Jobs
AFL-CIO’s young workers plan second summit in Twin Cities
March 14, 2011The AFL-CIO's young workers advisory council is taking charge of the labor movement by making its leadership more youthful and is planning a second summit to take place in the fall.
Read moreMake Wall Street pay
March 14, 2011A statewide coalition of union and community groups in Connectticut has formed to demand that Bank of America contribute its fair share to the state's economy.
Read moreRep. José Serrano supports Bronx building workers
March 11, 2011Congressman José Serrano is supporting the efforts of SEIU 32BJ, which is in negotiations for a new long-term contract to cover more than 3,000 Bronx apartment building workers.
Read moreStudents nationwide rally for public workers
March 4, 2011More than 10,000 students and supporters rallied nationwide during a national day of action to defend public education and the rights of public workers.
Read moreWomen take lead in fight for jobs
March 2, 2011Women's rights activists note that, while the jobs crisis is harming all sectors of society, women and girls are being hit especially hard. Despite recent recovery efforts the unemployment rate among women has increased.
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