Contributions from and innovation in science and technology over many decades have resulted in dramatic improvements to American lives, including enhanced living standards and life expectancy, better access to information and connectivity across the globe, and increased access to and affordability of consumer goods. The analysis in this report is…

We analyse race and gender trends in the Silicon Valley technology industry from 1980 to 2015, with a focus on education, employment and wages in computer science. Racial gaps in representation are more salient among programmers than in the overall technology labour force; in addition, we document a stable or increasing gender gap across all races…

Provides an overview and case study examining the changing roles of native and immigrant workers in New York City and the factors that affect the creation of an immigrant employment niche. The case study, which involves professional immigrants in New York City's government, explains how immigrants enter and establish these niches. (GLR)

The composition of employment was examined using 1970 census data for employed civilians, Holland's occupational typology, and a prestige scale. Results indicate areas where women and Blacks are under- and over-represented. (Author)

Conducted as part of a part of the overall equal employment opportunity program under Executive Order 11478, this report contains data based on a world-wide census of minority group employment in the Federal Government as of November 30, 1970. Intended primarily for use by those who manage the Federal civilian work force, data are included for…

The labor force is expected to expand at an annual rate of 1.2 percent, a much slower pace than in 1976-88; fast-growing segments include Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other minority groups. (Author)

Analysis of industrial and demographic dynamics of New York City at once mirrors and anticipates events in other parts of the nation. Key factors are the sharp loss of manufacturing jobs, the rise in knowledge-based jobs, and the increased role of women and minorities in the labor force. (Author)

Comparison of labor force activity of Vietnam-era veterans and nonveterans shows few differences in employment status. However, although earnings were similar overall, veterans outearned nonveterans at lower educational levels, and those who served outside the war zone earned significantly more than war-zone veterans and nonveterans. (JOW)

Analyzes the effects of changes in the composition of the work force and in government policies toward work since the 1960s. Today there are stronger concerns for the compatibility of work with life values and for individual rights in work. (Author/AV)

As the supply of White, male new workers decreases, companies must recruit employees from the ranks of females, minorities, retired workers, and perhaps immigrants. Each of these groups has certain needs that employers or government must address to entice them into the labor force. (CH)

Reports statistics showing that strong employment growth during 1977 was accompanied by fairly substantial declines in unemployment; from yearend 1976 to December 1977, the jobless rate fell to 6.4 percent the lowest point in more than three years. Trends among special labor force groups are also discussed. (Editor/TA)

Examines two opposing positions of economists about immigration's impacts. Reports empirical analysis of wages and employment effects of recent undocumented aliens and settled migrants on native-born workers. Separate native-born worker estimates are provided for men and women, subdivided by race and Spanish origin. (FMW)

The author provides demographic information relevant to the changing structure of the labor market and the changing distribution of workers. These shifting demographics have significant implications for the demands that will be placed on cooperative education programs in the future. (Author/CT)

Suggests both the need and the methods for disaggregating the goal of full employment. Analyzes the categories of age, sex, race, and marital and economic status in determining the composition of unemployment. Stresses the need for measures that would reduce unacceptably high unemployment rates. Statistical tables examine the distribution of…

Discusses recent changes in Canada's labor market. Examines the role of "visible minorities" in the labor force. Presents a forecast of anticipated changes for visible minorities in the Canadian labor market by the year 2000. Examines possible changes in the United States' labor market and the implications on Canada. (JS)