- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
WKSUNEM1 is a 2-digit numeric value.
99 = N.I.U.
Description
WKSUNEM1 gives the number of weeks, in single weeks, that the respondent looked for work or was on layoff during the preceding calendar year.
Comparability
Apart from changes in the variable universe, WKSUNEM1 is comparable over time.
Comparability with IPUMS-USA
Apart from differences in the universe, the IPUMS-CPS variable WKSUNEM1 is basically comparable to the IPUMS-USA variable WKSUNEMP. The 1980 census used a higher age limit of 16, compared to age 14 or 15 in the CPS. Because the CPS is designed to measure the labor force experience of civilians, members of the armed forces were not asked this question in the survey. Persons in the military are included in the census data.
Universe
- 1976-1979: Civilians age 14+ who worked between 1 week and 49 weeks last year.
- 1980-1989: Civilians age 15+ who worked between 1 week and 49 weeks last year.
- 1990-1995: Persons age 15+ who worked between 1 week and 49 weeks last year.
- 1996-2023: Persons age 15+ who worked between 1 week and 51 weeks last year.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 – 2023 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
