American Studies

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people. We are the democratic, voluntary federation of 63 national and international labor unions that represent more than 15 million working people. We strive to ensure all working people are treated fairly, with decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, dignity, and equal opportunities. We help people acquire valuable skills and job-readiness for the 21st century economy. In fact, we operate the largest training network outside the U.S. military.

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with 173,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members and supporters.

The central bank’s decentralized structure ensures economic conditions around the nation are represented in monetary policy. The St. Louis Fed proudly serves the Eighth Federal Reserve District, which has approximately 15 million people. Our District spans all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. We have branch offices in Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis.

The Voice of the American Employer Survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Franklin Templeton from November 25 to December 6, 2024. All 1,002 respondents, based in the United States, are classified as employers, defined as having at least some influence over company benefits and/or hiring at organizations with over 100 employees. Respondents represent a mix of industries, company size, role, age, and race.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

The Survey Center on American Life, a project of the American Enterprise Institute, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding the way cultural, political, and technological changes are shaping the lives of ordinary Americans. The Center conducts original survey research focusing on critical issues in American public and private life that are not often featured in public polling. We adhere to the highest standards in survey methodology and research practices, pursuing rigorous transparency in our approach to this work. The Center does not take political positions or advocate for particular policies.

The Employment Projections (EP) program develops information about the labor market for the Nation as a whole for 10 years in the future.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information for more than 300 occupational profiles covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy.

The U.S. Department of Labor exists to to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

The Texas AFL-CIO is the state labor federation for Texas, representing 240,000+ affiliated union members who want a fair shot for all working people – union and non-union alike.

TexasLMI.com is an interactive website hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that disseminates Texas labor market statistics, offering time series labor market data and provides inquiry capabilities for labor force, employment and unemployment estimates, industry and occupational projections, and occupational wage data. TexasLMI.com is the main conduit where the State’s unemployment rate is published. TWC is contractually obligated to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to publish the unemployment rate. TexasLMI.com fulfills this obligation.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is a state agency responsible for promoting and supporting a workforce system that helps employers, individuals, and communities achieve economic prosperity. It provides workforce development services, including job training, unemployment benefits, and related support services.