U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The principal federal agency for labor economics and statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the primary federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publishing data on labor economics, employment, prices, and productivity. It produces key economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index, unemployment rate, and payroll employment figures. The BLS serves as an authoritative public resource for workers, businesses, researchers, and policymakers.
BLS collects and publishes statistical data through surveys and research programs, releasing regular reports and datasets on employment, inflation, wages, and productivity.
researchers, policymakers, businesses, and the general public seeking labor and economic data
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