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BLS

BLS

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A United States government office that collects and reports data about jobs and pay
  • proper noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (EE. UU.)
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of unionized private employees fell last year to 7.4 million.
  • BLS statistics
  • BLS labor statistics
  • BLS report

While things are tough in the tech sector, the BLS data shows that the ratio of job openings to job seekers is still quite good.

Examples

  • The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor.

    Academic text (2007)

  • To give just one example, in March 2001, the BLS estimated the total number of jobs to be 132.51 million.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Another thirty days have passed, and the BLS this morning released its monthly jobs report.

    Blog text (2)

  • Employment is measured by the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a division of the Department of Labor.

    Academic text (2005)

  • A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report indicates that there were 477,000 social work positions in 2002 (BLS, 2004).

    Academic text (2006)

  • This month's BLS report revealed that unemployment rates have decreased across several states.

  • The BLS provides essential statistics on wages and employment trends throughout the country.

  • Every quarter, the BLS publishes its findings on labor market conditions and job growth.

Surface Forms

BLS main

Etymology

BLS is the short name for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, using the first letters of the full name. It is a U.S. government office that collects facts about 'work' and pay, which is why people cite BLS when they talk about jobs and wages.