Difference between revisions of "South Carolina"
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The eighth state to enter into the union. | The eighth state to enter into the union. | ||
| − | + | South Carolina is a key primary state in the [[2008 Presidential Election]]. It relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially [[trade with Germany]]. | |
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| + | In December 2001, South Carolina had 299,100 manufacturing jobs. This fell by over 15% to 253,000 manufacturing jobs in December 2006. The state also has fewer than 38,000 textile manufacturing jobs left, while ten years ago it had 80,000 textile jobs. | ||
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| + | While non-farm employment overall has increased, the manufacturing jobs were much higher-paying than the service-related jobs. The average weekly wage for non-supervisory workers in January 2007 were:<ref>Source: U.S. Department of Labor</ref> | ||
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| + | $518 in textile mills | ||
| + | <br>$404 in apparel facilities | ||
| + | <br>$250 in the leisure/hospitality sector. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <references/> | ||
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Revision as of 19:14, April 14, 2007
The eighth state to enter into the union.
South Carolina is a key primary state in the 2008 Presidential Election. It relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially trade with Germany.
In December 2001, South Carolina had 299,100 manufacturing jobs. This fell by over 15% to 253,000 manufacturing jobs in December 2006. The state also has fewer than 38,000 textile manufacturing jobs left, while ten years ago it had 80,000 textile jobs.
While non-farm employment overall has increased, the manufacturing jobs were much higher-paying than the service-related jobs. The average weekly wage for non-supervisory workers in January 2007 were:[1]
$518 in textile mills
$404 in apparel facilities
$250 in the leisure/hospitality sector.
References
- ↑ Source: U.S. Department of Labor