The labor force in California was 18,370,316 in July 2010, up from 18,276,634 in June 2010, and down from 18,392,755 one year ago in July 2009. Employment was 16,026,098 in July 2010, down from 16,049,605 in June 2010, and down from 16,177,484 one year ago in July 2009.