Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private industry decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are , and relevant, objective, timely, and accurate. The BLS is headquartered in Washington, D.C.