Missouri Lost 11,000 Jobs in March

Missouri lost nearly 11,000 jobs in March, as the Show-Me state’s unemployment rate hit 8.7%.

The state Department of Economic Development says the unemployment rate is up from 8.3% in February.

The state lost 2,500 construction jobs and 4,800 manufacturing jobs, but 1,900 retail trade jobs were added.

The March unemployment rate is the state’s highest since December 1983.