The introductory chapter of this volume on immigration into the United States is entitled "Overview: A Time of Reform and Reappraisal" (D. Simcox), and it introduces the topics of reform, legal and illegal immigration, the effect of immigration on the labor market and social welfare, and immigration enforcement methods that are discussed…

This is a report of a study of U.S. immigration policy as administered by the Department of Labor's labor certification program. The report provides a history of the program, describes its operation, and analyzes its impact on the labor market. (Author)

This report discusses the social, economic, and human implications of plant shutdowns. As part of the data gathering process, personal interviews were held with civic leaders, company representatives, union leaders, and workers in order to gain insight into the causes and effect of the closing of plants. Sections of the report cover topics such…

Realizing the relationship of productivity to technological, organizational, and manpower variables, and the need to improve and increase production gains, this document examines existing public and private entrepreneurial and industrial relations structures in an effort to ascertain manpower policy measures which if strengthened or introduced…

The U.S. Department of Labor and the Japanese Ministry of Labor cooperatively reviewed the employment policies in the two countries in an attempt to promote understanding and cooperation between them and to develop the human capacities of workers in both countries. The report is composed of four parts: (1) Introduction, (2) Policies and Programs…

The 1972 Manpower Report of the President examines joblessness among the nations's 16- to 19-year-olds. (Editor)

Information is presented to assist Hawaii employers in developing affirmative action plans as required for federal contract compliance. In the first section, information is provided on the ramifications of geographical area coverage, the sources for the attached statistical data, the definition of manpower resources, and the availability of this…

A resource tool for the manpower planning practitioner, the book provides significant background information on the growth of manpower programs and reasons for placing heavy emphasis on local labor markets. The background material includes a discussion of the role and functioning of labor markets. The major portion of the book is devoted to…

The contemporary conflict between blacks and selected white ethnic groups (Catholic immigrants, Jews) is the product of competition for jobs in the secondary labor market. Radical economists have described the existence of a dual labor market within the American economy. The idea of this segmented labor market provides a useful way to integrate…

This is a report of hearings held in New York City on September 17, 1979, and in Philadelphia on October 20, 1979, on two federal youth employment bills: H.R. 4465 and H.R. 4534. H.R. 4465 proposes to combine immediate work and training and training opportunities with long term changes in the institutions and programs which serve young people.…

This is a report of hearings held in Washington, D.C., on March 11, 13, 18, 19, and 25, 1980, on five federal youth employment and training bills: H.R. 4465, H.R. 4534, H.R. 5876, H.R. 6208, and H.R. 6711. H.R. 4465 proposes to combine immediate work and training and training opportunities with long-term changes in the institutions and programs…

Policies to regulate and support labor markets in the United States have mainly been an initiative of the federal government. Historically, states and localities were reluctant to act independently to build up worker rights and protections for fear of competitively disadvantaging resident industries with added costs. Federal constitutional…

Explores contributions from the Urban Childhood Conference for the purpose of developing the child-labor discourse further and indicating the implications of the new understandings for further research and policy development. Highlights the nine articles in this issue, which address child labor at the international level, children's viewpoints,…

Draws on increased international debate and concern about child labor to provide an overview of important apparent trends. Issues addressed include diversity of thinking, variety of work situations, effects on children involved, and traditional modes of action against child labor. Notes that traditional actions are ineffective and that ending the…

This monograph was written in response to the perceived need for an examination of the role of manpower programs as components of public policy. Both manpower programs and related policies are examined in the context of the overall activities and purposes of government in Ontario and in the Canadian federal system. The importance of societal…