A survey of 712 companies shows that corporate support of education rose in 1981 by almost 11 percent over 1980. In addition, more than 40 percent of manufacturers' (including chemical companies) contributions goes to educational endeavors. A table listing manufacturing area and providing contribution data is included. (Author/JN)

Notes that the number of workers employed in the U.S. chemical industry rose again in 1988. Provides information for the years 1978-88 for the areas of industrial employment, scientist and engineer employment, corporation employment, wages, and industrial productivity. (MVL)

Reports that overall employment reversed a two-year decline begun in 1984. States that employment of scientists and engineers increased although chemicals were modestly produced. Relates a steady rise in wages for chemical workers. Tables include industrial employment; employment of scientists and engineers; chemical employment; wages; and…