Arizona Economy and Job Creation

"Arizona’s economy lost a total of 18,800 non farm jobs in July. This loss was slightly less than seasonally expected. The private sector lost 5,700 jobs, while government lost 13,100" and service sector lost 20,000. So, without the seasonal layoffs in the service sector (resort workers) and the loss in the government sector (teachers) Arizona would have gained 14,300 jobs in July. Arizona is still a job creating machine. The full report can be read through the link below.

http://www.workforce.az.gov/admin/uploadedPublications/2541_PrAug07.pdf