Louisiana had the second-smallest drop in construction employment in November, according to a report released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. There were 135,300 people working in construction in November, down 4,300 workers or 3.1% from November 2008. North Dakota was the only state to report a yearly gain in construction workers, going up by 900 people or 4.3% from November 2008. Nebraska posted the smallest drop, down 400 jobs, or 0.8% from the year before. Nevada saw the biggest percentage drop in construction employment, down 24.7% or 27,000 workers.
La. ranks third for construction jobs
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