Figure
Cumulative change in manufacturing employment since January 2025
| Date | Change in employment |
|---|---|
| Jan-2025 | 0 |
| Feb-2025 | -2 |
| Mar-2025 | -7 |
| Apr-2025 | -11 |
| May-2025 | -22 |
| Jun-2025 | -37 |
| Jul-2025 | -48 |
| Aug-2025 | -58 |
| Sep-2025 | -61 |
| Oct-2025 | -70 |
| Nov-2025 | -80 |
| Dec-2025 | -93 |
| Jan-2026 | -91 |
| Feb-2026 | -90 |
| Mar-2026 | -75 |
| Apr-2026 | -75 |
| May-2026 | -68 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, Establishment Survey (CES) public data series.
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