Factory and construction employment improved in March
Manufacturing added 38,000 jobs in March, while construction employment grew by 19,000 jobs.
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent
In manufacturing, employment in durable goods industries rose by 22,000, with gains in transportation equipment (+11,000) and electrical equipment and appliances (+4,000). These gains were partially offset by a loss of 5,000 jobs in nonmetallic mineral products. Nondurable goods manufacturing added 16,000 jobs over the month, including a gain in chemicals (+7,000). Since February 2020, manufacturing employment is down by 128,000, or 1.0 percent.
Employment in construction continued to trend up in March (+19,000) and has returned to its February 2020 level.
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The March/April issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Joyce Lansdale and Vallen. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dirk Beveridge, Frank Hurtte, and David Kahle, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
