Louisiana Jobs Are Down Due to Cut in Oil and Gas Industry
Over the past 12 months, Louisiana employment fell by 6,000 jobs. The biggest hits were felt in the oil and gas industry as well as in manufacturing. However, its not all bad news for Louisiana workers.
Education and Health Services grew by 3.4% and construction grew by 2.8%. And, according to the Louisiana Work Force Commission, unemployment is down in the state from this time last year.