Economy Gains 528,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Down to 3.5% The U.S. economy gained 528,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continuing strong job creation numbers are a clear sign that the worker-friendly policies implemented by President […]
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan’s Library and Museum Workers Organize Union With AFT
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan’s Library and Museum Workers Organize Union With AFT Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. […]
Pass the Inflation Reduction Act: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Pass the Inflation Reduction Act: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here’s a look at the broad range of activities we’re engaged in […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Member Shares Passion for Her Union and Her Work
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Member Shares Passion for Her Union and Her Work Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. “I […]
One Job Should Be Enough: In the States Roundup
One Job Should Be Enough: In the States Roundup It’s time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter. Alabama AFL-CIO: #onedaylonger https://t.co/fp1Vb2b61x — Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) July 20, 2022 Alaska AFL-CIO: Support […]