Dr. Larry Hill, chair and professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, gives his insights on today's top five labor issues in his blog Labor Day Issues Past and Present.

Top 5 Current Labor Issues

1. The growth of unionization

2. COVID-19 Compliance

3. Diversity and Inclusion

4. Women in the Workforce

5. Workers in low-wage jobs experienced the most significant drop in employment

Areas of interest for Dr. Larry Hill include economic analysis, energy economics cost-benefit analysis, and economy.

Credentials include 1967 B.S., Indiana State University, 1968 M.S., Indiana State University, 1976 Ph.D., Northern Illinois University He is a member of honorary fraternities in economics and social science. He is the author of the books, "Managerial Economics" and "The Basic Macroeconomics of the American Economy"