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  • 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
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Illinois Chicago Faculty End Strike After Reaching Tentative Contract Agreement September 1, 2023
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Shuler: State of the Unions Is Strong with Record Public Support, Unprecedented Activism and Organizing this Labor Day August 30, 2023
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nearly 90% of Duke Graduate Students Vote ‘Union Yes’ August 29, 2023
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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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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Illinois Chicago Faculty End Strike After Reaching Tentative Contract Agreement

Kenneth Quinnell
September 1, 2023
UIC faculty on strike.

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: Shuler: State of the Unions Is Strong with Record Public Support, Unprecedented Activism and Organizing this Labor Day

Kenneth Quinnell
August 30, 2023
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler

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: Nearly 90% of Duke Graduate Students Vote ‘Union Yes’

Kenneth Quinnell
August 29, 2023
88% of Duke graduate students voted for unionization.

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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