It will take years for the labor market to recover from the damage induced by the recent recession. While monthly job losses almost surely peaked in 2009, the unemployment rate will likely peak in 2010 (CBO 2010a). In April, the unemployment rate reached 9.9% and the overall economic cause is simple: firms are not hiring quickly enough, as…

A comparison of projected employment change and actual change between 1970 and 1980 shows that Bureau of Labor Statistics' projections were correct in each major occupational group except nonfarm workers. The Bureau also correctly identified the three fastest growing occupational groups: professional-technical, service, and clerical workers. (SK)

The traditional teaching career is collapsing at both ends. Beginners are being driven away by antiquated preparation practices, outdated school staffing policies, and inadequate career rewards. At the end of their careers, accomplished veterans who still have much to contribute are being separated from their schools by obsolete retirement…

The authors analyze civilian occupations and employment data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 with respect to 6 kinds of work (Holland's RIASEC [Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional] classification), employment, and gender. For the 1990 and 2000 censuses, kinds of work,…

Tables of data give estimated employment average annual openings to 1980, and employment prospects of over 200 occupations grouped into 8 categories.

Although some occupations will employ fewer workers, most are growing. An expanding economy and increased demand for goods and services will create millions of jobs in almost every type of occupation between now and the year 2000. (A list of occupations with estimated employment, change in employment, and prospects is included.) (JOW)

The identification of emerging occupations can highlight economic and employment trends. However, these occupations will not all become major employers of workers, and should not become the major focus of planning. (SK)

Introduces this special issue on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' new projections of the occupational, industrial, and demographic structure of the labor force, which present a detailed look at the U.S. economy in 2006. (JOW)

This look at changing patterns of employment within industries--Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of employment for industries and for occupations--includes tables depicting occupations with small, moderate, and significant increases or decreases, with reasons for changes in staffing patterns. (JOW)

Looks at how the Bureau of Labor Statistics determines the numbers and projections for the Occupational Outlook Handbook. (JOW)

The employment outlook for chemists and chemical engineers is clearly improving. Data supporting this conclusion are presented. (Author/RH)

In 1982 the civilian jobless rate for men exceeded that for women for the first time since 1947. Employment trends suggest that the female unemployment rate may be lower in the future. (Author/SK)

Predicts an increase of 15 million in the labor force during the 1970's, with increased representation by young adults and women. (BH)

States that the U.S. economy is expected to grow by 30 percent between 1988 and 2000 and that the labor force will increase by 16 percent. Summarizes trends for the economy, the labor force, industries, and occupations and also looks at some implications of the projections. (Author)