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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over 300 Workers at Auto Parts Supplier Yanfeng Vote to Join UAW
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.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: David Kim
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For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is David Kim of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS).
Economy Gains 253,000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Down Slightly 3.4%
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The U.S. economy gained 253,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate was down slightly at 3.4%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This strong jobs report shows there is still room to expand job opportunities for Americans. Wage growth continues at levels that are consistent with low levels of inflation.
Stand with the WGA: What Working People Are Doing This Week
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Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
CAP Report: Unions Build Wealth for Working People
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A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) shows that union membership helps build wealth for working-class families. The report concludes that "unions are a crucial means for building wealth among the working class and reducing racial wealth gaps for workers without four-year college degrees."