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While the New Orleans area lost 2,300 jobs in July, it gained 6,600 positions over the year, according to nonseasonally adjusted Louisiana Workforce Commission figures released today.
The New Orleans area had 519,800 nonfarm jobs in July, down from 522,100 in June but more than the 513,200 a year ago. The goods- producing sector stayed flat over the month but lost 2,500 jobs over the year, while the service-providing sector lost 2,300 jobs in June to 447,500 in July from 449,800. However, that sector added 9,100 positions over July 2009, when there were 438,400 people jobs.See the full content of this document
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N.O. Area Gained 6,600 Jobs in July
The New Orleans area's unemployment rate of 7.5 percent, down from the 8.1 percent rate in June and equal to ...
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