This report presents estimates on private health insurance for 1977, based on the National Medical Care Expenditure Survey (NMCES). The NMCES obtained information on private insurance policies in force in 1977 from the employers and insurance companies of a nationally representative sample of the civilian noninstitutionalized population. A brief…

LSW Industries has one feature that distinguishes it from other small firms in that every full-time employee is classified as "disadvantaged"--either poor, from a minority group, handicapped, a migrant worker, a parolee, poorly educated, or a combination of these. (Author/BP)

This historical study tests the hypothesis that wage and hour issues in collective bargaining have not declined in relative importance over time. Comparing strikes and lockouts caused by wage and hour conflicts with those caused by all other issues, it is concluded that wage and hour issues have not declined in relative importance and likely will…

The Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women in October 1970 adopted a statement of principles that views childbirth and complications of pregnancy, for all job-related purposes, as temporary disabilities that should be treated as such under any health insurance, temporary disability insurance, or sick leave plan of an employer, union, or…

This symposium includes the title article by Alice Kessler-Harris and the following responses: "The Extension of Solidarity Conficts with the Spirit of Individualism" (Melvyn Dubofsky); "The Black Labor Movement and the Fight for Social Advance" (William H. Harris); "Forging a Partnership between Blacks and Unions"…

The American Council on Education's 2-year process of investigation, study, and selection that resulted in the council's movement from TIAA/CREF as its only available retirement plan, to a total of 15 retirement options offered by two insured annuity companies and two mutual fund companies is described. (MLW)

Notes the growth of preretirement programs as an employment benefit and describes a variety of programs provided by different types of companies. (SK)

Suggests that Employee Assistance Programs (EAPS) offer new and expanded work opportunities for counselors. Reviews the history of EAPS, current philosophy and program components, and implications for counselors as EAPs move from crisis intervention toward prevention. (JAC)

The College and University Personnel Association's (CUPA) survey of 46 professional administrative positions reports salary ranges, nature of non-cash compensation, and correlations between position salaries and five selected indicators of institutional size. Thirty-four per cent of the respondants were junior colleges. (JO)

This is the last in a series of three articles analyzing and interpreting the results of the American Hospital Association's 1981 Nursing Personnel Survey. The present article deals with the wages and fringe benefits that responding hospitals offered to full-time registered nurses. (SSH)

Reports on a survey that gathered data from 118 large companies on what each was doing or had done in the way of career development and on the kinds of programs and services it offers its employees. (Author/IRT)

As inflation becomes more severe, additional employers will be considering granting postretirement benefit increases. The decision-making model described here offers a conceptual frame of reference for determining whether an employer needs to grant such an increase, as well as the most appropriate method for implementing it. (CT)

Describes some not-so-traditional perks offered by colleges to professors. These include social opportunities and parent-friendly policies, cultural opportunities, housing assistance, and policies that are supportive of gay and lesbian faculty. (SLD)

Discusses the dependent care programs offered by Honeywell and IBM. Indicates that the programs reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and save money. (JOW)