Labor economists
Our chief labor economist covers Washington state, and our regional economists serve local labor markets. They can help you find and use labor market data, fulfill special data requests, and answer questions about your labor market. They serve professionals and organizations in their areas, including WorkSource offices, workforce development councils, non-profit organizations, education, economic development, local government, businesses and the news media.
Chief labor economist
Anneliese Vance-Sherman
anneliese.vance-sherman@esd.wa.gov
564-900-0748
Regional labor economists
Central Sound
Paul Turek, paul.turek@esd.wa.gov, 360-706-3044
Counties: King and Pierce
North Central / Northeast
Mike McBride, michael.mcbride@esd.wa.gov, 564-250-3924
Counties: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman
North Sound
Toby Paterson, toby.paterson@esd.wa.gov, 360-742-2491
Counties: Clallam, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom
South Central / Southeast
Ajsa Suljic, ajsa.suljic@esd.wa.gov, 509-734-5928
Counties: Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, Walla Walla, and Yakima
Southwest Coastal
Emily Robertson, emily.robertson@esd.wa.gov, 360-463-7813
Counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, and Wahkiakum
General inquiries
Washington's labor market information is brought to you by Employment Security's Labor Market Information and Research Division. For general comments or questions about the labor market information website, email us at lmir@esd.wa.gov.
Unemployment claims
To speak to someone about your unemployment claim, send a secure message to the Unemployment Claims division through eServices or call the Unemployment Claims Center at 800-318-6022.
Personnel records
For personnel wage records, employment history or other public information, check our Request Public Records page. You can also request research or a data sharing agreement.