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Airline workers suffering, too

Posted by Dan

February 19, 2009 |

Because I work in publishing — and because many of the magazines I write for cover the housing industry — I tend to think that my industry is suffering more than any other during this recession.

It usually takes a quick glance at the daily news to realize that I’m wrong on that.

Just about every industry is struggling these days. For an example, look at the plight of airline workers. According to the Dayton Business Journal, airlines across the country are seeing their biggest employment drop in five years.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the employment drop at seven large “network” airlines hit 6.3 percent from December of 2007 to the same month in 2008. Seven low-cost airlines during the same period saw employment drop 3.3 percent.

So remember, as you’re struggling to stay employed, that you’re far from alone. There are very few recession-proof industries out there anymore.


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