Reasons for extended mass layoffs, 2009–2011
January 04, 2013
In 2011, employers initiated 6,597 extended mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 1.1 million workers, the lowest level of separations since 2007.
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The last private industry pension plans
Having sufficient income during retirement years is a concern for many Americans. In years past, many employers provided a pension plan—formally known as a defined benefit plan—that ensured periodic payments for the life of the retiree and his or her spouse. Such plans are becoming rare for workers in private industry. In 2011, only 18 percent of private industry employees were covered by defined benefit plans; coverage was 35 percent in the early 1990s.
January 02, 2013
Women’s earnings by occupation, 2011
In 2011, women working full time in management, business, and financial operations jobs had the highest median weekly earnings of any major occupational category. Women who were chief executives and computer and information systems managers had median weekly earnings of $1,464 and $1,543, respectively.
December 31, 2012
State employment and unemployment, November 2012
From November 2011 to November 2012, nonfarm employment increased in 45 states and decreased in 5 states and the District of Columbia. The largest over-the-year percentage increase occurred in North Dakota (+4.7 percent); the largest decrease occurred in West Virginia (-1.8 percent).
December 28, 2012
Mass layoffs in November 2012
Employers took 1,759 mass layoff actions in November involving 173,558 workers as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month. Mass layoff events increased by 399 from October, and the number of associated initial claims increased by 42,385. Mass layoff data for November reflect the impact of Hurricane Sandy on workers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
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