Available data permit identification of problem areas, but are not sufficient to determine causes of high or low rates of unscheduled absence. (Editor)

Summarizes statistics of a 1979 survey, discusses issues involved with linking labor force and income statistics, and illustrates how the database can be refined to produce insights into the relationship between employment problems and economic hardship. (JOW)

The process of collective bargaining needs the assistance of congressional legislation in order to respond successfully to equal employment opportunity problems. A proposal to develop an Affirmative Action Adjustment Assistant Act is presented as a possible solution. (EC)

Drug testing continues to develop as a popular strategy to control substance abuse in the workplace. The incidence of testing is partially based on the type of worksite, characteristics of employees, and policies of the company. (Author)

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth show that the lack of affordable, reliable child care was the reason an estimated 1.1 million young mothers did not seek or hold a job in 1986. One-third of those mothers not in the labor force because of child care problems also lacked high school diplomas. (SK)

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey show that most employed mothers rely on relatives for child care, particularly low-income mothers. Weekly expenditures averaged $45 for older mothers to $60 for younger mothers. Lower-income women were more likely to have gaps in employment because of child care problems. (SK)

Unemployment among engineers, considered a short-term problem, affects most severely the youngest, oldest, and those with least experience and education. (Editor)

In 1979 labor force and employment growth slowed from the rapid pace of the previous three years. The unemployment rate showed virtually no movement. Discusses employment by sex, race, age, and occupation, reasons for unemployment, and job desires. (JOW)

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

The most common economic reasons for part-time employment during recessions are cutbacks in weekly hours due to slack work and failure to find full-time positions. Each is characteristically distinct and illustrates different underlying labor market problems. (JOW)

The author argues that collective bargaining procedures and relationships bewteen labor and management must reflect less conflict and more cooperation as the nation's economy struggles to meet international competition and domestic needs. (Author/SSH)