Do you agree with the author or not The author argues that part-time workers should not be included in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' unemployment rate, as they are still working and earning money. They believe that part-time workers may have different reasons for not working full-time, such as school or childcare. However, they believe that unemployed people should not be included in the unemployment rate, as they may not be searching for a job or wanting a part-time job. The author suggests that unemployed people should be included in the unemployment rate.t