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Media Advisory: Federal Shutdown Delays Oregon Employment Department’s Monthly Economic Reporting - 11/18/25

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Nov. 18, 2025

Media Contact: Communications@employ.oregon.gov

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Federal shutdown delays Oregon Employment Department’s monthly economic reporting
 

SALEM, Ore. — Although the federal shutdown has ended and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has resumed operations, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) is not able to prepare its monthly statewide employment report this week as originally scheduled due to a continued lack of federal data.OED was also unable to prepare a full report in October for the same reason.

 

The next monthly report was scheduled to be released on Wednesday, Nov. 19.The Employment Department has also canceled its monthly media briefing on Thursday, Nov. 20.

 

OED is in close communication with BLS officials and is awaiting information and guidance about federal survey data for the months of September and October that were impacted by the shutdown. OED uses that data to prepare the monthly report, including the state’s unemployment rate and nonfarm payroll employment.

 

OED hopes to have more information soon and will provide an update on the schedule for releasing payroll and unemployment data when it is available.

 

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Workforce & Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org. Primary customers include legislators and policymakers; employers and businesses; workforce boards, partners and customers; educators and students; and the news media.

 

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

 

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

Media Advisory: Federal Shutdown Delays Oregon Employment Department’s Monthly Economic Reporting - 11/18/25

Logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Nov. 18, 2025

Media Contact: Communications@employ.oregon.gov

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Federal shutdown delays Oregon Employment Department’s monthly economic reporting
 

SALEM, Ore. — Although the federal shutdown has ended and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has resumed operations, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) is not able to prepare its monthly statewide employment report this week as originally scheduled due to a continued lack of federal data.OED was also unable to prepare a full report in October for the same reason.

 

The next monthly report was scheduled to be released on Wednesday, Nov. 19.The Employment Department has also canceled its monthly media briefing on Thursday, Nov. 20.

 

OED is in close communication with BLS officials and is awaiting information and guidance about federal survey data for the months of September and October that were impacted by the shutdown. OED uses that data to prepare the monthly report, including the state’s unemployment rate and nonfarm payroll employment.

 

OED hopes to have more information soon and will provide an update on the schedule for releasing payroll and unemployment data when it is available.

 

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Workforce & Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org. Primary customers include legislators and policymakers; employers and businesses; workforce boards, partners and customers; educators and students; and the news media.

 

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

 

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.