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Description

JTCLASS reports the class of worker for the job the respondent worked one year ago.

This variable is part of the Job Tenure Supplement.

Comparability

After 1991, the universe includes employed individuals aged 15 and older; prior to 1991, employed individuals aged 14 and older are included.

Universe

  • Jan 1983 and Jan 1987: Civilans age 14 or older who were employed during the reference week and one year ago, not doing the same work last year.
  • 1991: Civilians age 15 or older who were employed during the reference week, not doing the same work last year, and who were employed last year.
  • 2000+: Civilians age 15 or older who were employed during the reference week, not doing the same work last year, were working for the current employer less than a year, and have a valid entry for the occupation variable specific to the Job Tenure supplement.

Availability

Years Jan Feb ASEC Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1983 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1987 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1991 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2000 - X - - - - - - - - - -
2002 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2004 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2006 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2008 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2010 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2012 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2014 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2016 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2018 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2020 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2022 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2024 X - - - - - - - - - - -

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