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  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Working People Respond to Hurricane Idalia September 8, 2023
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW’s Conway: How a First Union Contract Provides Workers a Seat at the Table September 7, 2023
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staten Island Ferry Workers Win New Contract After 13 Years September 6, 2023
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practices Charges Against Big Automakers, Alleging ‘Willful Refusal to Bargain’ September 5, 2023
  • Economy Gains 187,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Up Slightly at 3.8% September 1, 2023
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Working People Respond to Hurricane Idalia

Kenneth Quinnell
September 8, 2023
Union members unload supplies as part of recovery efforts.

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW’s Conway: How a First Union Contract Provides Workers a Seat at the Table

Kenneth Quinnell
September 7, 2023
USW International President Tom Conway

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staten Island Ferry Workers Win New Contract After 13 Years

Kenneth Quinnell
September 6, 2023

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practices Charges Against Big Automakers, Alleging ‘Willful Refusal to Bargain’

Kenneth Quinnell
September 5, 2023
President Shawn Fain leads UAW members at a rally.

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

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Economy Gains 187,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Up Slightly at 3.8%

Kenneth Quinnell
September 1, 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. economy gained 187,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This strong jobs report shows the continued success of President Biden's policies.

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