NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: AUGUST 2009

(Based on July 2009 data release) [past updates]

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA:

National Unemployment¹

National Unemployment=9.4%

National Underemployment²

National Underemployment=16.3%

Unemployment Rates for Selected Demographics

Unemployment Rates for Selected Demographics: White=8.6%, Black=14.5%, Hispanics=12.3%

NON-SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA:
Manufacturing Monthly Unemployment Rate:
Monthly Unemplyment Rate: Manufacturing=12.4%; Total Unemployment=9.7%

Unemployment Rate, by Industry & Class of Worker

Jul

Industry Class 2008 2009

Non-Agriculture 5.80% 9.90%

Mining, quarrying, and oil & gas extraction 1.50% 12.60%

Construction 8.00% 18.20%

Manufacturing 5.50% 12.40%

Wholesale & retail trade 6.50% 9.00%

Transportation & Utilities 5.70% 8.80%

Information 4.10% 11.50%

Financial Services 3.60% 6.10%

Professional & Business Services 6.10% 10.90%

Education & Health Services 3.90% 6.10%

Leisure & Hospitality 8.80% 11.20%

Agriculture 8.50% 12.10%

Government 3.60% 5.10%

Self-Employed 3.10% 5.20%

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¹ The unemployed as a percentage of the civilian labor force. Adult men and women are defined as
16 years or older.
² Total unemployed, plus all marginally attached workers, plus total employed part time for economic
reasons.

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