BLS took steps to fix data release failures but watchdog says more safeguards are needed

A watchdog report found BLS released CPI and jobs data at improper times in 2024, saying the agency still needs additional ...

Trump fired the BLS chief last year over 'rigged' data claims. New research says the move cost the US economy $20 billion

The analysis argues the firing increased policy uncertainty, causing businesses to delay investment decisions and slowing ...

What makes one job better than the next? Interesting work, BLS says.

Controlling for factors like pay and benefits, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that engagement in the work is key.
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BLS jobs report: +57K, half expectations

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 Ending the trading week early with Friday’s observance of Independence Day, we cram together the last two “Jobs Week” data points: Weekly Jobless Claims and monthly non-farm ...

The No. 1 Reason People Actually Love Their New Jobs (Hint: It’s Not the Paycheck)

A new BLS study reveals that while salary matters, this single, overlooked factor is the ultimate predictor of long-term job ...

Trump’s pick for BLS pledges to maintain agency’s integrity

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, told lawmakers he was committed to maintaining the integrity and independence of the agency.

Senate Committee Sets Vote on Trump's BLS Chief Nominee

Matsumoto, an economist who has worked at the BLS since 2015 but ​is on leave from ⁠the economic data agency to work at the ...