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