The exit interview and other methods are suggested for ascertaining why teachers are leaving their positions. (Author)

Summary of the Michigan Public Employees Relations Act and of decisions involving public education employees and institutions issued by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. (JF)

In 1979 labor force and employment growth slowed from the rapid pace of the previous three years. The unemployment rate showed virtually no movement. Discusses employment by sex, race, age, and occupation, reasons for unemployment, and job desires. (JOW)

Identifies problems concerning the youth labor force, and points out that across most age and school status groups rural youth are less likely to be employed than urban youth. Available from: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rm. 456 GHI Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20250. (JD)

The author cites the advantages of capitalism and contends that teachers can and should convey the principles of the competitive enterprise system. They should not try to rationalize or defend the shortcomings and corrupt practices which result when that system is short-circuited by well-meaning but ill-advised government interference. (Author/AJ)

Discusses causes and symptoms of depression and its effects in the workplace. Suggests what managers and employee assistance programs can do to address this major occupational health issue. (SK)

A study of 83 Australian adults with spinal cord injuries found that at least 56% had worked at some time post-injury and those who were working when surveyed had done so for an average of close to 10 years. Clerical, office, and administrative occupations proved to be the most suitable. (Author/CR)

Presents an innovative approach to resolution of faculty employment disputes at institutions of higher education. Discusses the framework in which faculty employment issues arise, the current state of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as it is relevant to employment disputes, and the substantial benefits which could be achieved by developing a…

Applies a cognitive information processing approach to the specific process of employment problem solving and decision making. Definitions and accompanying employment examples are followed by an exploration of the nature of employment problems. Examples of positive and negative cognitions that have an impact on the effectiveness of employment…

A literature review and two major studies discovered four approaches to job design, each geared toward different sets of outcomes for individual employees and organizations. The motivational approach tries to design jobs to provide the worker with autonomy and the opportunity to make decisions about how or in what order tasks are done. The…

The Clearinghouse was formed to try to topple job carriers for ex-offenders. (BP)

Between 1940 and 1980, Mexico and other Caribbean nations grew by an annual average of three percent, doubling in population every 21 years. Mexico's population will reach 109 million and the Caribbean nations will top 250 million by 2000. The projected U.S. population in 2000 is 266 million. This dynamic growth has serious implications for Mexico…

This report of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs contains amendments to the Veterans' Job Training Act (VJTA). The amendments are followed by a history of the bill to extend and authorize additional funding for the VJTA. This history includes background of the bill, a summary of the bill (H.R. 1504), a discussion of the bill (including…