This report describes the make-up and mission of the Commission on Workforce Quality established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor on July 11, 1988. According to the report, the commission is to conduct a year-long study on the present quality and future needs of the U.S. work force, with a report due on Labor Day, 1989. This short introductory report lists the commission members (from industry, government, and education sectors); describes the seven issues that the commission is charged to investigate; and previews the research that is planned. An appendix describes 40 papers planned by various researchers; these papers are scheduled to be released on Labor Day, 1989. (KC)