“The decision to remove the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics undermines our ability to respond with accuracy, speed, and fairness. The Bureau of Labor Statistics informs everything from interest rates to workforce policy. Disrupting its leadership jeopardizes the quality and independence of the data that policymakers, providers, and employers rely on.
There is an urgency for New York City to invest in its own workforce data infrastructure, built on transparency and accountability. What’s at stake is dire – the futures of job seekers, workers, and neighborhoods across this city.
NYCETC and our partners are advancing initiatives like the Workforce Benchmarking Network to measure what matters, respond faster, and hold ourselves accountable. We’re preparing for disruption and we’re building the systems to navigate and shape the future. If the federal government won’t protect the integrity of our labor data, we will.”
Suggested Reading
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation Summary, August 1, 2025
- The New York Times, Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Rigged,’ Fires Labor Official