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Women’s History Month Profiles: Jessica Akers This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Launches Website in Fight for COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Federal Employees Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Julie Landsman This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Bernie Burnham This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]
Economy Gains 678,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Falls to 3.8% The U.S. economy gained 678,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continuing strong job creation numbers are a clear sign that the worker-friendly policies implemented by President Biden are having […]