Changing character of job market favors service careers
The Syracuse area sees a shift from manufacturing to service jobs with more women entering the workforce. Experts note women may fare better in a rising economy, aided by clerical and office work, and technology expanding computer related roles. Unemployment rates show women gaining ground as male-dominated heavy industries shed workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Sori
New York
Syracuse
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Harriet Harper
Branch of
U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Washington
Labor Bureau of Labor Market Information
Herman
Crucible
Carrier
Lipe-Railway
Crouse-Hinds
Allied Chemical
Helen Buck
University College
In Demand Jobs Across States Highlighted by Labor Dept
The Chicago Tribune Graphic notes positions seen as in demand by the U.S. Labor Department for fiscal year 1983, starting Oct 1, 1982. It lists faculty, clerks, sales agents, cleaners, drivers, machinists, electricians, and many other roles across multiple states with emphasis on job openings and labor market signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Labor
Dept
Minority youths face job market hurdles in Syracuse
Nationwide 6 million discouraged workers and 2 million part time unemployed. In Syracuse minority youth unemployment exceeds half the group, with estimates near 60 percent. Discrimination rises with unemployment, while 70 percent of jobs remain unadvertised. Budget cuts hit aid programs. locals cite disillusion with federal policy.
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Syracuse
Terry Dolan
Office of
van Robinson
Syracuse-Onondaga
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Robinson
Seniors work reform gains through aging hearings
The Congressional Select Committee on Aging holds state hearings to address senior employment needs neglected as the government focused on youth jobs. Officials say older Americans near retirement still want to work and require policy attention, with more action urged at state and federal levels.
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Congressional Select Committee On Aging
Romano says Neuman was laid off not fired
Postscript from Michael A. Romano of Romano Electric Construction Co. of Syracuse corrects a paper error about his former employee David Neuman. He says Neuman was laid off, not fired, and the quoted employee who spoke for the company had no authority. Romano calls Neuman a good worker and explains the delay in returning to work tied to pending bids. A September 2 public hearing in Syracuse chaired by Rep. Wortley will discuss retirement policies and age discrimination amid rising senior unemployment projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Romano
Romano Electric Construction Co
Syracuse
The
Herald American
David Neuman
Neuman
Romano
Newman
Brighton Towers
George Wortley
Fayetteville
State Labor Department
New York
Labor Department
Wortley
Ragged path from public service to unemployment in Syracuse
Jim Matthews, 55, lost his Syracuse School District consulting job in June 1980 due to budget cuts after a career as a government computer programmer and civic organizer. He details years of frustration, ongoing job searches, and his wife’s support while he faces reintegration prospects in federal and local work.
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Jim Matthews
Syracuse
Daugher
Matthews
Hart Seely
Edith
Post Office
Federal Records Center
Tom
Jim
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Roger Evans
State Labor Départment
South College
College
Chicago Tribune Graphic
Calvin Cannon
Matson St
Cannon
Associated Press
NBC News
Reagan
By Kempeters
City) Housing Authority
Board of Education
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