The 2009 President’s Budget for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

About BLS

MISSION

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. [More about the BLS Mission]

VISION

With the strongest commitment to integrity and objectivity, the BLS will be premier among statistical agencies, producing impartial, timely, and accurate data relevant to the needs of our users and to the social and economic conditions of our Nation, its workers, and their families.

CAREERS

BLS needs economists, mathematical statisticians, and computer specialists. It also needs some administrative and financial specialists and many types of technicians and assistants. The number of vacancies is difficult to predict, but some positions are available at most times.

BUDGET

• The 2009 President’s Budget for the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Impact of the 2008 Federal Budget on the Availability and Quality of BLS Data

USEFUL LINKS

• 10th Anniversary of BLS Web Site
• Accessibility Information
• BLS Guidelines for Informing Users of Information Quality and Methodology
• BLS Programs and Surveys
• Confidentiality of Data Collected by BLS for Statistical Purposes
• Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee
• Fellowships
• Jobs in BLS - National Office in Washington, DC
• Jobs in BLS - Regions
• Mission Statement
• Post-doctoral Research Program (PDF 84K)
• Researcher Access to Data Files
• Senior Management Officials
• Strategic Plan

Last Modified Date: March 28, 2008