After lower results in July and August, production increased in September to set a new record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary September collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production increased compared to August and was up on […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in July
After setting new records for five straight months, production declined in July versus the previous month. Month was up over 12% on year-over-year basis. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary July collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Continued Setting Records in June
This is the seventh straight month where production set a new record. All employment categories hit new records during the month. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary June collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production growth on a […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Sets Another New Record in May
Production employment, women employees at highest levels ever. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary May collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production growth on a year-over-year basis to new record high. Overall, total collision repair industry employment in […]
ASE Instructor Training Conference Keynote to Focus on Making Training and Workplaces More Welcoming for Women
The ASE Education Foundation will kick off its 2022 Instructor Training Conference with a keynote panel focused on making training programs and workplaces more welcoming to everyone, including women and other underrepresented groups. According to the Foundation, while women make up 50 percent of the workforce, only two percent work as automotive service technicians. According […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Exceeds 8 Million Hours Per Week for First Time in March
Production employment at highest level ever. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary March collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a year-over-year basis to a new record high. Overall, total collision repair industry employment in March was […]
Collision Repair Industry Production at Record Level in February
Production and total employment forecast set new record high level in February. Hours worked flat with January. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary February collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a year-over-year basis to a new […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels in January
Production and total employment forecast at record high level in January. Hours worked down slightly from December, but up from January 2020 and 2021. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary January employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels in December
Production employment increased to level last seen in February 2020 prior to pandemic. Hours worked above 2019 average. Number of women employees sets new record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary December employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in September
Production employment increased to level last seen in March 2020. Hours worked above 2019 average. Number of women employees at all-time record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary September employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a year-over-year basis […]