1979 Youth Survey Gets Update for Aging Boomer Work Lives
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to update how it collects info from people born between 1957-1964 for the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979. This survey tracks their work and life changes over time, with interviews planned for April to July 2027. They’re asking for public feedback by November 30, 2026, aiming to make the process easier and less time-consuming without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Interim 17‑minute survey for 1957–1964 births
You may be asked to take part in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 interim interview between April 2027 and July 2027. The survey targets people born 1957–1964 (ages 61–68 as of December 31, 2025), will have about 51 questions, and averages 17 minutes per respondent; BLS expects to interview about 4,500 people.
Survey offered online and by phone
The interim survey will be conducted by internet and by telephone. BLS anticipates approximately one-third of interviews will be self-administered online and the remaining interviews will be interviewer-administered by telephone during April–July 2027.
Brief validation check for up to 2% of respondents
No more than 2 percent of respondents (about 90 people) will be asked to take a brief validation interview a few weeks after the initial interview; the validation interviews are planned for June 2027 and average 0.033 hours each.
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