The Nation - News from March 25, 1985

Minorities and women made significant gains in employment during the 1970s, due largely to affirmative action programs, and the guidelines should be continued despite criticism from the Reagan Administration, a report said. The study, by the Washington-based Potomac Institute, found that blacks’ share of the job market increased by 15% during the decade, with the majority of those jobs in higher-paying categories. Women increased their share in the job market by 19%.