The Truth About Those “Auto Workers for Trump” at Michigan Event
At a Detroit rally, some “Auto Workers for Trump” were revealed to not be autoworkers, raising doubts about the campaign’s authenticity.
At a Detroit rally, some “Auto Workers for Trump” were revealed to not be autoworkers, raising doubts about the campaign’s authenticity.
The AFL-CIO launched a comprehensive guide exposing the Trump Project 2025 Agenda's impact on workers' rights and unions.
U.S. GDP surpassed China for the first time since 1976. GDP in 2023 outpaced China by more than $5 trillion.
Over the last four years, the US economy has witnessed significant growth, adding more than 14.8 million jobs, including a remarkable increase of 800,000 manufacturing jobs—the largest gain since the 1970s. This period has also seen the creation of 10 million new small businesses in 2021 and 2022 alone, marking the strongest two-year period on record. Amidst this growth, the unemployment rate has plummeted to under 4%, the lowest level in 54 years. Notably, American wages have surged at the fastest rate this century, with inflation falling for 11 consecutive months to half its post-COVID peak. This has allowed US wages to not only outpace inflation but also to achieve the greatest gains among major economies worldwide, with young Americans and those starting families experiencing wage growth at four times the average rate.
The US economy is now outpacing China's for the first time since the 1970s, with significant contributions from the manufacturing sector, which has seen wages increase by over 25% from pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 90% of manufacturing positions now qualify for healthcare benefits, underscoring the enhanced quality of these new jobs. The manufacturing sector's resurgence has added nearly $12 trillion to the US economy and exported $1.6 trillion in goods last year alone. American workers are now enjoying greater financial security, with savings for retirement at an all-time high, showcasing the robust health and promising outlook of the US economy in a post-pandemic world.
Bill Lucy, a labor and human rights icon, co-founded the CBTU and influenced racial equity movements globally; he passed away at 90, leaving a lasting legacy.
Nearly 2,400 Southern California Kaiser mental health workers will strike October 21, seeking better staffing and conditions after a record $50M fine.
Nurses at El Paso's Las Palmas and Del Sol medical centers ratify new contracts, enhancing patient care and retention with improved staffing and wage hikes.
Rosa Peña, a NYC lifeguard, wins AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her 25 years of dedication to community safety and her personal rescue inspiration.
NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville is set to drive economic growth, generating jobs and boosting GDP.
The Fall 2024 Solidarity Magazine celebrates key union wins, including VW and BMW victories, highlighting labor's growing impact ahead of the 2024 elections.