This is the first in a joint webinar series to share updates and lay the groundwork for improvements to the Current Population Survey.





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*Current Population Survey Modernization Efforts Webinar Series*

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are set to hold the first in a joint webinar series to share updates and lay the groundwork for improvements to the Current Population Survey (CPS) [ [link removed] ]. The CPS is sponsored jointly by the Census Bureau and BLS. It is the primary source of labor force statistics [ [link removed] ], a key Principal Federal Economic Indicator (PFEI), and is used to collect critical data measuring the nation?s economic and social well-being through supplemental questions [ [link removed] ] to the monthly basic CPS questions. The Annual Social and Economic Supplement?s Income, Poverty [ [link removed] ] and Health Insurance Coverage statistics [ [link removed] ] are an example of this.

Conceived in the 1930s to meet the increased needs for data on unemployment, the CPS has been conducted in its present form since 1948. It is one of the oldest, largest and most well-recognized surveys in the nation. Response rates for all household surveys, including the CPS, have been steadily declining for years. Current data collection methods are not sufficient to meet the needs to maintain data quality standards and address other challenges.

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The upcoming webinar will provide important details about challenges faced and plans to implement improvements to ensure sustainability. The Census Bureau and BLS will continue to engage stakeholders and provide updates as the project moves forward.

*What:?*?

Current Population Survey (CPS) Modernization Webinar

*When:??*?

Tuesday, October 24 at 2 p.m. EDT???

*Who:??*?

Kyra Linse [ [link removed] ], survey director, Current Population Survey and American Time Use Survey Team, U.S. Census Bureau

Nicholas Johnson [ [link removed] ], division chief of Labor Force Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Julie Iriondo [ [link removed] ], chief of Media Relations, Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau, moderator?

*Access:??*?

The virtual event will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation: ??

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Webinar password (if requested): Census#1

Webinar number (if requested): 2762 439 5993

*Audio:* For telephone audio option (or to ask a question), dial *1-800-369-3157*

*Passcode: 3591837*

You can also watch this event on YouTube via the Census Live [ [link removed] ] page. (Live captioning available.)






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