December 31, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)

The baby-boom generation to remain in the labor force

Percent change in labor force by age, projected 2008-18
Age	Percent change in labor force
Ages 16 to 24	-4
Ages 25 to 34	10
Ages 35 to 44	-1
Ages 45 to 54	-5
Ages 55 to 64	33
Ages 65 and older	78

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