ADP released its National Jobs Report for March 2010 this morning, noting that the continued decline in jobs was “the smallest decline since employment began falling in February of 2008.” This report also included revised numbers for February 2010. These revisions were down in all sectors except Service.
Here are the numbers posted on March 3, along with their revisions:
| Sector | Change in Number of Jobs (Original) | Change in Number of Jobs (Revised) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-farm Private | -20,000 | -24,000 |
| Goods Producing | -37,000 | -48,000 |
| Service Providing | +17,000 | +24,000 |
| Manufacturing | +3,000 | -4,000 |
Here is the complete picture from December 2009, through March 2010:
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