Manufacturing Cuts 18,000 Jobs in March
Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs last month, with non-durable goods industries taking the biggest hit as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) slammed the economy.
Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs last month, with non-durable goods industries taking the biggest hit as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) slammed the economy.
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Contract manufacturers, aka job shops, are the heart and soul of US manufacturing. Their survival and success are imperative.