Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the Federal Government fact-finding agency for the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
The BLS is an independent national statistical agency collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating vital statistical data to the U.S. Congress, Federal agencies, local and State governments, business, and labor, as well as the American public.
The BLS is also the statistical resource to the Department of Labor.
Bureau of Labor Statistics must meet a number of criteria:
- 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
The statistics held by the Bureau of Labor cover a variety of topics including:
- Inflation & Prices
- International
- Pay & Benefits
- Productivity
- Regional Offices
- Spending & Time Use
- Unemployment
- Workplace Injuries
The Bureau of Labor is a public resource available for:
- Business Leaders
- Consumers
- Investors
- Jobseekers
- Media
- Public Policymakers
- Students & Teachers
- Survey Respondents
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is looking for economists, mathematical statisticians, and Information Technology Specialists. The BLS also needs administrative and financial specialists as well as many types of technicians and assistants.
The number of vacancies is difficult to predict, but some positions are available at most times. For more information, please visit the BLS Career Opportunities Web Site.
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