Job Growth Record by President

October 29, 2004
AFL-CIO

  President George W. Bush is on his way to one of the worst records for job growth for any president in more, than half a century. Nearly 1.6 million private-sector jobs have been lost, since Bush became president.

  Job Growth Under Bush Set to Be Worst in 70 Years

  Bush on track to be first president since Herbert Hoover to end his term with fewer jobs, than when he started.

  Average Monthly Growth in Employment During Presidency

 

  Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics