Youth
Young labor activists to meet in Washington, D.C.
June 7, 2010Young activists and union workers are expected to meet in Washington, D.C., June 10-13, during a national young workers summit hosted by the AFL-CIO.
Read moreThe big dig
May 21, 2010Promoting environmental sustainability in Baltimore is the dream of green community activist Jerome Alexander who initiated a tree planting project recently.
Read moreDespite high unemployment, Black teens more optimistic
May 11, 2010Despite record levels of unemployment, Black young people, since the election of President Barack Obama, have become optimistic about the future, according to a number of recent studies.
Read moreJobs top building trades’ agenda
April 21, 2010Construction joblessness is above 20% and bank credit for private construction has been yanked in the recession. Jobs top unions' agenda.
Read moreMilitant action needed to solve youth unemployment
April 12, 2010Youth joblessness is at its highest level since the Great Depression - in the post-industrial towns of the U.S. three generations have come of age without the experience of gainful employment.
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