Literal question
Only for people who worked in the 12 months prior to the census date (Sept-1-1969 through Aug-31-1970) or who are seeking work (response 7 in #22)
[Applies to questions 23 - 28]
27. If in #23, an agricultural/fishery occupation was declared, indicate the number of months worked during the 12 months prior to the Census. If in #23, an agricultural/fishery occupation was not declared, indicate the number of hours worked during the last week.
[] 1 less than 3 months
[] 2 3 - 6 months
[] 3 6 - 9 months
[] 4 9 months or more
[] 5 less than 15 hours
[] 6 15 - 39 hours
[] 7 40 - 49 hours
[] 8 50 hours or more
[] 9 seeking employment
Interviewer instructions
Question 27 - Part 1 - If the declaration in question 23 is an occupation in farming or plant extraction, indicate the number of months the person worked during the twelve-month period prior to the date of the census
There will only be a record in this part if the declaration in Question 23 is an occupation in farming or plant extraction.
Examples:
Hoe worker in agriculture; Worker in Cattle raising; Lumberjack; Woodcutter; Charcoal manufacturer; Rubber tapper; Maté worker; Picker, Sheller and Cracker of Plant products; etc. In these cases, record the number of months the respondent worked during the twelve month period prior to the date of the Census.
Question 27 - Part 2 - If the declaration in question 23 is not an occupation in farming or plant extraction, indicate the number of hours worked during the last week
There will be a record for this part only:
a) if the declaration in Question 23 is not an occupation in farming or plant extraction;
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b) for persons who are looking for work for the first time.
In the first case, record the average number hours worked per week.
In the second case, mark Box 9 - Looking for work.
