The severe economic impact of COVID-19 has created deep interest in both the original impact and the levels of economic recovery experienced thus far. The West Region Virtual Data Users’ Conference will bring together national BLS experts to discuss the effect of COVID-19 on employment, wages, prices, and production, providing some regional aspects when available. Join the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on September 29th from 9:00a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT.

BLS Commissioner William Beach will discuss how the Agency has continued to collect data and produce gold standard numbers during the pandemic. Associate Commissioners Julie Hatch Maxfield and Jeffrey Hill will present data on employment, unemployment, and prices. Assistant Commissioner Hilery Simpson will cover the topics of wages, benefits, and work requirements during the pandemic. The event will conclude with a panel of experts discussing how COVID-19 has changed the outlook for labor, as well as lessons from past post-pandemic recoveries. A short Q&A session will follow each presentation.

Event Information

• When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
• Where: Virtual via WebEx.
• Time: 9:00a.m.–12:00 p.m. PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME, please login at 8:45 a.m.
• Cost: FREE
• Registration is required via Eventbrite no later than Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 5:00 p.m.