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The article reports on the Chinese labor market as of June 2013, discussing how strikes and worker protests have contributed to slow growth, as well as how rising wages for Chinese workers are causing companies to close factories in China in order to control costs.

The article speculates on the growth of the job market in the U.S. in May 2013 before the publication of the official report in June 2013, analyzing how the projected job growth will impact the U.S. stock market and whether or not job growth will force the U.S. Federal Reserve to slow its buying of government securities.

The article reports that Chinese companies are using unconventional approaches to encourage employee loyalty including singing competitions, sponsored dating events, and karaoke contests. Topics include the record labor shortages in China as of May 2013, the increase in Chinese migrant labor, and the impact of workplace social networking on employee satisfaction.

The article discusses a report on unemployment in the U.S. for March 2013, and attributes the departure of almost one-half million people from the labor force to an educational system that doesn't equip people with employable skills, and government benefits that provide a disincentive to find a job.

The article discusses a declining labor-force participation rate in the U.S., with an April 5, 2013 government report putting the percentage of the population either working or seeking work at 63.3%, the lowest level in over 33 years.

The article discusses the political consequences of Germany's economic conditions and the taxation and deficit-reduction terms it sets to bailout Southern European countries such as Spain, Greece, and Cyprus, focusing on issues of labor supply and youth unemployment.

The article reports on the labor market in China as of March 2013, discussing how an improved manufacturing industry has increased demand for labor and examining how the labor demand has caused Chinese workers' wages to rise, creating positive labor productivity growth.

The article discusses a report on job creation in the U.S. during February, 2013, with commentary presented on favorable aspects such as the creation of a net 236,000 new jobs, as well as on troubling signs including a continuing decline in the labor-force participation rate.

The article discusses social conditions and legal issues for migrant workers living in southern China, an area that has prospered from its manufacturing industries, with information on wages for migrant workers living in cities without residency permits.

The article discusses a shortage of laborers in the U.S. agriculture industry, with information presented about the substantial presence of illegal aliens among farm workers, factors that have reduced their numbers, and steps farmers are taking to address the situation.

The article discusses China's one-child policy and reports that Ma Jiantang of the country's National Bureau of Statistics said on January 18, 2013 that the policy should be reconsidered in light of a decline in China's labor force.

The author observes that the proportion of working-age U.S. citizens who work has declined since the year 2000, notes the malign impact that development has had on the U.S. economy, and cites several contributing causes including extended unemployment benefits, food stamps, and Social Security disability payments.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to November 2012 articles including "Airlines Face Acute Shortage of Pilots," the op-ed piece "The Lessons of Defeat for the GOP" by Karl Rove, and "Afghan Women Fear Rights Will Erode as U.S. Leaves."

Letters to the editor are presented on topics presented in previous issues of "The Wall Street Journal" including why the Medicaid system in the U.S. must be fixed, whether candidates with business leadership experience are more qualified to be presidents of the U.S., and the U.S. labor supply.

The article speculates on what the U.S. Department of Labor's report on the unemployment rate in the U.S. in October 2012 will suggest about economic growth in the U.S., discussing how slower population growth in the U.S. and a decreasing work force will affect the jobless rate in the country.

The author presents his thoughts on the teacher workforce in the U.S. and states that it should be reduced rather than expanded, arguing that hiring additional teachers will not improve academic achievement and ultimately bankrupt state and local governments.

The article discusses U.S. unemployment as of October 2012, highlighting the number of people who have left the workforce, the percentage of the unemployed who find work in a given month, and factors influencing labor force participation.

The article discusses weak job growth in the U.S. along with a decline in the number of people participating in the U.S. labor force during the tenure of U.S. President Barack Obama, and states that no U.S. President since Jimmy Carter during the 1970s has helped the middle class less than Obama.

The article discusses the declining labor-force participation rate in the U.S. and considers how the appropriate policy response depends on the division of "missing" workers among newly-retired people, temporary dropouts from the work force, and long-term unemployed workers who are no longer looking for work.

The article discusses a decline in the civilian labor participation rate in the U.S., and attributes it to a variety of factors including the Federal Reserve's policy of maintaining low interest rates, and increasingly generous transfer payments from government.

The author responds to criticisms of his book entitled "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010." According to the author, critics charge him with ignoring labor markets in assessing cultural divisions within the U.S. The author states that attitudes concerning individuals without as much education or wealth as others is condescending, and that such individuals must be morally accountable.

The authors offer their opinions on social policy in New Jersey as of March 2012, particularly proposed legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage and the impact the legislation might have on the labor force among teens and young adults.

The article states that General Electric Co. expanded its global workforce by 4.9 percent in 2011 to about 301,000 employees.

The article discusses a report on job creation in the U.S. during December 2011, and offers comments on the number of jobs created, the relatively low rate of labor-force participation in the U.S., and the 5.8 million jobs lost since 2007 that have yet to be recovered.

