Is the growth of part-time, temporary and subcontracted employment unfair to workers?
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The US business climate has increased the trend of part-time and contingent workers but the social welfare system has not changed to compensate for the absence of benefits and salaries generally offered only to full-time workers. The US needs to improve social welfare to protect its human resources which are really what will propel US economic growth. However, the focus on contingent workers may be misguided because the definition includes both part-time and temporary workers. Many part-time workers choose the flexibility of part-time work with the expectation of job security.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1997
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What's next for defense industry workers?
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The defense industry has been adversely affected by both corporate restructuring and the fact that it depends mostly on the Pentagon for business. With the end of the Cold War, the US defense budget is being reduced and major weapons programs are being eliminated. As a result, blue-collar and white-collar employees in defense industries are being laid off. Defense contractors and local governments are helping laid-off defense workers find new employment opportunities by offering outplacement services and assistance in establishing new businesses.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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Blue-collar blues
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Job prospects will be adversely affected by automation and by corporate restructuring even as the American economy improves. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that 24.6 million new jobs will be created by 2005. However, workers with low-level skills will have difficulty finding jobs since the expanding employment sectors will require higher levels of education and training. People who want to enter the job market should study technical courses and learn skills that are in demand.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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