Friday, August 18, 2017

Maryland gains 800 jobs in July, unemployment falls to 4 percent

Maryland gained 800 jobs in July and unemployment fell for the third consecutive month. The private sector added 11,500 positions while government positions decreased by 10,700, according to preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor. Maryland’s unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in July from 4.1 percent. Within the private sector, education and health services added the most positions with 9,800. Construction jobs grew by 2,700. The manufacturing industry added 1,000…



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