The article focuses the occurrence of a labor shortage in the U.S., which is attributed to the arrest and control of illegal immigration.

This article reports on the impact of a scarcity of labor on projects of energy companies in Australia in 2011.

The article reports on the plan of U.S. finance company Knight Capital Group Inc. to layoff six per cent of its global work force in August 2011.

The article addresses labor shortages experienced in the fields of social networking and software development in the U.S.

The article reports on the plan of Rockwell Collins to expand its work force by around 4% in 2011.

The author reflects on the expected shortage of physicians in the U.S.

The article reports on the labor data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on December 17, 2010 that wages of workers increased in 10 states and the District of Columbia, and regions benefiting from a rise in commodity sales and federal spending are recovering.

The author focuses on the negative impact of the increasing older work force in the U.S. as of September 2010, such as more competition for already insufficient jobs.

The author asserts that as the second Labor Day of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama comes on September 6, 2010, the U.S. work force has little to show for it other than higher unemployment, stagnant wages and a growing budget deficit.

The article describes the problem pose by summer vacations to the workforce of several U.S. companies like OperationsInc., Quality Buildings Inc. and David's Soundview Catering, as of August 30, 2010.

The article reports on the shortage of skilled labor in Germany due to the nation's declining birth rate and the emigration of engineers and highly trained workers to the European Union and the U.S.

The article reports on the plan of several Southeast Asian nations to link their labor forces through improved regional infrastructure and supply chains to take advantage of the increasing manufacturing wages in China as of August 2010.

The article discloses the plan of electronics product manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Corp. to raise its workforce in China to support growth as of August 2010.

The article reports on the findings of a survey by Accenture which showed that many companies do not plan to restore their work forces before at levels before the recession.

The article stresses the slow pace of improvements in women participation in the work force in Japan as of 2010.

The article reports on the impact of the recession in the U.S. on the work force based on a study released by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center on June 30, 2010.

The author focuses on the challenge facing new U.S. college graduates in 2010 as they enter a labor force that neither wants nor needs them. He notes that one of the three hurdles confronting new graduates is the poor condition of the economy. He cites that the easiest way to get a job is to know someone who can provide a job. He asserts that competing against graduates in 2009 is perhaps the biggest hindrance for new college graduates in 2010.

The article reports on the return to the labor force of U.S. citizens as the economy stabilizes as of April 2010 with some looking for new jobs while others starting their own business enterprises.

The article focuses on the unreadiness of some small business enterprises for the sudden emergence of business opportunities in the U.S. in 2009. This is said to be due to a number of reasons such as the lack of cash, lines of credit and manpower. About 52% of small businesses encountered difficulties in cash flow based on the recent Discover Small Business Watch survey. Some businesses, including the restaurant Pastabilities owned by Karyn Korteling, are already preparing for an improvement in economic conditions.

The article reports on the shortage in supply of U.S. Army mental health counselors in Afghanistan, according to new surveys released on November 13, 2009. Based on the surveys, the overall mental health of soldiers is affected by their repeated deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. The surveys found that antidepressants are used by more experienced soldiers. It also cites the increased rate of suicide among soldiers in October.

The authors consider the factors that will drive the growth of economies in Asia. They stress the key role to be played by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in creating strong, sustainable and balanced economic growth. They cite the importance of flexible labor markets and an educated labor force to achieve durable development. They also note the need to promote cross-border private investments.

The article reports that International Paper Co. will reduced its employees by 1,600 or almost 3 percent of its current work force in response to weak demand. The biggest maker of cardboard box materials is also planning to permanently close some of its plants. The shut down will bring down capacity by 2.1 million tons.

The article reports on the plan of software exporter Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) to increase its work force in China to tap increasing demand for outsourcing services in the country, according to TCS executive vice president Girija Pande. The total work force of the company in 42 countries is over 140,000 people. It cites the desire of the company to increase its presence in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. Also mentioned is the strong presence of TCS in the financial sector of China.

The article reports on the hunger strike conducted by the faculty members of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to demand higher pay as schools face staffing shortage. An increase in the minimum entry-level pay to about 9,000 U.S. dollars from 6,000 dollars annually is being demanded by the professors. It cites the failure of the nation to produce enough employable graduates to meet its economic growth, despite IIT students being almost guaranteed of prominent positions in the work force.

The article reports on the lack of workforce in the Australian mining industry as it recovers from the downturn. It notes that many jobs have been created in the mining and energy sectors following a quick recovery in the demand from China and other countries for Australian mineral exports. The federal government has also allocated 84 billion dollars for infrastructure spending to include new school halls and a new broadband network. It adds that the country is in need of skilled workers ranging from engineers to drillers.

The article presents questions and answers related to work and family including the return of at-home parents to the work force, a study by Gallup and Sallie Mae on how families finance college and tips for locating an executive coach.