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[IWS] DOL: SPECIAL REPORTS on the RECOVERY [on gender, race, ethnicity] [2011]
by Eugene McElroy 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) *SPECIAL REPORTS on the RECOVERY [on gender, race, ethnicity] [2011]* http://www.dol.gov/_Sec/media/reports/ [image: *] *The Asian-American Labor Force in the Recovery<http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/asianlaborforce/> * or http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/AsianLaborForce/AsianLaborForce.pdf [image: *] [full-text, 10 pages] [image: *] *The Black Labor Force in the Recovery<http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/blacklaborforce/> * or http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/BlackLaborForce/BlackLaborForce.pdf [image: *] [full-text, 10 pages] [image: *] *Women’s Employment During the Recovery<http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/femalelaborforce/> * or http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/FemaleLaborForce/FemaleLaborForce.pdf [image: *] [full-text, 11 pages] [image: *] *The Hispanic Labor Force in the Recovery<http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/hispaniclaborforce/> * or http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/HispanicLaborForce/HispanicLaborForce… [image: *] [full-text, 8 pages] **************************************** Stuart Basefsky Director, IWS News Bureau Institute for Workplace Studies Cornell/ILR School 16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (607) 262-6041 Fax: (607) 255-9641 E-mail: smb6(a)cornell.edu **************************************** -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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[IWS] Census: ANNUAL SURVEY OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT & PAYROLL 2010 [30 August 2011]
by Eugene McElroy 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Census *Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll 2010 *[State & Local only at this time] [30 August 2011] https://www.census.gov/govs/apes/ Press Release 30 August 2011 *State and Local Governments Employ 16.6 Million Full-Time Equivalent Employees in 2010* https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/governments/cb11-146.html The 90,740 state and local governments across the country had 16.6 million full-time equivalent employees in 2010, 203,321 fewer than were employed in 2009, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The majority of these employees, 9.0 million, worked in education, followed by those working in hospitals (986,471) police protection (946,196) and corrections (731,692). Part-time state and local government employees numbered 4.8 million in 2010, a decrease of 27,567 from 2009. Local governments — which include counties, cities, townships, special districts and school districts — accounted for 12.2 million full-time equivalent employees in 2010, while state governments employed 4.4 million. Both figures showed decreases from 2009. The number of full-time equivalent employees is equal to the number of full-time employees added to the number of hours worked by part-time employees divided by the standard number of hours for a full-time employee. These estimates come from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll. The survey shows totals for state and local government full-time and part-time employment and details employment by government function at the national and state level. Local Government Employment Between 2009 and 2010, most states saw decreases in full-time equivalent employment. Rhode Island showed the biggest decline (7.7 percent), while North Dakota saw the largest increase (7.5 percent). Most states experienced another year of decline in part-time employment between 2009 and 2010, losing about 56,787 employees overall. Local governments in California saw a decrease of 47,620 part-time employees, while the largest increase in part-time employees was in Texas, which added 24,731 part-time employees. State Government Employment Most state governments saw small decreases in full-time or full-time equivalent employment between 2009 and 2010. Idaho, Connecticut and Rhode Island saw the largest declines, each losing about 5 percent of its workforce. Texas saw the largest percent increase (5.9 percent), adding about 17,800 to its workforce. Most state governments saw increases in their part-time workforce, led by Wisconsin, which added 5,063 part-time employees, followed by California with an increase of 2,836 state employees. Florida saw the largest loss in part-time employment (7.5 percent), with a drop of about 3,555 employees. (Note: 2010 state and local part-time statistics for Pennsylvania are not comparable with previous statistics because of changes in reporting by the commonwealth.) **************************************** Stuart Basefsky Director, IWS News Bureau Institute for Workplace Studies Cornell/ILR School 16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (607) 262-6041 Fax: (607) 255-9641 E-mail: smb6(a)cornell.edu **************************************** -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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NYTimes.com: U.A.W. Urges Automakers to Raise Entry-Level Pay in New Labor Deal
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. BUSINESS DAY | August 30, 2011 U.A.W. Urges Automakers to Raise Entry-Level Pay in New Labor Deal By BILL VLASIC and NICK BUNKLEY The automobile union wants to increase pay for second-tier workers, whose wages are roughly half that of full-paid workers. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/30/business/uaw-urges-raise-for-entry-level-… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Labor Board's Exiting Leader Responds to Critics
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. BUSINESS DAY | August 30, 2011 Labor Board's Exiting Leader Responds to Critics By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Wilma B. Liebman, who asked not to be reappointed as chairwoman, said the agency was misunderstood. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/30/business/national-labor-boards-leader-lea… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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Fwd: [Ualeindiv] Report Examines Business Case for Unions: Concludes They Still Add Value
by Eugene McElroy 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

*ACFO Report Examines Business Case for Unions* August 29, 2011 In recognition of Labour Day, ACFO has released a special report which assesses the relevance of unions in modern society, titled Assets or Liabilities? A Business Case for Unions in the 21st Century. ACFO published this white paper in response to public debate questioning the value of unions following the recent economic downturn. Given the conflicting viewpoints surrounding this issue, the Association felt it was important to take emotion out of the discussion and review relevant facts in a dispassionate manner. This business case brings solid evidence back into the discussions. CONCLUSION As stated, the purpose of this business case was to assess whether unions play a positive or negative role in the 21st century. In this case, ACFO comes to the following conclusions: *--The mandate of unions is to protect workers’ rights and benefits* *--Rights and benefits of workers still need to be protected* *--Arguments against unions are not supported by facts* Full report can be found at http://www.acfo-acaf.com/news-and-events/newsroom/acfo-report-examines-busi… Paul F. Clark, Professor and Head Dept. of Labor Studies and Employment Relations & Professor of Health Policy and Administration Penn State University 3 Keller Bldg. University Park, PA 16802 Ph.: 814-865-0752 Fax: 814-863-3578 _______________________________________________ Ualeindiv mailing list Ualeindiv(a)lists.uale.org http://lists.uale.org/mailman/listinfo/ualeindiv -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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Next Up Young Workers Summit
by Eugene McElroy 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

