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|Mission=The BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. It collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to inform public and private decision-making on employment, compensation, prices, and working conditions. | |Mission=The BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. It collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to inform public and private decision-making on employment, compensation, prices, and working conditions. | ||
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|Website=https://www.bls.gov | |Website=https://www.bls.gov | ||
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{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|US government agency}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>| logo = Bureau of Labor Statistics logo.svg | ||
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| logo_width = 200 | | logo_width = 200 | ||
| image = Postal Square Building.jpg | | image = Postal Square Building.jpg | ||
| image_caption = The [[Postal Square Building]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], headquarters of the Bureau of Labor Statistics | | image_caption = The [[Postal Square Building]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], headquarters of the Bureau of Labor Statistics | ||
| formed = {{ | | formed = {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|1884|6|27}} | ||
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| jurisdiction = [[Federal government of the United States]] | | jurisdiction = [[Federal government of the United States]] | ||
| headquarters = [[Postal Square Building]]<br />[[Washington, D.C.]], U.S. | | headquarters = [[Postal Square Building]]<br />[[Washington, D.C.]], U.S. | ||
| employees = 2,100< | | employees = 2,100<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
| budget = $655 million (2021)< | | budget = $655 million (2021)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
| chief1_name = [[Erika McEntarfer]] | | chief1_name = [[Erika McEntarfer]] | ||
| chief1_position = Commissioner< | | chief1_position = Commissioner<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
| chief2_name = William J. Wiatrowski | | chief2_name = William J. Wiatrowski | ||
| chief2_position = Deputy Commissioner< | | chief2_position = Deputy Commissioner<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
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| website = {{ | | website = {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|https://www.bls.gov|bls.gov}} | ||
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The '''Bureau of Labor Statistics''' ('''BLS''') is a unit of the [[United States Department of Labor]]. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the [[government of the United States|U.S. government]] in the broad field of [[labor economics|labor economics and statistics]] and serves as a principal agency of the [[Federal Statistical System of the United States|U.S. Federal Statistical System]]. The BLS collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the [[United States Congress|U.S. Congress]], other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor representatives. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the United States Department of Labor, and conducts research measuring the income levels families need to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.< | The '''Bureau of Labor Statistics''' ('''BLS''') is a unit of the [[United States Department of Labor]]. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the [[government of the United States|U.S. government]] in the broad field of [[labor economics|labor economics and statistics]] and serves as a principal agency of the [[Federal Statistical System of the United States|U.S. Federal Statistical System]]. The BLS collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the [[United States Congress|U.S. Congress]], other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor representatives. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the United States Department of Labor, and conducts research measuring the income levels families need to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
BLS data must satisfy a number of criteria, including relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, impartiality in both subject matter and presentation, and accessibility to all. To avoid the appearance of partiality, the dates of major data releases are scheduled more than a year in advance, in coordination with the [[Office of Management and Budget]].< | BLS data must satisfy a number of criteria, including relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, impartiality in both subject matter and presentation, and accessibility to all. To avoid the appearance of partiality, the dates of major data releases are scheduled more than a year in advance, in coordination with the [[Office of Management and Budget]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|United States labor law}} | ||
The Bureau of Labor was established within the [[United States Department of the Interior|Department of the Interior]] on June 27, 1884, to collect information about employment and labor. Its creation under the Bureau of Labor Act (23 Stat. 60) stemmed from the findings of U.S. Senator [[Henry W. Blair]]'s "Labor and Capital Hearings", which examined labor issues and working conditions in the U.S.< | The Bureau of Labor was established within the [[United States Department of the Interior|Department of the Interior]] on June 27, 1884, to collect information about employment and labor. Its creation under the Bureau of Labor Act (23 Stat. 60) stemmed from the findings of U.S. Senator [[Henry W. Blair]]'s "Labor and Capital Hearings", which examined labor issues and working conditions in the U.S.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Statistician [[Carroll D. Wright]] became the first U.S. Commissioner of Labor in 1885, a position he held until 1905. The Bureau's placement within the federal government structure changed three times in the first 29 years following its formation. It was made an independent (sub-Cabinet) department by the Department of Labor Act (25 Stat. 182) on June 13, 1888. The Bureau was then incorporated into the [[United States Department of Commerce and Labor|Department of Commerce and Labor]] by the Department of Commerce Act (32 Stat. 827) on February 14, 1903. Finally, it was transferred under the [[United States Department of Labor|Department of Labor]] in 1913 where it resides today.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> The BLS is now headquartered in the [[Postal Square Building]] near the [[United States Capitol]] and [[Washington Union Station]]. | ||
