Although improving economic conditions have reduced the number of poor in the last few years, those who fell below the poverty level in any given year in the 1980s have not come closer to their poverty threshold. (Author)

Earnings differences are relatively small between women and men in narrowly defined jobs; however, relatively few women fill the higher levels of these jobs. (Author/JOW)

The U.S. system of employment and unemployment statistics is fundamentally sound, but needs many significant expansions and refinements of the data. This article reports on the National Commission on Employment and Unemployment Statistics' recommendations and the secretary of labor's response. (CT)

Explores changes in the distribution of the pretax wages and salaries of individuals between 1960 and 1980. Examines a series of possible explanations of increasing inequality, rejecting some as unimportant and finding others responsible for some parts of increases in inequality. (JOW)

Using the longitudinal potential of the Current Population Survey, this report provides information on changes in the labor market status of displaced workers between January 1984 and January 1985. Overall, persons displaced during the 1979-83 period appeared to be generally better off in January 1985 than they had been in January 1984. (CT)

Discusses in detail the unemployment picture for 1982. (JOW)

Discusses issues in measuring job security and presents a comparison of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth and the Current Population Survey on job tenure and contingent employment. (SK)

The Bureau of Labour Statistics has combined data on sick leave and sickness and accident insurance. Results show that short-term disability benefits vary by length of service and between the private and public sectors. (Author)

Discusses productivity trends in manufacturing in 12 countries. Includes statistics on labor productivity, unit labor costs, output, employment and hours, and hourly compensation for 1982. (JOW)

The family unit has become the focus for policy planning, program evaluation, and research. The data series published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics permits policymakers and planners to address social and economic issues affecting families on a more timely basis. (JOW)

This review of collective bargaining developments in key industries concludes that escalating health insurance premiums are likely to be a common thread in the fabric of this year's bargaining. (JOW)

Compares unemployment, employment, and related labor market statistics in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Introduces employment-to-population ratios by sex and discusses unemployment rates published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and…

The author discusses several facets of the labor force based on 1978 data--seasonal and year-round workers; Blacks, Whites, Hispanics; men and women; occupational change; unemployment; and factors such as age--as they relate to employment. Data tables are included. (CT)

Examines the comparative labor market experience of youth in the United States and eight other developed countries from 1960-1979, focusing upon unemployment levels and rates. Finds that the situation worsened in industrialized nations after the 1974-75 recession and that Japanese and German youth continue to have the most favorable job prospects.…

In a study of data concerning distribution of earned income among men and women from 1958 to 1977, it appears that the trend toward greater inequality among men continued but slowed in recent years. The more unequal distribution for women remained stable, probably reflecting limited advances. (CT)