Private sector gross job gains and losses, June 2006 
to September 2006 (seasonally adjusted)


						       Millions	

GROSS JOB GAINS		Total				7.364	
			Expanding establishments	5.985	
			Opening establishments		1.379	

GROSS JOB LOSSES	Total				7.345	
			Contracting establishments	6.010	
			Closing establishments		1.335