Employers trimmed jobs in June for the sixth straight month, with the total for the first six months at 438,000 jobs lost by the U.S. economy. The job losses in June were concentrated in manufacturing and construction, two sectors that have been badly battered in the recession.
a. Based on the news clip, what might be the main source of increased unemployment?
b. Based on the news clip, what might be the main type of increased unemployment?