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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Railroad Signalmen

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS).
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: BCTGM

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union​​​​​​​ (BCTGM). 
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: American Postal Workers Union

Next up in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). The series will run weekly until we've covered all 55 of our affiliates.
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Collective Voices Lead to Victory: Worker Wins

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with grocery store workers using their collective voices and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Economy Gains 196,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Unchanged at 3.8%

The U.S. economy gained 196,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued lower levels of job growth provide good reason for the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee to express caution in considering any interest rate hikes.
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: AFT

Next up in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates is American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The series will run weekly until we've covered all 55 of our affiliates.