November 16, 2010
Over-the-year declines in extended mass layoffs
Extended mass layoff events, selected private nonfarm industries, third quarter, 2009 and 2010
Industry |
Layoff events |
Third quarter 2009 |
Third quarter 2010 |
Manufacturing |
584 |
249 |
Construction |
353 |
202 |
Administrative and waste services |
202 |
135 |
Transportation and warehousing |
151 |
157 |
Accommodation and food services |
102 |
81 |
Health care and social assistance |
89 |
82 |
Retail trade |
96 |
69 |
These data featured in the TED article, Over-the-year declines in extended mass layoffs.
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