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Economy Gains 303,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Down to 3.8%
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The U.S. economy gained 303,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate was down slightly, to 3.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Tillamook Bus Drivers Secure 5-Year Contract
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.
Fighting Back: 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.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Qantas Airways Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Vote to Join IAM
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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.
Worker Wins: We Deserve Safe Working Conditions
Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.