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March 8, 2007

LA Worker Confidence Hits Record High

Worker confidence reached its highest reading for Los Angeles in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 10.7 points to 113.0. Increased job satisfaction, greater hiring expectations and improved sentiments about finances drove the rise. The latest reading is higher than one year ago when LA’s Index was 106.2. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence Hits Record High

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul rose 3.8 points to 113.0, hitting a record high for the area. This month’s increase was primarily fueled by workers feeling better about their finances and reporting greater hiring expectations. The latest reading is dramatically higher than one year ago, when the Index was 104.0. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Job Security Concerns Drag Down Worker Confidence in NYC

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City dropped one point to 89.3 in February. Heightened concern about job loss drove the decrease in employee sentiment. New York City’s latest reading, however, is well above last February’s Index of 85.7. In sharp contrast, the composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Philadelphia Worker Confidence Climbs for Fourth Straight Month

Worker confidence in Philadelphia improved for the fourth consecutive month in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 1.2 points to 92.8. Improved perceptions of finances prompted the uptick, but they were offset by a decrease in job satisfaction. Despite the gain, the city’s measure of worker sentiment is down over 11 points from last February, when it registered 104.1. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Worker Confidence in San Francisco Holds Steady

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco was virtually unchanged in February, inching up .6 points to 94.8. The latest Index is 4.4 points stronger than last February’s 90.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Tampa Worker Confidence

Worker confidence in Tampa dropped in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM)slid 3.8 points to 116.1. Worsened sentiments about personal finances coupled with greater worry about job loss drove the decrease. The city’s latest measure of worker sentiment is well above last February’s Index of 110.9. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Increased Job Security Drives DC Worker Confidence Up in February

Worker confidence increased in Washington, DC in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 3.5 points to 111.7. The latest measure of worker confidence for DC is lower than last February’s 118.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

CA Workers Expect More Hiring, Fewer Lay-offs in February

Following two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California improved in February. The state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 5.7 points to 116.2 as a result of more expected hiring, improved sentiment regarding finances and a greater sense of job satisfaction. California’s latest Index is half of a point above last February’s reading of 115.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Florida Worker Confidence Slips Despite Increase Nationwide

Worker confidence in Florida lost ground in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 4.1 points to 114.2. Heightened job security concerns and less confidence in finances contributed to the decline. The state’s latest measure of worker confidence is more than six points shy of last February’s 120.8 reading. In sharp contrast, the national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Ohio Worker Confidence Jumps to Highest Level in Over Two Years

Ohio worker confidence spiked in February to its highest level since October 2004, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 8.2 points to 108.6. Improved perceptions regarding personal finances and overall job satisfaction largely contributed to the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence.

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March 8, 2007

Lay-off Concerns Lower PA Worker Confidence For Second Straight

Worker confidence in Pennsylvania waned for the second consecutive month in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 1.2 points to 98.9. The latest measure of worker sentiment is substantially lower than last February, when the state’s Index was 107.7. In contrast, the national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Confidence in Finances Encourages TX Worker Sentiment

Confidence among Texas workers improved for the second consecutive month in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) registered 124.5, up 4.2 points from January. Improved perceptions regarding personal finances were among the primary triggers of the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence. The latest reading is in line with last February’s Index of 123.9. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose in February, gaining 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Confidence Drops Among Accounting & Finance Workers

After a large jump in January, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers cooled in February, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 7 points to 113.5. Decreased job satisfaction and increased worry about job loss fueled this drop. The latest reading for this group of workers is virtually unchanged from last February’s 113.0. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Worker Confidence Spikes Among African-Americans and Hispanics in February

Worker confidence jumped among both African-American and Hispanic workers in February. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans climbed 9.2 points to 94.0, and rose 11.8 points to 110.5 for Hispanics. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, also increased in February, gaining 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Rises in February

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers increased 2.4 points in February to 110.8. Increased hiring expectations and a greater sense of job satisfaction influenced the rise. The latest Index, however, is 2.6 points lower than last February’s reading of 113.4. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

IT Worker Confidence Rises With Improved Financial Sentiments

Confidence among IT professionals increased in January, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 7.7 points to 112.3. Improved sentiments regarding finances, increased hiring expectations and less concern about job loss contributed to the rise. The latest reading is up almost eight points from last February’s 104.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Legal Worker Confidence Surges to Highest in a Year

Confidence among workers in the legal sector rebounded in February after two months of consecutive decline. The sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) skyrocketed 20.4 points to 119.9 in February, its highest reading since last February. The rise was primarily a result of workers feeling better about their finances and being more satisfied with their job. Despite the dramatic rise, the latest reading is more than two points lower than last February’s reading of 122.2.

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March 8, 2007

Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence Rebounds in February

After falling significantly in January, confidence among manufacturing workers rose in February, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.4 points to 94.5. Higher expectations around hiring coupled with improved sentiments about personal finances drove the uptick. The latest reading is 2.5 points higher than last February’s reading of 92.0. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1 in February.

March 7, 2007

Most View Big Three Auto Companies Positively

Despite a long-term slump in the auto industry-hitting jobs hardest in Michigan-most Americans view the country's big auto makers at least somewhat favorably. An overwhelming majority (84%) say the U.S. auto industry is at least somewhat important to the financial stability of the national economy overall, with 49% saying it is "very important."

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March 7, 2007

Workers and Managers Agree -- More Hiring on the Way

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) improved for the second consecutive month in February, climbing 2.9 points to 107.1. An increase in the number of workers forecasting hiring primarily triggered the rise, supported by the third month-over-month improvement in workers' perceptions of their finances.

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