Mass-layoff initial claims by industry sector, November 2003 Manufacturing 48,419 Construction 20,999 Administrative and waste services 13,925 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10,294 Accommodation and food services 7,348 Retail trade 6,877 Information 5,918 Government 4,725 Transportation and warehousing 4,127 Professional and technical services 3,175 Wholesale trade 2,421 Health care and social assistance 2,243 Other sectors 5,794 Other sectors, not shown separately: Arts, entertainment, and recreation 1,920 Finance and insurance 1,485 Other services, except public administration 1,081 Mining 568 Real estate and rental and leasing 432 Utilities 308 Two industry sectors, management of companies and enterprises, and educational services, are not listed because their data do not meet BLS or state agency disclosure standards.