Reports involvement of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America in establishing a pilot day care center for workers' children. Parent education and center program are described. (NH)

Discusses societal pressures, including the need for child care, that have resulted in the increased participation of women in the labor force. Outlines steps to increase women's participation in the labor movement and lists positive actions that some unions have already taken. (CH)

The need for day care services is steadily growing as more mothers enter the labor force. This booklet describes the major efforts being made to provide these services. Included are efforts by all levels of government, unions and management, hospitals and universities, women's groups, and other public and private programs. (BH)

Informs parents and educators of the shocking conditions of day care facilities in the U. S. and urges new approaches and legislation. (AJ)

How our technology and social structure adversely affect stability and continuity of care for infants whose mothers work outside the home. Various solutions to the resulting problems are suggested. (RH)

The author refutes arguments against day care, citing the needs of working women and the advantages of the day-care environment to young children. She considers the cost obstacles to expanded day-care service. (SJL)

Among 1,814 employed women, weekly child care expenditures predicted employment turnover; the effect was stronger for mothers of preschoolers and did not vary by income. Educational attainment was unrelated to use of paid child care, or to quitting among mothers using such services. Contains 29 references. (Author/SV)

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)

The need for child care will continue to increase in the decade ahead because of: (1) a growing number of children aged five and younger, (2) the accelerating trend in employment of mothers, (3) increased emphasis on providing child care services for welfare mothers who desire to work, and (4) widespread awareness that a child's early years are of…

Reveals a high prevalence of shift work among mothers aged 18 to 44 with a preschool-aged child. Marital status is found to be a determinant of shift-work status for full-timers. Examines the relationship between shift-work status and child-care use showing primary reliance on father care for mothers employed non-days. (Author/ABB)

As part of the Assessing the New Federalism project, this report investigates the different types of child care arrangements, including unsupervised "self-care" that families with working mothers use for their school-age children. The study investigated how child care patterns differ by the age of the child, family income, race and ethnicity,…

Discusses Federal legislation which would financially aid States in establishing child day care centers. (MF)