nondurable

The manufacturing sector contracted 0.6%, with both nondurable and durable goods contributing to the decrease for the third month in a row.

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry, and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

In nondurable manufacturing, there were modest decreases in the production of paper, plastics and rubber products as well as apparel and leather.

Production of nondurable consumer goods fell 0.9%, pulled down by clothing, energy as well as food and tobacco.