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This interesting article from the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses how working conditions and low pay prior to World War I led to the increase in union membership. Read how the government viewed labor and labor unions during World...

An article excerpt that compares earnings in the 1990's to the growth in employment. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of households conducted by the Bureau of Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides a comprehensive body of data on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and...

Part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website, the major sector Productivity and Costs program produces quarterly and annual output per hour and unit labor costs for the U.S. business, nonfarm business, and manufacturing sectors....

This site from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on the current unemployment status in the United States.

The United States Department of Labor provides comprehensive statistics on everything related to unemployment at the state, national, and international levels. Data is available for past years as well.

This resource provides comprehensive information with topic areas covering statistics, news releases, FAQs, official government publications and more information pertaining to the consumer price index.

A concise overview of the psychology field. Lists working conditions, qualifications, job outlook, and salary expectations. The site is constantly updated.

Compares occupations in terms of numbers employed, projected employment growth, earnings, education and training requirements, opportunities for self-employment and part-time work, and unemployment rate.

This resource provides information about counseling careers. Also includes duties, training, salaries, work situations, and job outlook.