Chamber Endorses Nonprofit Workforce Data Request

The nonprofit sector is a significant part of our nation’s economy, comprising about 10% of the private sector workforce in our country. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not regularly report nonprofit employment and wage data. Charitable nonprofits, Congress, and the public need more up-to-date nonprofit employment and wage data to make informed decisions.

To help overcome this deficiency, the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has signed on in support of a letter from charitable organizations across the country, asking President Biden to take executive action to ensure that BLS includes nonprofit employment data in its quarterly reports.

The Chamber Public Policy Committee recommended this action, and the Board of Directors voted in approval.