September employment remains steady for manufacturing
Manufacturing employment was little changed in September (+9,000) but is up by 72,000 since a recent low in December 2025, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Over the month, employment increased in plastics and rubber products manufacturing (+5,000) and in machinery manufacturing (+5,000).
Employment in construction changed little in September (+11,000). The industry had added an average of 10,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months. In September, employment in nonresidential specialty trade contractors continued to trend up (+12,000).
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in September (+29,000), following an average monthly gain of 45,000 over the prior 12 months. Employment in all major industries changed little over the month.
Employment also showed little change over the month in other major industries, including mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation and warehousing; information; professional and business services; social assistance; leisure and hospitality; other services; and government.
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The September/October issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Rotator Products. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam and Frank Hurtte, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
