President Donald Trump has appointed E.J. Antoni as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the dismissal of the previous head.
The change in leadership was prompted by dissatisfaction over a recent jobs report that fell short of expectations.
Antoni is a seasoned economist known for his expertise in labor markets and economic indicators. The White House expects him to restore confidence and momentum in the BLS’s critical role of collecting and analyzing employment, wage, and labor-related data.
The BLS’s work is essential in shaping economic policy, with employment figures serving as key indicators of economic health. Antoni faces the challenge of ensuring the agency delivers accurate, timely, and transparent data amid a rapidly evolving economic environment.
Antoni’s tenure is seen as a pivotal step in reinforcing the integrity of U.S. labor market statistics during a crucial period for the economy.