Private sector gross job gains and losses, September 2002 to 
December 2002 (seasonally adjusted)


							Millions
			
GROSS JOB GAINS		Total				7.746			
			Expanding establishments	6.114			
			New establishments		1.632			
GROSS JOB LOSSES	Total				7.816			
			Contracting establishments	6.189			
			Closing establishments		1.627