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Show Civilian Work Force Reaches High The civilian work force in Utah County reached an -all-time high in September, according accord-ing to the Department of Employment Em-ployment Security, a total of 63,800 workers. That was an increase of 2,960 over the preceding month and 2,550 above the September 1973 figure. According to analysis by the department, the increase was due to parents and spouses of students returning to the labor force in the county, as well as new workers, not in any way connected with the students, moving into the area. Jobs Available Fortunately, the department noted, new and expanding firms have provided jobs for the growing labor force, thus avoiding rising unemploment. In fact, the percentage of un-employmed un-employmed dropped from 6.2 to 4.5 per cent from August to September. That September figures compares with 3.8 per cent unemployed during 1973. The total number employed during September increased by 2,010 during the past year, despite de-spite the slightly higher percent per-cent of unemployment. There were 3,840 more employed in September in the county than in the previous month. Seasonal Changes In specific areas, agricultural employment was experiencing a seasonal decline, manufacturing manufactur-ing was up 677 workers in the past 12 months, and the wholesale whole-sale and retail trade area experienced exper-ienced a seasonal boost related ' to students returning to school. Transportation enjoyed a steady growth over the year as a result of an expanding economy. econ-omy. There were 1 12 more jobs in that industry this September than there were last year at the same time. Another area of growth was finance and real estate, said the departments newsletter, employed in those fields this September compared with last year, an annual growth rate of 13.6 per cent. 7 7 1 1 t e,6HTH 1 IMF G )s 4&et- .,1., 1,51s yy |
