Government Shutdown 2025 Monthly Data Status: September data are now available via IPUMS. October data were not collected. November data collection was extended and release of these data by the Census Bureau will be delayed.
Codes
UH_WKLKUN_A1 is a 2-digit numeric variable.
None or NIU = 0
Values range from 1-51.
Description
Weeks looking for work, part year workers - 1976-2025
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 1989 there are 22 observations where (wkslyr+ wklkun)>52. This is documented in the CPS User Notes. possible modification would be to reset wklkun= (52-wkslyr) for these few observations.
Universe
- 1976-1987: Part year workers or those looking for work.
- 1989-1995: Part year workers (less than 50 weeks last year)
- 1996-2025: Part year workers (less than 52 weeks last year)
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
