Over the course of the 1980s and 1990s, the contours of neoliberalism took shape, as individual corporations implemented new strategies seeking to shift the frontier of control in their favor and increase their profits. Their actions began to shape the political and economic practices of both major political parties, and the orientation of…

The period of the Great Depression is described; events and persons responsible for early formation and strengthening of labor organizations are cited. (SH)

Rural manpower programs are reviewed. (MS)

DURING THE DEPRESSION OF THE 1930'S RECOGNITION WAS GIVEN TO THE PLIGHT OF MIGRATORY WORKERS. AS A RESULT OF THE STUDIES OF SEVERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, A FARM LABOR CAMP PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, CHILD CARE, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR SEASONAL FARM WORKERS. DURING WORLD WAR II THE DEMAND FOR SEASONAL FARM WORKERS…

The document presents an analysis of the progress in the research and development (R & D) efforts of the Department of Labor as embodied in the Manpower Development and Training Act, which combined an inquiry system and a mission-oriented operating system in a single agency. The analysis is presented in two parts. Part 1, The Manpower R &…

This ninth Manpower Report of the President contains an overview of the 1970 employment and unemployment record, new developments in Manpower programs, urban and rural labor market problems, and government expenditures and manpower requirements. Policies adapted by the administration have ended the output decline and indications are that…

Contents of this comprehensive review of civil rights developments from 1968 to 1970 include: Introduction--civil rights 1970: progress continues, priority wanes; Legislative Background--20 years of civil rights; Commission Report--civil rights enforcement; a promise unfulfilled; Supreme Court Decision--key decision on busing, racial balance…

Programs sponsored by the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity for unskilled, under-educated migrant and seasonal farm workers are summarized. It is emphasized that these programs have their major thrust in preparing breadwinners for upgraded jobs and in preparing entire farm worker families for adjustment to the way of life that new jobs will…

Major policy, management, and program issues face the Congress and new administration in the area of labor. Many of the nation's youth are leaving school poorly prepared for the new work world. The nation already has a large group of economically disadvantaged people who lack necessary skills. Annually, 900,000 or more workers are at least…

Presents a lesson plan constructed around materials found in the User's Guide to the Federal Project. The Federal Theater Project produced radical and populist plays during the Great Depression before being de-funded by a conservative Congress. The lessons include activities and discussion built around the original plays. (MJP)

Farmers and their families continue to provide the largest proportion of agricultural labor, but hired farmworkers are increasingly supplying a greater part of farm employment. This trend is expected to continue in the eighties with the hired labor proportion gradually increasing. Better information, including crucial individual state data on…