Comparing the papers on the Korean and the U.S. situations leads to interesting conclusions. Cho and Shin argue that the recent crisis did not create huge problems in the labor market because Korea was firstly in a fundamentally sound economic situation and secondly took adequate anti-crisis measures, in particular by stabilizing internal demand.…

In an uncertain economy, reliable information about tomorrow's labor market can be a valuable tool in career planning. Understanding the future workforce helps an individual prepare for his/her place in it. When choosing among careers--or assisting others who are making such choices--it helps to know a few basics: the types and number of jobs…

In this article we use comparative micro data for 15 European countries covering the period 1992-2007 to study the impact of labor market reforms on the skill-related individual risk of holding a temporary contract and the risk of being unemployed. Our results indicate no general increase in either of these skill gaps. Using two-step multilevel…

In this paper, youth workers's pay is compared with general wage growth and the wages of those undertaking similar work, and a case is made for pay parity to attract and keep competent workers in the youth sector. (Contains 3 notes.)

Transnational implications of technological change and innovation in telecommunications are discussed, including impact on jobs and industrial relations, computer security, access to information, and effects of technological innovation on international economic systems. (SK)

Discusses the validity and usefulness of the Bureau of Labor Statistic's Consumer Price Index in collective negotiations decisions. (JF)

Innovations in data processing permit more intensive analysis of major collective bargaining settlements. (Author)

Analyzes the trend in real income for professors in the United Kingdom from 1965-75 and concludes that the purchasing power of professorial salaries has fallen about 19 percent. Briefly discusses the impact of this decline on career motivation and professional standards in the academic profession. (JG)

Surveys of 900 manufacturers in Hungary and Bulgaria show that transition to a market economy is (1) marginalizing women, affected by segregation, layoff risk, and discrimination; (2) diminishing labor market role of older workers; and (3) increasing difficulties faced by youth seeking employment, whose skills do not match new employment needs.…

The proportion of employment in higher paying occupations increased for all groups from 1973 through 1982, but the earnings distribution of these occupations shifted to include more lower paying positions. (Author/CH)

Compares the economic status of Navajo and Basotho (Lesotho) female weavers, both indigenous groups in peripheral areas. Examines internal mechanisms for the incorporation of Basotho and Navajo societies into the world economic system, and implications for women's status in the labor force in each case. Contains 36 references. (SV)

Based on data from some of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' major statistical publication series, this booklet contains 16 graphic charts to illustrate patterns of change in the American economy and labor force. Charts depict (1) U.S. total labor force (1800-1975), (2) index of output per hour of all persons, total private economy (1909-1975), (3)…

This report describes the 1966 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act and summarizes the findings of three 1969 studies of the economic effects of these amendments. The studies found that economic growth continued through the third phase of the amendments, beginning February 1, 1969, despite increased wage and hours restrictions for recently…

The scope of current major programs of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is presented in concentrated form. Selected characteristics of more than 50 programs, grouped into related subject-matter areas, are given in compact tabular format. The frequency with which data are made available, the principal publications in which they appear, and some of…

The proceedings from the 2 days of hearings before the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities on the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1977, the authorizations and appropriations for the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), and the President's economic stimulus proposals are presented in this report. All prepared…