Jobs and Economy
Years after the official end of the recent recession, America is still in a jobs crisis. Although job growth is slowly picking up steam--with steady private sector job creation--we still have a long way to go. Job losses came on top of decades of inadequate job growth, wage stagnation and growing inequality. The U.S. economy is increasingly imbalanced, with the top 1 percent holding more than 40 percent of the nation’s wealth.
The AFL-CIO is ready to work with anyone—business, government, investors—who wants to create good jobs and help restore America's middle class and challenge policies that stand in the way of giving America the chance to go back to work. The union movement is partnering with such organizations as the Clinton Global Initiative to find innovative ways to create good jobs that support workers and their families.
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After nine months of bargaining, Verizon is still refusing to negotiate a fair contract for 39,000 workers across the Northeast.
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Join thousands of workers from across the state as they converge on the Capitol Building in Albany, NY to demand a $15 minimum wage.
Transportation will be provided as necessary, please click the link below to reserve a seat.
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Join us as we stand with students and maintenance workers in support of a fair contract.