Workforce Information Council - LAUS & MLS Policy Council

LAUS & MLS Policy Council

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) and Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) Policy Council is established to reflect the joint governance mandate of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and to conduct work for, on behalf of, and under the guidance of the Workforce Information Council.

Purpose

To ensure that state and federal interests are appropriately represented in producing labor force, employment, and unemploymentinformation.
To provide ongoing technical expertise and research for the LAUS and MLS Programs and assist in the prioritization of program enhancements.
To work cooperatively in the development of strategic plans.
To undertake such other issues as agreed to by the Council.
To coordinate requests for future enhancements to the data products and other recommendations from States and other entities.

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Vision

To ensure the LAUS and MLS Programs meet the needs of labor force, employment, and unemployment data users.

Mission Statement

Provide oversight, direction and technical assistance to the LAUS and MLS Programs.
Solicit user input to the programs.
Assist in the development of an ongoing system of feedback and evaluation of the programs.
Stay abreast of any policy initiatives that could involve labor force information and strive to ensure that such initiatives make appropriate use of the LAUS and MLS data.
Communicate all activities of the LAUS-MLS Policy Council to all States and interested parties in a timely manner.

Documents

Policy Council Charter
Policy Council Members
LAUS/MLS Meeting Notes from July 2008
LAUS/MLS Conference Call Quick Notes from May 2008
April 2008 Meeting Notes
February 2008 Conference Call Notes
August 2007 Meeting Minutes
November 2006 Meeting Minutes
November 2006 Executive Summary
July 2006 Minutes
July 2006 Executive Summary
April 2006 Executive Summary
Archive of Older Minutes and Notes