Employment statistics of Mexican-American, Cuban-American, and Puerto Rican men and women are compared with each other and with blacks and whites. Facts and figures are provided for geographic distribution, labor force participation (employed or seeking a job), type of occupation (blue-collar or white-collar), and income. Barriers to employment which are discussed include lack of English fluency, low level of education, and discrimination. Finally, the recommendations of the National Commission on Employment Policy for improving the employment situation of Hispanic-Americans are described. (DC)