Graduation Date
1986
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Applied Anthropology
Committee Chair Name
John Gai
Committee Chair Affiliation
Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Jerrald D. Krause
Third Committee Member Name
Ben Fairless
Keywords
Sociology
Subject Categories
Sociology
Abstract
In 1986 it is generally accepted that national economic conditions have improved over recessionary conditions which occurred in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Decline in the manufacturing or "smokestack" sector of the economy is not the major headline or concern that it was a few short years ago. Substantial numbers of workers have been recalled in construction, automotive, aircraft and other industries in the heavy manufacturing sector, demonstrating again the cyclical nature of these industries. Hard times are not over however in the economy — a substantial number of industries, geographic regions, communities and workers are still being impacted by plant closures and constriction of industries due to foreign competition, abandoning obsolete plants, corporate conversion toward more "liquid" assets, etc. Many manufacturing workers, especially older male workers, have been permanently displaced as a result of selective rehiring, and millions of Americans have been forced to find jobs in unrelated occupations. Subsequently, the "marginal workforce", including unskilled, economically disadvantaged, minorities, young and old, continue to be impacted by worker displacement.
Recommended Citation
Swatez, Mitchell, "Plant Shutdown/Layoff and Social Support Interventions" (1986). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2493.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2493