Private sector gross job gains and losses,
June 2004 to September 2004 (seasonally adjusted)


						      Millions	

GROSS JOB GAINS		Total				7.789	
			Expanding establishments	6.123	
			Opening establishments		1.666	

GROSS JOB LOSSES	Total				7.598	
			Contracting establishments	5.953	
			Closing establishments		1.645