Dislocated Workers, Extent of Business Closures, Layoffs, and the Public and Private Response.

Abstract

This briefing report responds to your May 14, 1986, request for information on the extent of worker dislocation and efforts by the public and private sectors to assist dislocated workers. As requested we have summarized information from our ongoing assignments concerning (1) the number of dislocated workers, (2) the reasons for worker dislocation, including an analysis of industries that are affected by international trade, (3) the extent of employer assistance to dislocated workers, and (4) the federal assistance provided to dislocated workers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171335

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Contrast
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Governments
  • International Trade
  • Job Training
  • Manufacturing
  • National Governments
  • New England
  • Small Business
  • Surveys
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Economics

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.