some raw data
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/surveymost?ln
This is a database from the labor department. You can search statistics on most things clear back into the 40's. Things of interest are......
Employment Level - Civilian Labor Force
Civilian Employment-Population Ratio
Unemployment Rate - Civilian Labor Force
Make sure you select the "include graphs" box and rerun the report. It's interesting to see the trends from say the 60's to current.
This is a database from the labor department. You can search statistics on most things clear back into the 40's. Things of interest are......
Employment Level - Civilian Labor Force
Civilian Employment-Population Ratio
Unemployment Rate - Civilian Labor Force
Make sure you select the "include graphs" box and rerun the report. It's interesting to see the trends from say the 60's to current.


