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Economy Gains 206,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Up Slightly to 4.1%

The U.S. economy gained 206,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate was up slightly to 4.1%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses Ratify New Contract with MyMichigan

Last week, after 18 rounds of bargaining over the course of six months, members of the Michigan Nurses Association—an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU)—who work at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault voted to ratify a new contract.
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Happy Fourth of July: 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 X (formerly Twitter).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Michigan Kroger Workers Ratify New Contract

Last week, members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 in Michigan voted to ratify a new Kroger contract that secures major improvements to wages and benefits.
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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Event: 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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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: After A Year of Negotiations, Louisville Fire Fighters Approve Contract with City

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 54 members approved a new contract that boosts firefighter pay by 24% over five years. The contract passed with 60% of the vote. After a 7% increase on back pay, salaries will go up another 5% this year, with a 5% increase following in 2025, 3% in 2026 and 4% in 2027.