William N. Doak claimed employment was rising during the Great Depression, a statement disputed by Ethelbert Stewart of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Doak's failure to recommend Stewart for a Presidential exemption led to Stewart's retirement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics was established in the 19th century to improve labor conditions through data advocacy. Throughout history, manipulation of job statistics has been a concern, illustrated by past administrations, particularly under Nixon, who pressured officials regarding unemployment rates.
Doak stated that employment was rising during the Great Depression; however, Ethelbert Stewart contradicted his claims, stating the statistics warranted no such declaration.
Stewart, a commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was forced out after Doak did not recommend him for a Presidential exemption despite his age.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics was created amid advocacy for government help in showcasing the industrial labor force's conditions, stemming from labor organizations' efforts.
Allegations of manipulation of job statistics have been persistent, with examples from the Nixon administration where officials faced pressure over unemployment data.
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