Looking at La. jobs in May 2010

William Clark Sr.
June 29, 2010
Senator baffled by Obama’s view on La. oil
July 1, 2010
William Clark Sr.
June 29, 2010
Senator baffled by Obama’s view on La. oil
July 1, 2010

Change in the number of non-farm jobs statewide in Louisiana and in metropolitan areas from May 2009 to May 2010 on a non-seasonally adjusted basis:

Statewide – down 9,900


Alexandria – down 1,100


Baton Rouge – down 3,200

Houma-Thibodaux – down 2,100


Lafayette – down 700

Lake Charles – down 2,500

Monroe – down 600

New Orleans – down 1,200

Shreveport-Bossier City – down 700

Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission