Saturday, January 10, 2009

Jobless rate soars to 7.2 pct.


2008, by Sector

Number of U.S. jobs gained or lost last year.

Sector Change

Education/

health +536,000

Government +181,000

Financial -148,000

Leisure/

hospitality -167,000

Retail -522,000

Construction -632,000

Professional/business

services -681,000

Trade/utilities/

transportation -725,000

Manufacturing -791,000

SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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