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Job security in America: a better approach.

By Abraham, Katharine; Houseman, Susan
Publication: Brookings Review
Date: Tuesday, June 22 1993

US labor market policies encourage the system of mass layoffs which hurt workers and their families, representing a sizable portion of the population. Job security can and must be promoted in America to induce a more equitable welfare for workers and the industrial sector. The German labor market policies can be looked into as a model for changing American labor market policies.

During the recent recession millions of U.S. workers were laid off from their jobs. Even a temporary layoff can impose a real hardship on affected workers and their families, and many of this recession's

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