Although the content of the Occupational Outlook Handbook has not changed much, the information has changed significantly to reflect new statistical data, methodological improvements, and shifts in philosophical and societal attitudes. (Author)

Broad trends in occupational employment have been projected fairly accurately by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and significant improvements have been made in procedures for developing projections. However, accuracy has not increased over time. (JOW)

Slower employment growth in most industries, a reversal of the trend toward a larger share of jobs in the public sector, and a return to more rapid productivity gains are some of the highlights of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest long-range projections of employment and output by industry. (BM)

A strong increase in employment highlighted the nation's job situation in 1978. A record 59 percent of the working-age population were jobholders by the end of fourth quarter and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent. Women age 16 and over accounted for two-thirds of the growth in the civilian labor force. (BM)

A description of the Nation's labor force participants in 1977 is summarized, highlighting the increase reflected by both the population growth and the continuing rise in women's labor force participation. Also, data are reported on the extent of employment and unemployment by family relationship. (BM)

In the study reported, the labor force characteristics of the nation's 16.2 million teen-agers (aged 16 to 19) are reviewed and evaluated for three types of area: central cities, suburban rings, and nonmetropolitan areas. Tables give data on teen-age employment and unemployment, comparing sex, race, and occupational groups. (Author/AJ)

This report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics covers youth employment and education, and their interwoven causes and results. Numerous statistical charts and explanatory notes are included. Factors, such as age, race, sex and status, are analyzed. (MML)

Describes characteristics of persons living in central cities, suburbs, and nonmetropolitan areas, and discusses the labor force problems of Whites, Blacks, and persons of Hispanic origin; the employment opportunities reflected by an area's occupational and industry composition; and the journey-to-work pattern and its effect on earnings. (BM)