[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 163 (Friday, October 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                OCTOBER 19 IS PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL DAY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 1995

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, the Association of Part-Time Professionals 
[APTP] has designated October 19, 1995 as the first annual Part-Time 
Professional Day. In honor of this special day, the APTP is hosting an 
open house at the association's headquarters in Falls Church, VA.
  More than 4.5 million professionals work part time. These 
professionals prefer part-time work to accommodate changing priorities 
and lifestyles. Many of these individuals are parents seeking a better 
balance between work and family needs. Many are retirees who are 
interested in continuing their active participation in the work force.
  Many companies, on their own, are moving toward family-flexible 
policies such as part-time employment because they recognize that 
companies that help employees balance work and family needs have 
reduced turnover and absenteeism and increased productivity. Over the 
past 5 years, the number of part-time employees in the workplace has 
increased dramatically, and it is estimated that the part-time work 
force will continue to grow during the next 5 years.
  The APTP was founded in 1978 as a national nonprofit organization 
dedicated to promoting part-time employment on the professional level. 
APTP holds workshops, seminars and conference, and provides updated 
information on employment trends and practices. The association 
publishes a monthly newsletter of interest to part-time professionals 
and their employers.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Association of Part-Time 
Professionals for calling attention to the important role part-time 
professionals play in the workplace and establishing October 19, 1995 
as the first annual Part-Time Professional Day. On this important day, 
it is an honor for me to pay tribute to the millions of men and women 
who strive to achieve a healthy balance between career and personal 
goals through flexible work policies.

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