Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Overview of BLS Statistics on Unemployment Links to a number of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) programs that provide information about joblessness. Programs include the National Unemployment Rate (from the Current Population Survey), State and Local Unemployment Rates, International Unemployment Rates (for 10 countries, including Japan, Canada, France, and Sweden), and Mass Layoff Statistics. Also includes a list of unemployment research publications, some of which are available online. From the BLS, U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.bls.gov/bls/unemployment.htm Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *