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A Win for Nurses and Patients: Worker Wins

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with nurses banding together to make patients' lives better and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Economy Gains 145,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Unchanged at 3.5%

The U.S. economy gained 145,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: OPEIU

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the Office and Professional Employees International Union.
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: NFL Players Association

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the National Football League Players Association.
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Association of Letter Carriers

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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Economy Gains 266,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment Down Slightly to 3.5%

The U.S. economy gained 266,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.