1986 Economy: American Workforce and Union Activity

According to a New York Times article published 15. February 1987, 4.7 million additional Americans found work during 1986, which indicates an increase in spending power, as 4.7 million more people were earning their own money. Unions at this time were striving to increase membership of women, as more women were beginning to work outside of the home. This all affects the fashion industry, as women in 1986 were increasingly looking to purchase professional wardrobes and had the money to do so.