Putnam-Rockland-Westchester
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Ann Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | |
Private sector employment in the Hudson Valley increased over the year by 5,900 or 0.8 percent, to 761,500 in November 2006. Employment gains were largest in natural resources, mining and construction (+2,500), professional and business services (+2,100), educational and health services (+1,600), financial activities (+1,100), other services (+700), and trade, transportation and utilities (+300). Manufacturing (-1,500) and leisure and hospitality (-900) declined over the year.
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