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UH_WHENLJ_B3
When last worked full-time, 2 or more consecutive weeks, 1994-2025_08
Codes and Frequencies
Description
When last worked full-time, 2 or more consecutive weeks - 1994-2025_08
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 1976-1993 the question is 'When was the last time you worked full-time for two consecutive weeks?'. In 1994 onward the question is simply, 'When was the last time you worked?'
Universe
- Those who had an entry for doing something before starting to look for work.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 – 2024 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2025 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | - | - | - | - |
