1. Origins and historical evolution. 2. The Changing labour market 3. Role, functions and resources of the public employment service 4. Job -broking 5. Labour market information 6. Administration of labour market adjustmment programmes 7. unemployment benefits and the public employment service 8. organising and managing the service9. the PES and other organizations.

Reviews U.S. Employment Service activities and mission. Aug. 10, 1964 hearing was held in Detroit, Mich.

This publication provides a wide range of indicators for comparing the operational and institutional characteristics of 73 Public Employment Services in 71 countries around the world.

On cover: Employment and society

This publication provides an in-depth look at the public employment service and recent policy initiatives in the United States. Areas of concern about recent reforms are outlined and options for making policies more effective are presented.

Corrected print. Considers legislation to transfer U.S. Employment Service to DOL and to establish a Federal-state cooperative employment services program.