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residents worked in the manufacturing industry. Between 1990 and 2000, Auburn lost 1,000, or ap proximately one-fourth, of these manufacturing jobs. Such a loss of manufacturing jobs has been a nationwide trend as companies relocate to oth er cities and states based on tax savings, and many other companies increasingly outsource jobs overseas. In this ever-changing landscape,

R esident L abor F orce and E mployment C haracteristics Since its population boom during the construc tion of railroad freight terminals at the start of the 20th century, Auburn has in many respects remained a “blue collar” community. This trend is declining, however, as local economies in Wash ington diversify. In 1990, one out of four Auburn

CITY OF AUBURN FRED MEYER

FAA

ARMC

SOCIAL SECURITY GSA

GREEN RIVER COLLEGE

EMERALD DOWNS RACETRACK

MUCKLESHOOT TRIBAL ENTERPRISES

THE BOEING COMPANY

AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT

OTHER

The Boeing Company Green River College Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) City of Auburn Auburn School District Emerald Downs Racetrack

Auburn Regional Medical Center (ARMC) Fred Meyer Muckleshoot Tribal Enterprises Social Security Administration General Services Administration (GSA) Other

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Graph 1. Top Ten Employers – 2002

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