Different employment reports monitor somewhat different data, according the BLS. Some stories, for example, exclude government employment, agricultural labor, self-employment, and other categories.
But with time, these several data sources usually line up really closely.
Because of its larger scope and reliance on real payroll data instead of survey-based estimates, the BED and the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages are generally considered as more accurate.
The continuous changes raise more questions about the accuracy of economic performance stories from the former government.
The revised data show a different scenario notwithstanding public declarations that present a good picture of employment development and economic health across 2023.
The changes also follow the 2024 presidential contest, in which President Donald Trump won the popular vote and swept all seven swing states, effectively securing a second term.
