Private sector gross job gains and losses, September 
2003 to December 2003 (seasonally adjusted)


						Millions
		
GROSS JOB GAINS	   Total			 7.646		
		   Expanding establishments	 6.063		
		   Opening establishments	 1.583
		
GROSS JOB LOSSES   Total			 7.302		
		   Contracting establishments	 5.816		
		   Closing establishments	 1.486