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Covered Employment And Wages_December 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Dec 1959

Covered Employment And Wages_December 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Covered Employment and Wages Quarterly Report (December 1959) presents employment and wage statistics for New Mexico during the second quarter of 1959, compiled by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico. The report documents covered employment under state unemployment insurance programs across the state, providing detailed data by county and industry sector. It includes employment counts, number of reporting units, total quarterly wages, and average weekly earnings for major economic sectors such as mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation, trade, finance, services, and government-related activities. The publication serves as a historical record of New Mexico's labor market conditions and economic structure during …


New Mexico Business: December 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research, Ralph L. Edgel Dec 1959

New Mexico Business: December 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research, Ralph L. Edgel

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This issue reports that October 1959 saw only a mild seasonal decline in statewide business activity, with construction employment experiencing its sixth consecutive monthly drop and falling “nearly 22% below its record high in April.” It also features Ralph L. Edgel’s analysis of how New Mexico’s income distribution shifted between 1947 and 1957, highlighting the dramatic rise of middle‑income households and its implications for consumption, savings, and industry performance.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: December 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Dec 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: December 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

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This report presents October 1959 employment service and labor market statistics, including labor placements, unemployment insurance administration, agricultural labor operations, interstate claims, and benefit payment timeliness measures. The supplement offers detailed information on women, handicapped workers, veterans, and workers aged 45 and over, documenting employment security conditions at the close of the 1950s.


New Mexico Business: November 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Nov 1959

New Mexico Business: November 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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This report highlights record statewide business activity despite a copper strike and declining construction, explaining that “business set a new record for the month of September, after recovering from the sharp drop which occurred in August.”


Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Aug-Sept 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Nov 1959

Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Aug-Sept 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in 1959 produced unemployment claims benefits program data under the contract to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: November 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Nov 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: November 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

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This report compiles September 1959 employment service and labor market data, including job placements, agricultural labor activities, interstate unemployment insurance claims, and employer service operations. Special sections examine dependents’ allowances under state and federal unemployment compensation programs, providing detailed information on beneficiary characteristics and benefit utilization.


The Sfa Economist Vol. 4 No. 1, J. E. Ericson, Hanieth Flynt Oct 1959

The Sfa Economist Vol. 4 No. 1, J. E. Ericson, Hanieth Flynt

SFA Economist, 1956-1960

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New Mexico Business: October 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Oct 1959

New Mexico Business: October 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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The report documents a seasonal decline in statewide business activity, driven by construction slowdowns and a copper strike, noting that the Index “dropped… some 5% below July’s level.” It also features an extensive historical analysis of New Mexico’s electric power industry, highlighting rapid growth in utility capacity and production.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: October 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Oct 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: October 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

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This report presents detailed labor market and employment security data for August 1959, including employment service activity, job placements, agricultural labor programs, unemployment insurance operations, and employer contribution statistics. Special sections examine dependents’ allowances under state and federal unemployment compensation programs, providing insight into beneficiary demographics and benefit utilization patterns.


Covered Employment And Wages_September 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Sep 1959

Covered Employment And Wages_September 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Covered Employment and Wages Quarterly Report: First Quarter 1959 is a statistical publication issued by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in September 1959. The report provides comprehensive data on covered employment, wages, and average weekly earnings for workers insured under New Mexico's unemployment compensation system during the first quarter of 1959. The report highlights the influence of oil, natural gas, uranium mining and milling, federal research activities, and construction projects on New Mexico's expanding economy. The publication contains extensive statistical tables covering major sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation and utilities, trade, finance and real estate, …


New Mexico Business: September 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1959

New Mexico Business: September 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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The report documents highlights New Mexico’s July 1959 business activity largely “marked time,” with modest declines in the statewide business index but notable gains in petroleum, gas, and copper production. It also includes a detailed economic study of New Mexico lawyers, highlighting income disparities, demographic patterns, and structural challenges within the profession.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: September 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Sep 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: September 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

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This report presents detailed state and national statistics on employment service operations, labor placements, agricultural referrals, unemployment insurance appeals, claimant benefit experiences, and employer contribution activities. Special tables examine appeals outcomes, insured unemployment duration, and unemployment insurance administration, providing a comprehensive snapshot of labor market and employment security conditions in 1959.


New Mexico Business: August 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Aug 1959

New Mexico Business: August 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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This report highlights a pause in New Mexico’s business decline, with the Index of Business Activity holding steady while employment, construction, and production indicators show mixed movement across sectors.


Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_June-July 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Aug 1959

Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_June-July 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

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Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in 1959 produced unemployment claims benefits program data under the contract to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: August 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Aug 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: August 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

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The report analyzes disqualifications by issue type, including voluntary quits, misconduct, availability for work, and refusal of suitable work, providing detailed state-level statistics for April through June 1959.


New Mexico Business: July 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jul 1959

New Mexico Business: July 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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This report explores the rapid expansion of consumer credit in the United States and New Mexico, including credit cards, revolving credit plans, installment lending, consumer debt, and changing spending patterns during the postwar era. It also reviews New Mexico’s strong economic performance in 1959, highlighting employment growth, construction activity, and continued business expansion following the national recession of 1957-58.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: July 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Jul 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: July 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles detailed employment security and labor market statistics for all states and territories, including employment service activities, occupational and industry placements, labor testing programs, and unemployment compensation indicators. The publication documents trends affecting women, veterans, handicapped workers, older workers, and agricultural labor markets during the late 1950s.


Covered Employment And Wages Quarterly_June 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jun 1959

Covered Employment And Wages Quarterly_June 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) is a comprehensive program that compiles data on employment and wages for workers covered by state unemployment insurance laws and Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). It provides a virtual census of nonagricultural employees and their wages, along with data on agricultural industries. The QCEW program is a cooperative effort between the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and state employment security agencies.


Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Apr-May 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jun 1959

Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Apr-May 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in 1959 produced unemployment claims benefits program data under the contract to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


New Mexico Business: June 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jun 1959

New Mexico Business: June 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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The report examines the changing structure of commercial banking in New Mexico, analyzing growth in deposits, loans, resources, and lending patterns between 1948 and 1958. It also presents an analysis of the 1957 Census of Governments, including the role of federal employment in New Mexico and its significance to the state's economy.


New Mexico Business: May 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research May 1959

New Mexico Business: May 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

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The report documents a sharp March 1959 upswing in statewide business activity—“nearly 12% above both its February figure and… its March 1958 level”—driven by strong employment gains across most industries and exceptionally high construction activity. A detailed multi‑city analysis shows widespread increases in residential and “other” building permits, despite weakness in nonresidential construction.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: May 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor May 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: May 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report presents extensive state and national data on labor market conditions, employment service activities, unemployment insurance operations, interstate claims and payments, benefit payment timeliness, and disqualification decisions. The report reflects labor market recovery trends following the 1957-1958 recession and provides detailed measures of employment security program administration.


Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Feb-Mar 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Apr 1959

Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Feb-Mar 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in 1959 produced unemployment claims benefits program data under the contract to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


New Mexico Business: April 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Apr 1959

New Mexico Business: April 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business reviews New Mexico's economic performance in early 1959, emphasizing strong construction activity, employment growth, and improvements in several sectors despite continued weakness in parts of the mining industry. It also includes a reprinted policy essay discussing agricultural surplus issues, farm supports, and rural economic development within a broader national context.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: April 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Apr 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: April 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles detailed labor market, employment service, and unemployment insurance statistics for early 1959, including placements, referrals, insured claimant experience, dependents’ allowance programs, and state-level employment security administration. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of workforce conditions and unemployment compensation activity during a period of economic adjustment following the 1957-1958 recession.


Covered Employment And Wages Quarterly_March 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Mar 1959

Covered Employment And Wages Quarterly_March 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) is a comprehensive program that compiles data on employment and wages for workers covered by state unemployment insurance laws and Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). It provides a virtual census of nonagricultural employees and their wages, along with data on agricultural industries. The QCEW program is a cooperative effort between the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and state employment security agencies.


Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Dec-Jan 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Mar 1959

Monthly Bulletin Uc Benefits_Dec-Jan 1959, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in 1959 produced unemployment claims benefits program data under the contract to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


New Mexico Business: March 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Mar 1959

New Mexico Business: March 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report highlights mild seasonal declines across most sectors in January, though overall business activity remained nearly 9 percent above the prior year, driven by strong construction, rising deposits and loans, and robust natural‑gas production. It also discusses missing retail‑sales data caused by administrative reporting failures and stresses the importance of accurate state economic information.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: March 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor Mar 1959

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: March 1959, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles national and state labor market indicators, including employment service activity, unemployment compensation operations, occupational and industrial placement data, appeals activity, and unemployment insurance administration statistics. The volume documents labor market conditions and employment security trends during a period of economic recovery and changing employment patterns in the late 1950s.


New Mexico Business: February 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Feb 1959

New Mexico Business: February 1959, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This 1959 issue reports a strong end-of-year surge in statewide business activity, noting that “a strong burst of activity… pushed the Index to a new high,” though performance varied across sectors such as mining, construction, retail, and agriculture. It also provides detailed December 1958 county-level sales data and statewide economic indicators.