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The Economy Adds 156,000 Jobs in August, and Unemployment Was Little Changed at 4.4%

The U.S. economy added 156,000 jobs in August, and unemployment was little changed at 4.4%.
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Trumka: Unions Are Needed Now More Than Ever

This week, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka was the guest at the Christian Science Monitor breakfast, where he explained the importance of the union advantage, both for union members and for all working people.
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Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

A new survey shows that unions help working people get access to paid sick leave and holiday time off to take care of their families.
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The Economy Adds 211,000 Jobs in April, and Unemployment Little Changed at 4.4%

The U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs in April, and unemployment was little changed at 4.4%.
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In Washington, D.C., Another Contractor Stiffed by Trump

Freestate Electrical is suing Donald Trump's organization for failing to pay $2 million for work done on the luxury hotel in the Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C. Freestate,...
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The Economy Adds 235,000 Jobs in February, and Unemployment Little Changed at 4.7%

The U.S. economy added 235,000 jobs in February and unemployment was little changed at 4.7%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages were...