Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. May’s employment report shows the economy continues to confront strong headwinds. The addition of a mere 65,000 jobs last month and a small uptick in the unemployment rate is alarming and unacceptable.
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on May Jobs Report
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