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LOSERS AND WINNERS

LOSERS

• Major drop in the monthly jobs report with only 22,000 new jobs in August and revision to a negative figure for June. Unemployment up to 4.3% generally with Black unemployment at 7.5%.

LOSERS AND WINNERS

Act Now -- No Time for Complaining!

“Republicans aren’t going to save us. Democrats aren’t going to save us. Working people are going to save ourselves.”    --AFL-CIO National President Liz Shuler

Act Now -- No Time for Complaining!

Threats, Victories, and More Challenges

Almost any labor meeting includes reports of perilous times for American workers. The Dallas Central Labor Council delegates on August 21 heard grave warnings, union victories, and upcoming challenges.

Threats, Victories, and More Challenges

Tomorrow and Tomorrow, The Fight Is On!

“We are seeing the rise of an authoritarian regime.” 

-- CWA International President Claude Cummings, labor and civil rights leader from Houston

Off to Austin!

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Tomorrow and Tomorrow, The Fight Is On!

Make August Hotter!

The Texas AFL-CIO has announced that our redistricting fight has now gone national. August 16 is the new National Day of Action with participation across the nation. Texas’ biggest effort will be at the State Capitol at 11AM.

Make August Hotter!