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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: New Mexico Federation of Labor Elects a Worker Champion to Congressional District 1

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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Pride Month Profiles: Juston Larsen

For Pride Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ Americans who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today's Pride Month profile is Juston Larsen.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: New Hampshire House of Representatives Reject Right to 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.
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Economy Gains 559,000 Jobs in May; Unemployment Down to 5.8%

The U.S. economy gained 559,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Unions Are Essential to Racial Justice: 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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Pride Month Profiles: Angela Hamby

For Pride Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ Americans who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today's Pride Month profile is Angie Hamby.