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We Can't Look Away: 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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Economy Gains 2.5 Million Jobs in May; Unemployment Declines to 13.3%

The U.S. economy gained 2.5 million jobs in May, and the unemployment rate declined 13.3%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The improvements reflect a limited resumption of economic activity that was previously curtailed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Working People Respond to the Killing of George Floyd with Nationwide Protests

In response to the killing of George Floyd and the protests across the country, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said:
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#MemorialDay2020: 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.
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Labor Radio–Podcast Weekly: Immigrant Solidarity, Oral History and More

The latest episode of the Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly features an Essential Workers Bill of Rights, Kooper Caraway and more. This week’s highlights include:
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Chinese American UNITE HERE Member Shares Her COVID-19 Story

This week we are lifting up Andee Huang, a laid-off hotel worker from Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of UNITE HERE Local 26. She'd been working at the Westin Boston Waterfront for 13 years. Ever since she and all her coworkers lost their jobs in March, Andee has been helping other workers apply for unemployment, food assistance, and other needs.