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Private Sector Jobs Drop 0.5% Amid Vacancies Plummet
6/25/2025
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Story summary
- Private sector employment fell by 14,500, or 0.5%, reaching 2.714 million in March 2025.
- Job vacancies decreased by 27% year-on-year, totaling 55,170, with transportation services declining by 58%.
- Accommodation services experienced a 4% increase in employment, while retail trade and wholesale saw declines of 4.6% and 3.4%, respectively.
