Discusses the now defunct monthly survey of labor turnover, predominantly in manufacturing. The statistics were used primarily for economic and labor market analysis and for research. The program's major shortcoming was its limited scope--its coverage was not representative of overall economic behavior. (JOW)

A Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis of Japan's labor force data concludes that Japanese unemployment rates are only slightly understated relative to U.S. concepts. Differences in institutions, attitudes, and economic and social structures account for much of the low unemployment rate in Japan. (SK)

New findings and inferences from BLS surveys and comparisons with econometric model concepts. (Editor)

High turnover, seasonality, and work-school transitions are some reasons for high unemployment among young people; a recent longitudinal study suggests that recurrent and extensive joblessness among a relatively few persons may be an important aspect of the labor market. (Author)

According to a new analysis of Census data, turnover among all health workers from 1965 to 1970 was significantly lower than for the general labor force; exceptions were lesser skilled health employees who left jobs at about the same rate as other workers. (Editor/TA)

New models trace shifts among job losers, leavers, and entrants during economic change. (Author/AG)

Presents an overview of an extensive project to review the methods used to develop estimates of replacement needs in the past and determine whether improved estimates could be developed. (Author)

Computations using data from the Current Population Survey show that the separation rate of women is the same as or lower than that of men when wage rates are taken into account. For Blacks, the separation rate is lower than that for Whites, regardless of sex. (Author)

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)

The Special Labor Force Report shows that 8.7 percent of workers changed occupations between January, 1972, and January, 1973. The article discusses and tabulates data related to current patterns of mobility; demographic characteristics; flows among occupations; distribution by age, sex, and race; and job and industrial mobility. (Author/MW)

U.S. employers allocate considerable time and resources to training their employees. The incidence of formal training tends to be higher at establishments that are larger and have lower turnover and more benefits, among other characteristics. (Author/JOW)

The results of various attempts to quantify how much changes in the labor force, unemployment insurance, and minimum wages have affected unemployment rates are reasonably close; but no total effect on jobless rates can be determined. (BM)

Data from the Decennial Census reveal almost a third of all workers in 1965 transferred to a different occupation by 1970; changing occupations was twice as common as leaving the labor force. (Editor)

Rate of voluntary separations in manufacturing is a good economic indicator and a measure of workers' attitudes toward the economy. (MF)

How an active labor market policy can be used as an instrument of redistribution or stabilization: a review of current thinking. (Editor)