Write a thorough analysis of factors that influence the US labor market and what impact the condition of the labor market has on national and global issues. Include at least two of your own solutions to our current employment problems/issues.
Topics should include the following, but not limited to:
What constitutes a Labor Market, Factors affecting the Labor Market, Demographics, Technological Change, Globalization, Unemployment, Overall condition of the US economy, Impact of COVID-19, How the US Government measures unemployment, Wages and Benefits, Retirement and Pensions, Unions, Discrimination, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Levels of Competition, Job locations, Work & Family Balance
Use current labor market information from a variety of sources to describe national, local, and international impacts. Here are a few resources to get you started:
US Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov)
Industry-level employment and wages data tool (http://www.bls.gov/ces/data.htm)
Occupation-level wage data tool (http://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm)
Employment Development Department (https://www.edd.ca.gov)
Peer reviewed – academic books, journal articles
Electronic sources – government agencies (federal, state, and local)
