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Economy Loses 701,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Jumps to 4.4%

Economy Loses 701,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Jumps to 4.4% The U.S. economy lost 701,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate jumped by nearly a point to 4.4%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response to the March job numbers, AFL-CIO Chief Economist William Spriggs said: Though the recent spi […]

Big Win on Back Pay: Worker Wins

Big Win on Back Pay: Worker Wins Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with a victory on back pay for NABET-CWA workers at CNN and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. NABET-CWA Workers Win $76 Million in Back Pay from CNN: Locals 11 and 31 of NABET-CWA have negotiated one of the largest ba […]

In Memoriam: Union Members Lost in COVID-19 Pandemic

In Memoriam: Union Members Lost in COVID-19 Pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States, our sisters, brothers and friends in the labor movement are among the first casualties. It is important for us to work together during this crisis to prevent further deaths. It is important to thank those who are doing the work to keep us safe and […]

On the Front Lines: What Working People Are Doing This Week

On the Front Lines: What Working People Are Doing This Week AFL-CIO 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. Actors' Equ […]

The New Front-Line Workers: The Working People Weekly List

The New Front-Line Workers: The Working People Weekly List AFL-CIO 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. The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers: "Much of the American workplace […]

Coping with Coronavirus: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup

Coping with Coronavirus: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup In addition to the AFL-CIO's own "State of the Unions," there are a lot of other podcasts out there that have their own approach to discussing labor issues and the rights of working people. Here are the latest podcasts from across the labor movement in the United States. The Metropolitan […]

Women's History Month Profiles: Roxanne Brown

Women's History Month Profiles: Roxanne Brown AFL-CIO For Women's History Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various women who were, and some who still are, leaders and activists working at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today, we are looking at Roxanne Brown. Roxanne Brown currently serves as international vice president at large for […]

Fighting the Coronavirus: Making Ventilators

Fighting the Coronavirus: Making Ventilators Trevar Smedal is a member of Machinists (IAM) Local 1406 employed at General Electric's Datex-Ohmeda in Madison, Wisconsin. He and his co-workers are in a race against the clock to produce ventilators needed in the worldwide fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video to hear Trevar's story. Ken […]

Put Workers First: In the States Roundup

Put Workers First: In the States Roundup AFL-CIO 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. Find state-by-state COVID19-related resources here. Alaska AFL-CIO: Here’s what we are watching today as part of our #AtHomeAction.#akleg […]

Women's History Month Profiles: Jessie Lopez de la Cruz

Women's History Month Profiles: Jessie Lopez de la Cruz AFL-CIO For Women's History Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various women who were, and some who still are, leaders and activists working at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today, we are looking at Jessie Lopez de la Cruz. In 1919, Jessie Lopez was born in Anaheim, California. H […]

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