The U.S. Census Bureau released new data in September that paints a grim picture for our country and for young workers in particular. In short: The unemployment emergency is hitting people in their twenties and thirties in ways that could lead to a "lost generation."

Jobs. That’s the crisis in America. Our economy will not recover until people get work.

Congress must act now to create millions of good jobs and prevent layoffs—and together we must hold every elected official accountable. Sign up now if you will help hold lawmakers accountable for putting America back to work.

America wants to work and there is work to be done. Check out the AFL-CIO’s Six-Point Agenda for Jobs.

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data in September that paints a grim picture for our country and for young workers in particular. In short: The unemployment emergency is hitting people in their twenties and thirties in ways that could lead to a "lost generation."

Jobs. That’s the crisis in America. Our economy will not recover until people get work.

Congress must act now to create millions of good jobs and prevent layoffs—and together we must hold every elected official accountable. Sign up now if you will help hold lawmakers accountable for putting America back to work.

America wants to work and there is work to be done. Check out the AFL-CIO’s Six-Point Agenda for Jobs.