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Job Report Shows Slow Economy |
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The federal government's January jobs report shows the national economy shed jobs for the first time in four years and unemployment claims spiked last week to the highest level since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. For more information about the current economic woes, click here |
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The Illinois House and Senate passed legislation that provides long-term funding for mass transit. Thursday's action comes just days before the January 20 "doomsday" scenario that would have resulted in 2,400 CTA workers losing their jobs, drastic service cuts, and higher fares for riders. |
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Chicago's labor unions honor and thank Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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"Our needs are identical with labor’s needs: Decent wages, fair working conditions, livable housing, old-age security, health and welfare measures, conditions in which families can grow, have education for their children, and respect in the community.”
-Martin Luther King Jr. Four decades ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led what would be his last campaign—a strike in Memphis, Tenn., involving hundreds of working people who dared to take a stand for dignity and respect on the job and a voice at work with AFSCME. |
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