Sample State Solicitation Letter

May 2013
Dear Employer:
To remain competitive in the ever-changing global marketplace, employers need accurate
and up-to-date workforce information. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
strives to provide you with quality data, and needs your assistance to produce this vital
information.
The Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is
requesting you complete the enclosed Occupational Employment Statistics report. Your
response is important, and the data you provide is essential to ensure current and reliable
information for Pennsylvania. Please be assured that non-government establishments’
information will be held in strict confidence, and your organization will not be identified in
any way. However, the statistical tabulations published by the BLS from this report may
reveal information reported by individual state or local governments including state and
local owned hospitals and education units.
There are several ways to provide the needed information so that your time commitment
will be minimal. Guidelines for completing the report and reporting options are enclosed.
We would appreciate your response within the next four weeks. A postage-paid envelope
is enclosed for your use. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us
at [email protected] or 800-832-2090.
Thank you for your time and assistance and for helping us provide quality workforce
information for the Commonwealth.

Sincerely,

Edward Legge
Program Manager

Enclosures: 3

Department of Labor & Industry| Center for Workforce Information & Analysis | 651 Boas Street | Room 220 |
Harrisburg, PA 17121-0750 | phone 800-832-2090 | fax 866-798-8100 | www.paworkstats.pa.gov
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program