Employment changes in La. market

(AP) – Change in the number of non-farm jobs statewide in Louisiana and in metropolitan areas from October 2006 to October 2007, on a non-seasonally adjusted basis:

• Statewide – up 42,100

• Alexandria – up 800

• Baton Rouge – up 9,000

• Houma-Thibodaux – up 3,300

• Lafayette – up 2,500

• Lake Charles – up 1,600

• Monroe – up 400

• New Orleans – up 15,600

• Shreveport-Bossier City – up 3,300

Source: Louisiana

Department of Labor