BLS benchmark revisions are necessary for timely and accurate data

[June Zaccone]

Real Data, Real Insight  In this email we discuss the BLS preliminary benchmark revisions, the most recent jobs report.. This week’s BLS preliminary benchmark revisions are necessary for timely and accurate data—not fodder for Trump’s attacks This week’s preliminary benchmark announcement from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals weaker job growth between March 2024 and March 2025 than when it was first reported based on survey data. Even though these changes mostly reflect the economy before he took office, President Trump and the White House have attacked government data revisions as political manipulation. Understand the process In addition, Elise Gould offers further insights via Bluesky on the jobs numbers released on September 5th. Read Elise’s post on our blog 🦋 Read Elise’s posts on Bluesky 🦋 View EPI on Bluesky 🦋 View the EPI Starter Pack on Bluesky State Policy Updates SUPPORT We need your help in order to continue our work on behalf of workers and their families. Our donors value our high-quality research, reputation for truth-telling, and practical policy solutions. Your tax-deductible gift to EPI makes you an important partner in providing this critical public service. Support EPI Trending Publications 📈 Unions raise wages. Tariffs don’t.  📈 Don’t be fooled—U.S.-born workers are facing a worse labor market in 2025   📈 Trump’s deportation agenda will destroy millions of jobs: Both immigrants and U.S.-born workers would suffer job losses, particularly in construction and child care  📈 State unemployment by race and ethnicity (Q2 2025)  📈 Unions aren’t just good for workers—they also benefit communities and democracy  Top Tools ⚙️ Family Budget Calculator ⚙️ Wage Stagnation in 9 Charts ⚙️ Minimum Wage Tracker ⚙️ The Productivity-Pay Gap ⚙️ U.S. Tax & spending explorer

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June Zaccone
National Jobs for All Network
http://www.njfac.org