Payrolls in 27 states decreased in June, with 16 states having an unemployment rate of 10% or higher. Economists say that the lack of hiring signals that companies are still wary of the recession, and that they expect it will take a few more months for sectors of the economy to begin hiring. 39 states show a drop in joblessness. Gains in employment in June came in the leisure, hospitality and retail industries. Overall, the US lost 125,000 jobs in June, many due to the end of employment for temporary census workers. Private hiring totaled around 83,000.
See "Payrolls Fall in 27 U.S. States, Led by California", Courtney Schlisserman, Business Week, July 19, 2010