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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: June 17, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES JOBS NUMBERS FOR MAY
North Carolina Gains 49,000 Jobs This Year; Unemployment Rate Below National Average
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today North Carolina gained 49,000 jobs since January of this year, according to statistics compiled by the state’s Employment Security Commission. From April to May 2004 alone, non-farm seasonally adjusted industry employment increased by 13,400 jobs.
“Our efforts to improve the quality of our workforce through our education system, our low cost of doing business, and our targeted capital investments in infrastructure are paying off,” said Easley. “We must continue to strengthen existing businesses, recruit new companies and create an environment for entrepreneurs to start new enterprises.”
While manufacturing jobs declined by 1,900 jobs since January 2004, all other sectors of the economy have gained jobs during that period. Job gains were especially large in professional and business services, and in educational and health services.
North Carolina non-farm industry employment has increased by 1.3 percent since January, compared to national average growth of 0.8 percent over the same time period, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this month.
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent for May, the third consecutive month that North Carolina’s unemployment rate has been below the national average of 5.6 percent.
“Washington trade policies and the national recession dealt manufacturing a stunning blow, but we in North Carolina have been able to bounce back because of our diverse economy. The growth in jobs in the financial sector, business services, health care, tourism and education have helped us keep unemployment below the national average,” said Easley. “Although this is good news, we have to keep working hard to ensure that every North Carolinian who wants a job can find a job.”
Further detailed data can be found on the ESC website at http://www.ncesc.com
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson Date: June 17, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612 GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES JOBS NUMBERS FOR MAY North Carolina Gains 49,000 Jobs This Year; Unemployment Rate Below National Average RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today North Carolina gained 49,000 jobs since January of this year, according to statistics compiled by the state’s Employment Security Commission. From April to May 2004 alone, non-farm seasonally adjusted industry employment increased by 13,400 jobs. “Our efforts to improve the quality of our workforce through our education system, our low cost of doing business, and our targeted capital investments in infrastructure are paying off,” said Easley. “We must continue to strengthen existing businesses, recruit new companies and create an environment for entrepreneurs to start new enterprises.” While manufacturing jobs declined by 1,900 jobs since January 2004, all other sectors of the economy have gained jobs during that period. Job gains were especially large in professional and business services, and in educational and health services. North Carolina non-farm industry employment has increased by 1.3 percent since January, compared to national average growth of 0.8 percent over the same time period, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent for May, the third consecutive month that North Carolina’s unemployment rate has been below the national average of 5.6 percent. “Washington trade policies and the national recession dealt manufacturing a stunning blow, but we in North Carolina have been able to bounce back because of our diverse economy. The growth in jobs in the financial sector, business services, health care, tourism and education have helped us keep unemployment below the national average,” said Easley. “Although this is good news, we have to keep working hard to ensure that every North Carolinian who wants a job can find a job.” Further detailed data can be found on the ESC website at http://www.ncesc.com ### |