Employment in construction slowed over the year, affected by the rise in interest rates. Manufacturing employment fell overall, although some industries related to information technology saw their payrolls increase. This excerpt is from an article published in the February 2001 issue of the Monthly Labor Review . See How to view a PDF file for more information. The job market remains strong in 1999.
Job growth slows during crises overseas.
Strong job growth continues, unemployment declines in 1997. Slower economic growth affects the 1995 labor market. Strong employment gains continue in 1994. At the time this article was written, fourth-quarter GDP data were not yet available.