Chamber monthly jobs update shows loss of 2,800 jobs in MA in July

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce publishes the monthly Massachusetts Jobs Update to provide public officials with a snapshot of regional and national job markets and trends.

The Chamber is currently working with business and government leaders to advance a policy agenda that will have significant impact on job growth and economic growth in the years ahead -including priority issues of health care reform, skilled workforce development, and corporate tax policy.

Click on the following link to access the latest edition of the Massachusetts Jobs Update: July 2009 Massachusetts Jobs Update

July Headlines:

• Massachusetts lost 2,800 jobs last month; falls to 199,700 jobs below previous peak
• All 12 regions shed jobs over last 12 months
• State posted 3.3% job loss last 12 months; moderately better than U.S. job loss rate of 4.2%
• State construction job growth ranked 35th among states last 12 months

You can find all of the 2008-2009 monthly Massachusetts Jobs Update documents archived on the Chamber's website, bostonchamber.com.