This study concludes that older workers do not have especially high unemployment rates, but when they become unemployed, they are less likely to find a job and more likely to leave the labor force in discouragement. (Author/SSH)

According to the Survey of Income and Program Participation, persons with disabilities--especially those with severe disabilities--had lower rates of laborforce activity, were more restricted in their choice of occupation, were less likely to work full time, and were less likely to work in higher paying occupations than their counterparts with no…

As total employment grows by 20 percent from 1974 to 1985, the number of jobs for white-collar and service workers is projected to rise 28 percent and blue-collar employment will increase 13 percent the supply of college graduates will outstrip demand, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. (Editor)

The decline in manufacturing employment associated with the recent recession, coupled with the continued growth of services, has renewed interest in the distribution of employment among the three major sectors: agriculture, goods-producing, and service-producing industries. (Author/SSH)

Jobless rates among Black youths have remained far above prerecession levels. Analysis shows military reductions, population trends, and the minimum wage have contributed to Black youths' problems. Job programs have helped, as could new efforts to integrate school and work in low-income areas. (Author/SK)

Three determinants of black male relative earnings are examined: relative educational position, industrial distribution of employment, and labor market discrimination. Overall improvement in the relative position of black men has been noted, but large racial disparities persist. (MW)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is studying the intensity of job search, and the special problems of counting discouraged, secondary, and subemployed workers. (Author)

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)

Examines residential patterns and supply and demand factors to determine why women in highly urbanized areas are most likely to have career ties to the labor force, whereas rural women living outside a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area are most likely to have no labor force attachment. (TA)

Describes labor market developments in 1985 for major age-sex, race-ethnic, industrial, and occupational groups. It also examines the performance of key employment and unemployment indicators in cyclical terms and evaluates selected developments from a secular perspective. Data discussed in this article come from two sources: household interviews…

This article argues that in the upcoming decades, older workers will be competing against the largest cohort of middle-aged workers in our country's history. In the absence of other options, the elderly may feel increased pressure to retire or work part time. (Author/SSH)

A survey of postwar recessions shows that the increasing proportion of service sector jobs has moderated overall employment declines and that women in nontraditional jobs, Blacks, and youths bear a disproportionate share of job losses. (LRA)

This article reports continuing increases in the youth labor force participation rate. The employment situation of workers aged sixteen to twenty-four is described as improved for the year ending October, 1977. The report states that the number with jobs rose by 1.1 million to 20.6 million. Also, the number of unemployed youth dropped by 280,000…

A study based on supplementary questions in the October 1978 Current Population Survey revealed an improved job situation among U.S. youths both in and out of school, but it showed dropouts and those from low-income families at a distinct disadvantage. Overall, the number of employed youths (age 16-24) increased by 1.1 million from October 1977 to…