
U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Since 1939: The Long Decline and the 2026 Rebound
How many Americans work in manufacturing? Charts of 85+ years of BLS data: the 1979 peak, the 2000s collapse, and the 72,000 jobs added since December 2025.
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How many Americans work in manufacturing? Charts of 85+ years of BLS data: the 1979 peak, the 2000s collapse, and the 72,000 jobs added since December 2025.
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This week in American manufacturing: Mitsubishi Power, Blue Bird, US Conec and Hyundai Translead announce $1.09 billion and 2,000+ jobs; Apple adds U.S. iPhone suppliers.
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