Shift workers by reason for working shift, usual full- time wage and salary workers, May 1997 (percent) Reason Easier commute, less traffic 1 Not reporting reasons 1 Better arrangements for care of family members 3 Allows time for school 3 Better child care arrangements 4 Could not get any other job 6 Better pay 6 Other reasons 13 Mandated by employer to meet transportation/ pollution program requirements 13 Nature of the job 51