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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Launches Website in Fight for COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Federal Employees
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Women's History Month Profiles: Julie Landsman

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Julie Landsman of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM).
Women's History Month Profiles: Bernie Burnham

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Bernie Burnham of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and Education Minnesota.
Economy Gains 678,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Falls to 3.8%

The U.S. economy gained 678,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continuing strong job creation numbers are a clear sign that the worker-friendly policies implemented by President Biden are having a positive impact on working people.
Women's History Month Profiles: Kathleen Carlson

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Kathleen Carlson of AFSCME.