Since its recent low in August 2003, payroll employment has risen by 1.4 million; 947,000 of this increase occurred over the last 3 months. Job growth was widespread in May, with gains continuing in construc- tion, manufacturing, and several service-providing industries. (See table B-1.)
In May, construction employment increased by 37,000, with most of the gain occurring in specialty trade contracting and the construction of buildings. Since March 2003, the construction industry has added about a quarter-million jobs.
Manufacturing employment grew by 32,000 in May. Since January, manufactur- ing as added 91,000 jobs, mostly in its durable goods component. In May, em- ployment rose in three construction-related manufacturing industries: fabri- cated metal products, wood products, and nonmetallic mineral products (such as concrete and cement). Employment also increased in computer and electronic products.
I will bet any amount that the MAIN STREAM MEDIA/PRESS will report this ONCE, then follow up with spin that will emulate the Democrat negative 'talking points'.....then quietly bury it beneath Abu Gharib prisoner abuse stories.