In the past fifteen years, St. Louis-like many older industrial cities-has experienced declining population payrolls and municipal revenue. In turn, the city has laid off workers and privatized operations to balance its budget. The effect on representation of African-Americans in the municipal work force has not been neutral. The number and percentage of African-American workers has fallen, leading to the conclusion that cutback management is inimical to work force diversity.
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