Railroad Technology and Manpower in the 1970's [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5236910
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED068711
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1972
- 93 p.
- Summary:
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This government bulletin examines changes in technology in the railroad industry, projects their impact on productivity, employment, and occupational requirements, and discusses methods of vocational adjustment. As one of a series of reports required by the Manpower Development and Training Act, the study was based on discussions with company, union, and government officials and with railroad equipment manufacturers, in addition to a literature review and other information sources. Numerous tables and charts present the data. Modernization of the railroads in the 1970's will include computerization, use of diesel locomotives, and further mechanization. Railroad passenger traffic declined, while freight traffic rose sharply from 1961 through 1969. Output per man-hour has increased 6 percent annually over the last decade, and other productivity measures have shown gains. Although employment levels have declined, opportunities for women, minority groups, professionals, and specialized manpower remain good. Resolution of worker adjustment problems stemming from technological and related changes may continue to be a key factor in the future development of the railroad industry. (AG)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402 (Cat No. 12.3; 1717, $1.00).
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Adjustment (to Environment)
- Employment Level
- Employment Patterns
- Employment Projections
- Government Publications
- Industry
- Labor Force Development
- Labor Relations
- Labor Utilization
- Participant Characteristics
- Productivity
- Rail Transportation
- Tables (Data)
- Technological Advancement
- Technology
- Vocational Adjustment
- Manpower Development and Training Act
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2042 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1972
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