Editors
Dmitri N. Shalin
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2006
Publication Title
The Social Health of Nevada: Leading Indicators and Quality of Life in the Silver State
Publisher
UNLV: Center for Democratic Culture Publications
First page number:
1
Last page number:
30
Abstract
Nevada generally gets high marks for its labor market conditions, sustained economic growth, and high standards of living. Compared to the employment situation in many other regions, Nevada does indeed post impressive numbers. Yet, a closer look at the local employment and occupation structure reveals a complex pattern requiring a nuanced assessment. While some workers in Nevada have high earnings, median wages for year-round workers are no higher than the national average. Nevada has low unemployment rates and a robust union movement, but many jobs in the state are in the service sector that offers relatively low salaries and few long-term career opportunities. Employment rates are certainly important, and so is the employment structure, which significantly affects the overall quality of life enjoyed by state’s residents and local communities.
Keywords
Employment (Economic theory); Labor unions; Unemployment
Disciplines
Business | Community-Based Research | Labor Relations | Sociology
Language
English
Repository Citation
Prokos, A. H.
(2006).
Employment and Labor Relations in Nevada. In Dmitri N. Shalin,
The Social Health of Nevada: Leading Indicators and Quality of Life in the Silver State
1-30.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/social_health_nevada_reports/21