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A Voice for the People: 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.
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: USW Members Help Fellow Kentuckians Recover After Massive Tornado
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.
Economy Gains 199,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Down to 3.9%
The U.S. economy gained 199,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Federal Firefighters Secure New Benefits and Safety Measures
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.
On Jan. 6 Anniversary, Congress Must Act to Strengthen Our Democracy
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection of 2021, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler called on Congress to defend against assaults against our democracy and strengthen voting rights for all Americans.