So we learned today that U.S. employment plunged by 598,000 in January, the largest monthly decline since December 1974. Although one should be careful to normalize such numbers--there is a much larger workforce today than in 1974--these numbers are striking. The table below shows which sectors are losing the most jobs: (Click on figure to enlarge.)
2 comments:
Yeah, it is really quite sad to see the numbers keep plunging as they have been and to hear the news constantly reporting on layoff's and what not.
I can not believe how hard the construction industry has been hit, that is a lot of lost jobs.
Real Estate Jobs
Let's talk about the industries gaining the most jobs. I think that's better than crying in our beer.
Post a Comment