Figure 10. Annual layoffs and discharges as a percentage of 2007 levels, 2014
Industry and region Percentage

Total

93

Mining and logging

164

Construction

72

Durable goods

58

Nondurable goods

64

Wholesale trade

79

Retail trade

90

Transportation, warehousing, and utilities

119

Information

106

Finance and insurance

71

Real estate and rental and leasing

50

Professional and business services

110

Educational services

107

Health care and social assistance

118

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

115

Accommodation and food services

98

Other services

98

Federal government

60

State and local government

93

Northeast

98

South

96

Midwest

87

West

91

Source: Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.