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November 1986, Vol. 109, No. 11

Shift work and flexitime:
how prevalent are they?

Earl F. Mellor
Economist, Division of Employment and Unemployment Analysis, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

New data reveal that shift work and flexitime are not widespread; only 1 of 10 full-time wage and salary workers is on an evening or night shift, and only 1 of 8 has a flexible schedule.

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