The Chamber's September 2008 Monthly Jobs Update shows that Massachusetts lost 3,800 jobs last month.

Other key findings include:

  • Massachusetts posted 0.4% job growth over the last 12 months
  • Only two of 12 regions added jobs over the last 12 months
  • Greater Boston&MetroWest regions grew the fastest
  • State remains 93,500 jobs below previous peak
  • State financial industry jobs down 0.9% last 12 months; outpaced US rate and ranked 26th among states


Compare this month against previous jobs reports here.

For more information on the Chamber's Job Creation Policy Agenda and ongoing advocacy, please visit the Chamber's Advocacy and Policy page.