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August, 1988, Vol. 111, No. 8

The growing presence of Hispanics
in the U.S. work force

Peter Cattan
Economist, Division of Labor Force Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


Between 1980 and 1987, the number of Hispanic workers rose dramatically, accounting for almost a fifth of the Nation's employment growth; the increase for Hispanic women was especially sharp. The number of Hispanic workers increased by 39 percent, reaching 8.5 million in 1987.

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