Research tested the hypothesis that the overall lifetime supply of labor provided by mature women is related to their health, or their subjective assessment thereof, and a corollary--that the supply of labor by Black women is more affected by self-rated health than by that of Whites. (Author/CT)

There is not enough evidence to conclude either that many college graduates are employed in jobs that do not require a degree or that there is a shortage of college graduates in the labor market. (JOW)

Presents new projections for the 1995 labor force with alternative demographic and economic assumptions. Lists significant changes in the labor force trends reflecting the aging of the baby-boom generation and the growth of the Black population. (NRJ)

Almost half the job gains in the 1970s took place in 20 of the 235 occupations and several job groups lost thousands of workers. The author looks at employment changes among the biggest occupational winners and losers of the 1970s. (JOW)

College graduates entering the labor force during 1990-2005 are projected to encounter increased competition for jobs requiring a degree; fewer college-level job openings are also predicted. (SK)

This report attempts to clarify several retirement issues, focusing on (1) the extent to which labor force participation rates can be used to assess retirement decisions; (2) the impact on the elderly of the 1978 Amendments to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and (3) the true causes of nonparticipation among current retirees. (SK)

Depicts total employment in 1996 and 2006 by number and percent as well as changes by major occupational groups. Notes that occupations requiring at least an associate's degree are expected to grow faster than those requiring less education or training. (Author)

The author analyzes massive migrations of the late 1960's and early 1970's to the United States by reference to a Puerto Rican migration study indicating active employer recruitment efforts to relieve the labor shortage at the bottom of the labor market. (Adapted from a 1974 Industrial Relations Research Association conference paper.) (EA)

Analyzes specific time preferences of temporary employees (by days of the week, time of day, and time of year) and the importance of flexibility in hours of work. Examines the relationship between employee skill level to the issues of time preference and flexibility. (SK)

In a look ahead at the 1995 labor force, all three projections--high, middle, and low--indicate that women will account for two-thirds of the growth, most of which will occur in the prime working-age group; the Black labor force will grow twice as fast as the White. (CT)

A historical look at labor conditions 200 years ago focuses on the employment practices utilized by the colonialists to meet their labor needs. These practices included bound labor and slavery. (EC)

Tyler and others refute Hecker's 1990 article warning that the economy is generating college graduates faster than it is generating jobs. They argue that the 1980s labor market successfully absorbed new college graduates. Hecker expresses concerns over their analysis. (SK)

Indicates that occupational and employment statistics would be more beneficial if users had a better understanding of how occupations are changing and how employers are redefining jobs to use the education and skills of their employees. (JOW)

A review of five recent books indicates that the migration of labor remains, on balance, a dynamic force for human betterment and economic prosperity. (Author)

As employment in the advertising industry grew, professional and technical jobs decreased and sales jobs increased. Long-range growth is expected to be twice the average for the economy. (SK)