The loss comes after the sector added a strong 37,000 jobs last month, nearly matching June’s 36,000 print. Motor vehicle and parts manufacturing contributed a decline of nearly 5,000 jobs.
To be sure, manufacturing employment has been on a hot streak in recent months, up 254,000 over the year, according to the Labor Department.
For the business sector, more than half came from hiring in professional and technical services such as accounting, bookkeeping and advertising.
In the education and health industry, medical providers like physicians, dentists and outpatient care clinics posted healthy numbers, with total ambulatory services adding 21,100 jobs over the month.
Transportation and warehousing also posted a strong month, adding 20,200 jobs. This industry includes jobs such as air, rail, water and truck transportation as well as warehousing and storage services.
Changes in retail employment, which tend to be more volatile than other sectors, included a loss of 5,900 jobs in August after clothing and clothing accessories stores cut more than 20,000 positions.
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