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Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
Class of worker, job last week - 1976-1988
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
This variable can be assigned even if an individual is not currently employed (per 1994+ manuals).
These string values in the original data have been recoded as follows:
blank => -9 : Missing
Universe
- Those in the labor force or not in the labor force, but have been in the labor force within the last 5 years and in outgoing rotations.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 – 1988 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
