State and local government job losses will play out for a long time without substantial federal aid: Change in state and local government employment over the course of the Great Recession and recovery (thousands)
| State and local job change (thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Recession (Jan. 2008–June 2009) | 142 |
| First year of recovery (June 2009–June 2010) | -215 |
| Second year of recovery (June 2010–June 2011) | -243 |
| Third year of recovery (June 2011–June 2012) | -198 |
| June 2012–July 2013 trough | -52 |
Source: EPI Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics data.