The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region II held its recent conference in the Washington, D.C. area, focusing on the challenges faced by federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown and reductions in staffing.
Participants discussed how these conditions have created significant difficulties for federal employees. The conference served as a platform to address concerns about job security and working conditions amid current government actions affecting federal operations.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated Business Trends and Outlook Survey data for March 2026. The ongoing survey covers key economic measures across sectors nationwide every two weeks.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that most American counties experienced slower population growth between July 2024 and July 2025 due mainly to decreased net international migration rates and shifting domestic movement patterns among large urban centers.
The U.S. Census Bureau has selected Huntsville, Alabama and Spartanburg, South Carolina for its upcoming 2026 Census Test sites. The initiative focuses on testing collaboration with postal workers to improve data collection methods ahead of the next nationwide count.
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