Since 1915, the BLS has published the ''[[Monthly Labor Review]]'', a journal focused on the data and methodologies of labor statistics. | Since 1915, the BLS has published the ''[[Monthly Labor Review]]'', a journal focused on the data and methodologies of labor statistics. | ||
The BLS is headed by a commissioner who serves a four-year term from the date he or she takes office. The most recent Commissioner of Labor Statistics is [[William W. Beach]],< | The BLS is headed by a commissioner who serves a four-year term from the date he or she takes office. The most recent Commissioner of Labor Statistics is [[William W. Beach]],<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> who was assumed office on March 28, 2019 <span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Beach was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 13, 2019.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
[[Erica Groshen]] was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 2, 2013, and sworn in as the 14th Commissioner of Labor Statistics on January 29, 2013, for a term that ended on January 27, 2017.< | [[Erica Groshen]] was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 2, 2013, and sworn in as the 14th Commissioner of Labor Statistics on January 29, 2013, for a term that ended on January 27, 2017.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> William Wiatrowski, Deputy Commissioner of the BLS, served as Acting Commissioner until the next commissioner, William Beach was sworn in. Beach served until January 2024, at which time he was succeeded by Erika McEntarfer. | ||
==Commissioners== | ==Commissioners== | ||
Commissioners of Labor Statistics (1885 to present):< | Commissioners of Labor Statistics (1885 to present):<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
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==Statistical reporting== | ==Statistical reporting== | ||
Statistics published by the BLS fall into four main categories:< | Statistics published by the BLS fall into four main categories:<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
=== Prices === | === Prices === | ||
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[[File:US Unemployment measures.svg|thumb|Unemployment measurements by the BLS from 1950 to 2010]] | [[File:US Unemployment measures.svg|thumb|Unemployment measurements by the BLS from 1950 to 2010]] | ||
[[File:Job seekers ratio.webp|thumb|300px|Job seekers ratio in the [[JOLTS report]] | [[File:Job seekers ratio.webp|thumb|300px|Job seekers ratio in the [[JOLTS report]] | ||
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{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|#2A9B00|Balanced job market}} | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|#BA3117|Hot job market}} | ||
]] | ]] | ||
* [[Current Population Survey]] (The "Household Survey") | * [[Current Population Survey]] (The "Household Survey") | ||
** The [[American Time Use Survey]]< | ** The [[American Time Use Survey]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* Current Employment Statistics< | * Current Employment Statistics<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> (The "Establishment Survey") | ||
** [[Unemployment#United States Bureau of Labor statistics|Payroll Employment]] | ** [[Unemployment#United States Bureau of Labor statistics|Payroll Employment]] | ||
** [[JOLTS report]] - Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey | ** [[JOLTS report]] - Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey | ||
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** [[Salary|Salary Data]] | ** [[Salary|Salary Data]] | ||
* Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)< | * Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
** [[List of U.S. states by unemployment rate]] | ** [[List of U.S. states by unemployment rate]] | ||
* Current Employment Statistics State and Area program< | * Current Employment Statistics State and Area program<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* The [[Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey]] (JOLTS)< | * The [[Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey]] (JOLTS)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)< | * The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* The Business Employment Dynamics (BED) program< | * The Business Employment Dynamics (BED) program<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* [[Ten year occupational employment projections]] | * [[Ten year occupational employment projections]] | ||
* [[Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics]], called OES until recently | * [[Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics]], called OES until recently | ||
* [[Mass Layoff Statistics--discontinued in 2013]]< | * [[Mass Layoff Statistics--discontinued in 2013]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
=== Compensation and working conditions === | === Compensation and working conditions === | ||
* [[National Compensation Survey]] | * [[National Compensation Survey]] | ||
** [[Employment Cost Index]] | ** [[Employment Cost Index]] | ||
* [[Workplace Injury and Fatality Statistics]]< | * [[Workplace Injury and Fatality Statistics]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
=== Productivity === | === Productivity === | ||
* [[Labor productivity]], aggregate and by industry< | * [[Labor productivity]], aggregate and by industry<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* [[Multifactor productivity]] | * [[Multifactor productivity]] | ||
* [[State labor productivity]] | * [[State labor productivity]] | ||
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==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* {{ | * {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|1=http://www.bls.gov/}} | ||
* [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584 Records of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the National Archives (Record Group 257)] | * [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584 Records of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the National Archives (Record Group 257)] | ||
* [https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-statistics-bureau Bureau of Labor Statistics] in the [[Federal Register]] | * [https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-statistics-bureau Bureau of Labor Statistics] in the [[Federal Register]] | ||
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* [http://AnyStats.com Local Area Unemployment Reports] | * [http://AnyStats.com Local Area Unemployment Reports] | ||
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[[Category:Bureau of Labor Statistics| ]] | [[Category:Bureau of Labor Statistics| ]] | ||