Total
employment on Guam increased in the September 2007 survey period. The
increase this quarter was largely reflecting resumption of seasonal
employment in both private sector businesses in retail and services
serving educational institutions as well as private and public
educational institutions themselves. Total employment
increased by 1,590 jobs or 2.7 percent over the comparable
period one year ago in September 2006.
Construction industry jobs accounted for most of the
employment gains over the year, construction payrolls were up
1,450 jobs or 35 percent above that of one year ago. Over the year,
Federal Government employment increased by 170 jobs while Government of
Guam employment was virtually unchanged.
In comparison to the private sector figures, one year ago
in September, average hourly earnings increased by
three percent, average weekly hours paid, unchanged, and
average weekly earnings up three percent. Higher weekly
earnings combined with a three percent increase in the number of
private sector workers, combined to increase private sector payroll
totals by about seven percent. The industry composition with
higher employment in construction contributed to the increase in
private sector average hourly and weekly earnings figures.
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