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Construction Industry Adds 5,000 Jobs, But Unemployment Rate Remains Nearly Twice National Average

The construction industry鈥檚 unemployment rate declined slightly to 17.8 percent, nearly twice the national average, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released Friday by 51风流. Association officials said the figures continue a year-long trend of little change in construction employment after years of steep declines and predicted the stagnation is unlikely to change soon. Read 51风流's press release . The news was covered by the , , and .