Right off the bat, let's get something done: Sign The Petition to reauthorize the full federal unemployment insurance program through 2012 before it expires Dec. 31. Unless Congress acts to renew federal unemployment insurance, nearly 2 million hardworking Americans will be cut off in the month of January alone, and more than 6 million will lose these benefits during 2012. The AFL-CIO is delivering the petition to Congress this afternoon, so please sign now! Job Creation
Would you like another story from the many actions taken on November 17th for infrastructure jobs? This one is from the People's World, focusing on Baltimore, MD. Speaking of job creation, even the Wall Street Journal doesn't think regulation hurts job creation - in fact, it helps it. Read the article here.
December 1st Actions
All across the nation, on Thursday 12/1/11, there will be hundreds of "99% Congressional Speak-Outs" at local congressional offices to express our disgust that Washington has done nothing for the struggling majority. Click here to find the MoveOn event near you.
Also, in New York City on December 1 there will be a March for Jobs and Economic Fairness sponsored by the AFL-CIO and the NYC Central Labor Council. If you're near the Big Apple, please join in!
In solidarity,
Scott Marshall
Labor Chair, CPUSA
Source: e-letter from CPUSA
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