The Chamber's May 2008 Monthly Jobs Update, released today, shows that Massachusetts added 1,400 jobs last month.
Other key findings include:
- Massachusetts posted 0.4% job growth over the last 12 months, which ranks the state 25th nationally
- Four of 12 regions added jobs over the last 12 months
- Greater Boston and Metro West regions grew fastest
- State remains 92,100 jobs below previous peak
- State manufacturing jobs down 1.3% last 12 months; only Berkshire Country and Metro West regions added manufacturing jobs
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 Policy & Research page.
