Difference between 1998 job growth and average job growth from 1993 to 1997 by industry division Industry division Difference (in thousands) Mining -26.0 Construction 63.0 Manufacturing -307.0 Transportation and public utilities 18.0 Wholesale trade 10.0 Retail trade -82.0 Finance, insurance, and real estate 161.0 Services -47.0 Government 131.0