Youth
The Gulf clean up and jobs
June 10, 2010I think MSNBC's Chris Matthews was right in calling for the creation of a Civilian Conservation Corp to put thousands of young people to work cleaning up the Gulf.
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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.
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The 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.
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Despite 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.
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Jobs 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.
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