Nebraska Labor Strength and Prosperity Highlighted
The state boasts a robust labor supply with 146000 agricultural and 345000 non agricultural workers plus 15000 unemployed. Wages rose from 1205 in 1939 to 2740 in 1949 while unemployment insurance cost 0.6 percent. Nebraska enjoys low unemployment and a cooperative labor climate praised by Elmer G. Jurs of Elgin National Watch.