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Census: LABOR DAY 2011: Sept. 5
by Eugene McElroy 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Census Facts for Features CB11-FF.16 Aug. 10, 2011 *Labor Day 2011: Sept. 5* * https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_specia… * *or https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/cb11ff-16_laborday.pdf*** *[full-text, 4 pages]* * * * * The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing “Labor Day” on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a federal holiday in 1894. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill soon afterward, designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day. *Who Are We Celebrating?* *153.2 million* Number of people 16 and older in the nation's labor force in July 2011. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf> *Employee Benefits* *84.7%* Percentage of full-time workers 18 to 64 covered by health insurance during all or part of 2009. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009 <http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/p60-238.pdf<https://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/p60-238.pdf> > *Our Jobs* Americans work in a variety of occupations. Here is a sampling: *Occupation*** *Number of employees*** *Teachers (preschool - grade 12)*** 3,039,523 *Computer Operators*** 101,889 *Actors*** 10,980 *Telephone Operators*** 32,394 *Bus Drivers*** 265,429 *Bakers*** 117,405 *Telemarketers*** 55,733 *Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists*** 395,503 *Janitors and building cleaners*** 1,478,204 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table B24124 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> *26.2 million* Number of female workers 16 and older in management, professional and related occupations. Among male workers, 16 and older, 24.0 million were employed in management, professional and related occupations. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table C24010 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> *0.9%* Percentage change in employment in the United States between December 2009 and December 2010. Employment increased in 220 of the 326 largest counties (large counties are defined as having employment levels of 75,000 or more). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cewqtr_06302011.pdf> *5.2%* Percentage change in Elkhart County, Ind., between December 2009 and December 2010, the largest increase in employment among the 326 largest counties. New York County had the highest level increase of 37,500 jobs. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cewqtr_06302011.pdf> *-4.0%* Percentage decline in employment in Manatee, Fla., between December 2009 and December 2010, the largest percentage decrease among the nation's 326 largest counties. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cewqtr_06302011.pdf> *5.9 million* The number of people who work from home. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table B08128 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> *Working at Home* *8%* Percent of total U.S. workforce that were home-based workers in 2005, an increase from 7 percent in 1999. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Survey of Income and Program Participation, < http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb1…<https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb…> > *8.1 million* Number who worked from home exclusively in 2005, an increase from 6.7 million in 1999. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Survey of Income and Program Participation, < http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb1…<https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb…> > *11+ hours* About 11 percent of those who worked at home for some or all of their workweek reported working 11 or more hours in a typical day in 2005. Only about 7 percent of workers who worked outside the home reported doing so. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Survey of Income and Program Participation, < http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb1…<https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/employment_occupations/cb…> > *Another Day, Another Dollar* *$47,127 and $36,278* The 2009 real median earnings for male and female full-time, year-round workers, respectively. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009 <http://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/p60-238.pdf<https://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/p60-238.pdf> > *$1,943* Average weekly wage in Santa Clara, Calif., for the fourth quarter of 2010, the highest among the nation's 326 largest counties. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics < http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archieves/cewqtr_03292011.pdf> *Hot Jobs* *53%* Projected percentage growth from 2008 to 2018 in the number of network systems and data communication analysts. Forecasters expect this occupation to grow at a faster rate than any other. Meanwhile, the occupation expected to add more positions over this period than any other is registered nurses (581,500). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics <http://www.bls.gov/oco/> *Early, Lonely and Long — the Commute to Work* *16.5 million* Number of commuters who leave for work between midnight and 5:59 a.m. They represent 12.4 percent of all commuters. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table B08132 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> *76.1%* Percentage of workers who drive alone to work. Another 10.0 percent carpool and 5.0 percent take public transportation (excluding taxicabs). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey Data Profiles, Selected Economic Characteristics <http://www.census.gov/acs/www/<https://www.census.gov/acs/www/> > *25.1 minutes* The average time it takes people in the nation to commute to work. New York and Maryland had the most time-consuming commutes, averaging 31.4 and 31.3 minutes. (They are not significantly different from each another.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table R0801 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> *3.2 million* Number of workers who face extreme commutes to work of 90 or more minutes each day. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, Table B08012 < http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ <https://www.census.gov/acs/www/>> -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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NYTimes.com: Obama's Choice for Economic Adviser Is Known as Labor Expert
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. BUSINESS DAY | August 30, 2011 Obama's Choice for Economic Adviser Is Known as Labor Expert By CATHERINE RAMPELL President Obama nominated Alan B. Krueger, an award-winning economist on the job market. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/30/business/krueger-chosen-to-lead-economic-… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Does America Need Manufacturing?
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. MAGAZINE | August 28, 2011 Does America Need Manufacturing? By JON GERTNER Amid the working-class ruins of Michigan, the Obama administration is pursuing what amounts to a stealth industrial policy. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/magazine/does-america-need-manufacturing.… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Examining a Labor Hero's Death
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. U.S. | August 27, 2011 Examining a Labor Hero's Death By STEVEN GREENHOUSE A new biography about Joe Hill, a labor icon who was executed by a firing squad in Utah in 1915, makes a strong case that he was wrongfully convicted of murdering a local grocer. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/27/us/27hill.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

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