Data from the Decennial Census reveal almost a third of all workers in 1965 transferred to a different occupation by 1970; changing occupations was twice as common as leaving the labor force. (Editor)

Employment growth continued at a slower pace in 1989; in manufacturing, employment actually declined. The slower pace was experienced by all major demographic groups. Little change in unemployment occurred for all major worker groups. (SK)

Household data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey for five occupational groups were studied. Multivariate analysis revealed that income is the most significant factor in determining levels of various expenditures; occupation and education also play a role. (JOW)

Information based on a supplement to the January 1987 Current Population Survey provides statistics on occupational tenure by age, sex, race, employment status, occupation, and education level. Results indicated that men have worked longer at their current occupations than women, Whites longer than Blacks, and college graduates longer than the…

In terms of employment, the best performer over the last decade was health services. The industry added nearly 3 million jobs, accounting for 1 of every 6 new jobs in the economy since 1980. (Author)

From 1992 to 2005, occupations requiring postsecondary education will have faster than average growth rates. Most employment growth will be in services. Professional specialty is expected to be the fastest growing group. (SK)

Includes "Role of Computers in Reshaping the Work Force" (McConnell); "Semiconductors" (Moris); "Computer Manufacturing" (Warnke); "Commercial Banking Transformed by Computer Technology" (Morisi); "Software, Engineering Industries: Threatened by Technological Change?" (Goodman); "Job Creation…

A new study (1961-1973) shows that regional differences in unemployment rates are greater than in the early 1960's. (Author)

The article reviews recent research examining the impact of minimum wage requirements on the size and distribution of teenage employment and earnings. The studies measure income distribution, employment levels and effect on unemployment. (MW)