The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor.
BLS data must satisfy a number of criteria, including relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today’s rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, and impartiality in both subject matter and presentation.
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 160,000 members in 177 countries.
ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.
ICAEW is a world-leading professional membership organisation that trains, develops and supports over 150,000 chartered accountants worldwide. Each of our members has the knowledge and values to help build local and global economies that are sustainable, accountable and fair. We share our knowledge and insight with governments, regulators and business leaders worldwide so we can develop a world of strong economies.
Our vision is to develop strong, accountable and open economies where people can trust data, leaders can make good decisions, public finances are transparent and businesses are accountable.