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Labor Day by the Numbers : IMT Industry Market Trends
10.7%
Percentage of workers in the manufacturing sector who are members of a union, down from 10.9 percent in 2009
Source: Ibid.
722,000
Number of new establishments created in 2010
Source: Ibid.
52%
Percentage of U.S. employers who cite difficulties in filling jobs due to lack of available talent in 2011, up from just 14 percent in 2010
Source: 2011 Manpower Talent Shortage Survey
4
Ranking of engineers on the list of most difficult positions to fill worldwide in 2011, following skilled trades workers, sales representatives and technicians
Source: Ibid.
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Some interesting numbers
10.7%
Percentage of workers in the manufacturing sector who are members of a union, down from 10.9 percent in 2009
Source: Ibid.
722,000
Number of new establishments created in 2010
Source: Ibid.
52%
Percentage of U.S. employers who cite difficulties in filling jobs due to lack of available talent in 2011, up from just 14 percent in 2010
Source: 2011 Manpower Talent Shortage Survey
4
Ranking of engineers on the list of most difficult positions to fill worldwide in 2011, following skilled trades workers, sales representatives and technicians
Source: Ibid.
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Some interesting numbers