Jobs – Page 183 – People's World

Jobs and the 2012 election

March 16, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

The GOP has awakened a working-class giant, which is standing front and center and declaring proudly, "We are one nation."

Feb. jobless figures down but concerns rise over govt. cuts

March 15, 2011 By John Wojcik

The nation's official unemployment rate declined ever so slightly for the third straight month in February, down 0.1 percent to 8.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced last week.

AFL-CIO’s young workers plan second summit in Twin Cities

March 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The 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.

Make Wall Street pay

March 14, 2011 By Art Perlo

A 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.

Rep. José Serrano supports Bronx building workers

March 11, 2011 By Elena Mora

Congressman 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.