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Nobody Gets Left Behind: The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Workers Mobilize to Help Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Ida

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.
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Economy Gains 235,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Down to 5.2%

The U.S. economy gained 235,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.2%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: IAFF Responds to Members’ Needs in Wake of Hurricane Ida

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.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UNITE HERE Ramps Up Campaign to Save Daily Housekeeping at Hilton Hotels

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.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Help Our Union Family in Tennessee Recover from Massive Flooding

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.