The 60 Plus Association, representing millions of seniors across America, strongly supports the nomination of Dr. E.J. Antoni as Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

It is undisputed that the Bureau of Labor Statistics is in urgent need of reform. For too long, the BLS has failed to deliver reliable data, undermining trust in the very numbers upon which policymakers, small business owners, financial experts, and everyday Americans rely. Jobs reports—intended to provide critical insights into the health of our economy—have been plagued by incomplete data, revisions, and systemic inaccuracies. Declining survey response rates, particularly since the pandemic, have only worsened these problems. Repeated misrepresentations, from overstated jobs growth under President Biden to critical and necessary downward revisions under President Trump, have eroded public confidence in the BLS.

Dr. Antoni is uniquely qualified to restore integrity to this critical agency. As an experienced economist, he has built a reputation for fearlessly pursuing the truth, guided by facts and verifiable data. His leadership promises to bring long-overdue honesty, accuracy, and accountability to U.S. economic reporting. With his stewardship, the BLS can once again become the gold standard for labor data, trusted not only by Americans but also by global partners who depend on the accuracy of U.S. economic statistics.

Jim Martin, founder and chairman emeritus of the 60 Plus Association, stated:

“As seniors who have lived through decades of economic challenges, we understand the importance of accurate, honest data. Dr. Antoni has proven himself a fearless advocate for truth in economic reporting. His leadership at the BLS will restore credibility to an institution that affects every American household, especially those of fixed-income seniors who depend on accurate numbers to plan their futures.”

Saul Anuzis, president of the 60 Plus Association, added:

“Dr. Antoni represents exactly the kind of principled leadership our nation needs at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He is committed to facts, transparency, and accountability—qualities that have been absent for too long. Seniors, workers, businesses, and policymakers alike deserve data they can trust, and Dr. Antoni is the right person to ensure the BLS delivers on that promise.”

Dr. Antoni’s track record as chief economist at The Heritage Foundation has earned him respect across the policy community. Leaders in business and policy alike, such as Alfredo Ortiz of the Job Creators Network and Dr. Kevin Roberts of The Heritage Foundation, have called him the right man to restore trust and accuracy to America’s economic data.

The 60 Plus Association is proud to stand behind Dr. E.J. Antoni’s nomination. His appointment will mark the beginning of long-overdue reform at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and restore the public confidence necessary for sound policymaking and economic stability.