Seasonal Unemployment In The Construction Industry

Systems analysis of the problem and impact of seasonal unemployment in the construction industry, based on a case study of the barnhart island project (jointly conducted by the USA and Canada) - covers the technical aspects of winter work climatic influence, capital costs, labour costs, direct social costs in the form of unemployment benefit for construction workers, etc. References and statistical tables.

Conference paper prepared for an ILO Meeting on employment security and wages in civil engineering, public works and the construction industry - covers employment trends, stabilisation of business cycles, reduction of seasonal unemployment, labour force adjustment, creation of employment opportunities in developing countries, etc. References and statistical tables. Conference held in Geneva 1977 jan 12 to 20.

Comparison of employment policies in Europe, particularly Scandinavian countries, and Canada for the reduction of seasonal unemployment in the construction industry - covers seasonal programming of regular public works projects, the problem of extra winter costs in equipment and techniques, unemployment benefit compensation in BAD weather, etc. References and statistical tables.