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Economy Gains 428,000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Steady at 3.6%
The U.S. economy gained 428,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6%, 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.
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: NABTU Secures Landmark Offshore Wind Project Labor Agreement
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.
Every Week is Teacher Appreciation Week: 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 Twitter.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sabrina Liu
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 Sabrina Liu of the United Steelworkers.
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Members Rock the Aerospace Maintenance Competition
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.