Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic occupations: 16 years and over

LEU0254515900A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

12.00

Year-over-Year Change

-20.00%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2019

Summary

Tracks full-time employment for plating and coating machine workers in metal and plastic industries. Provides insights into manufacturing workforce dynamics and industrial labor trends.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This employment metric measures the number of full-time wage and salary workers in specialized metal and plastic machine operations. It reflects industrial manufacturing employment patterns.

Methodology

Data collected through Bureau of Labor Statistics household and establishment surveys.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to assess manufacturing sector employment and workforce composition.

Key Facts

  • Tracks full-time workers aged 16 and over
  • Focuses on specialized metal and plastic machine operations
  • Part of comprehensive labor market analysis

FAQs

Q: What does this employment series measure?

A: It tracks full-time wage and salary workers in plating and coating machine operations across metal and plastic industries.

Q: Why is this employment data important?

A: Provides critical insights into manufacturing workforce trends and industrial labor market health.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Typically updated monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through comprehensive employment surveys.

Q: What industries use these workers?

A: Primarily manufacturing sectors involving metal and plastic processing and surface treatment.

Q: Are part-time workers included?

A: No, this series specifically tracks full-time wage and salary workers aged 16 and over.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Plating and Coating Machine Workers Employment (LEU0254515900A), retrieved from FRED.