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Labor welcomes Biden inauguration; Some unions echo his unity theme
January 21, 2021They celebrate the Biden-Harris inaugurations but no one is counting on real Republican cooperation on a people’s agenda.
Read moreCoronavirus causes 35% weekly hike in jobless claim applications
January 15, 2021Jobless crisis sharpens as depression resulting from virus-forced closures deepens.
Read moreAFL-CIO King conference looks ahead to what is possible
January 15, 2021The theme of the gathering is not to dwell on what has been taken away but to focus on building upon past victories to build a better future.
Read moreLow-wage Fight for 15 workers forced to walk out Jan. 15
January 14, 2021Nationwide strike planned for Friday.
Read moreBiden, AFL-CIO labor law agendas track each other
January 13, 2021Richard Trumka, president of the nation’s largest labor federation, is calling Joe Biden the most pro-worker president in decades.
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