Serving Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, & Saginaw Counties
You can begin filing a claim with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) on their website: www.michigan.gov/uia or by phone: 1-866-500-0017, TTY: 1-866-366-0004.
The UIA recommends having the following information available when you file:
Remember, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! is NOT the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Our staff is NOT trained to answer all of your questions about unemployment benefits. We can, however, help you meet the work registration requirement by working with you to set up an account on Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
Step 1
After you file a claim with UIA, you must register in person at a Michigan Works! service center
While you’re there, you can:
When you visit you will need:
Step 2
Create a Pure Michigan Talent Connect account and profile
We not only want to help you find a good job, we are committed to:
Michigan Works! Service
Center-Gratiot
327 E. Center St.
Alma, MI 48801
Phone (833) 531-1945
Fax (989) 466-9734
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Map/Directions
Michigan Works! Service
Center-Bay
(North Pointe Plaza Corner
of Wilder and Euclid)
4061 N. Euclid
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone (833) 531-1945
Fax (989) 684-7920
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Map/Directions
Michigan Works! Service
Center-Midland
1409 Washington
Midland, MI 48640
Phone (833) 531-1945
Fax (989) 631-3990
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Map/Directions
Michigan Works! Service
Center-Mt. Pleasant
5889 E. Broadway St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone (833) 531-1945
Fax (989) 772-4830
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Map/Directions
Michigan Works Service
Center-Saginaw
312 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone (833) 531-1945
Fax (989) 752-3065
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Map/Directions