Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254621300A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
36.00
Year-over-Year Change
-44.62%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024
Summary
Tracks employment levels for metal and plastic machine operators in full-time wage and salary positions. 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 series measures full-time employment for specialized machine operators in metal and plastic manufacturing sectors. It reflects industrial workforce composition and labor market specialization.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used to analyze manufacturing employment trends and workforce skill requirements.
Key Facts
- Tracks specialized manufacturing workforce
- Reflects industrial sector employment trends
- Measures full-time wage and salary workers
FAQs
Q: What does this employment series measure?
A: Tracks full-time employment for metal and plastic machine operators aged 16 and over.
Q: Why is this employment data important?
A: Provides insights into manufacturing sector labor market and workforce composition.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey by BLS.
Q: What industries use these workers?
A: Primarily manufacturing sectors involving metal and plastic machine operations.
Q: Can this data predict economic trends?
A: Offers indicators of manufacturing sector health and potential economic shifts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Machine Operators Employment (LEU0254621300A), retrieved from FRED.