In 23 of the 24 metropolitan areas surveyed in June 1973, table waiters and waitresses in hotels and motels generally received lower wages than their assistants, though tips caused their total hourly earnings to be considerably higher. (Author/MW)

The earnings of 211,000 full-time workers in nursing homes and related facilities were surveyed and analyzed. Of 20 metropolitan areas surveyed, New York reported the highest pay scale. (MW)

Earnings differences are relatively small between women and men in narrowly defined jobs; however, relatively few women fill the higher levels of these jobs. (Author/JOW)

Explores changes in the distribution of the pretax wages and salaries of individuals between 1960 and 1980. Examines a series of possible explanations of increasing inequality, rejecting some as unimportant and finding others responsible for some parts of increases in inequality. (JOW)

Examines the comparative labor market experience of youth in the United States and eight other developed countries from 1960-1979, focusing upon unemployment levels and rates. Finds that the situation worsened in industrialized nations after the 1974-75 recession and that Japanese and German youth continue to have the most favorable job prospects.…

In a study of data concerning distribution of earned income among men and women from 1958 to 1977, it appears that the trend toward greater inequality among men continued but slowed in recent years. The more unequal distribution for women remained stable, probably reflecting limited advances. (CT)

The overall wage movement in 1974, consisting of accelerated wage gains overshadowed by large price increases, is discussed, data on various series in the Bureau of Labor Statistics presented, and the wage picture for 1975 touched upon. (MW)

Part-time workers are usually relegated to low-paying jobs, which accounts for their lower earning rates. The article gives reasons for this situation, and analyzes the gain in workers' hourly earnings from additional education and experience. (MF)