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Activity
Federal Reserve Bank

FRED in the Classroom: Employment and the Labor Force

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Acquaint your class members with data sources for employment in the United States and help them gain a better understanding of a vital measure of our economy's health.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics:labor Force Statistics From Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of households conducted by the Bureau of Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides a comprehensive body of data on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and...
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Website
Other

Economagic: u.s. State Civilian Labor Force Data

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to browse unemployment rates, unemployment levels, employment levels, and civilian labor force data by state.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Civilian Force and Unemployment by State

For Students 9th - 10th
A table that compares the unemployed civilian labor force by state using current data which is seasonally adjusted.
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Graphic
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics:labor Force Statistics From Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Graph of the Civilian Labor Force, for past ten years. Accompanied by downloadable Excel chart. Links to current press releases and further information.