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"It's a small community, people look after themselves, but there's no power, there's no water, no cellphone signal," said one resident.
"It's a small community, people look after themselves, but there's no power, there's no water, no cellphone signal," said one resident.
"It's a small community, people look after themselves, but there's no power, there's no water, no cellphone signal," said one resident.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz pleaded that the government end the "inefficiency" and "bureaucracy" that has prevented aid from reaching those in need.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz pleaded that the government end the "inefficiency" and "bureaucracy" that has prevented aid from reaching those in need.
A note found in the car of a man charged with spraying deadly gunfire at a Tennessee church made reference to revenge for a white supremacist's massacre.
A note found in the car of a man charged with spraying deadly gunfire at a Tennessee church made reference to revenge for a white supremacist's massacre.
A note found in the car of a man charged with spraying deadly gunfire at a Tennessee church made reference to revenge for a white supremacist's massacre.
A note found in the car of a man charged with spraying deadly gunfire at a Tennessee church made reference to revenge for a white supremacist's massacre.
Working People Are Stepping Up to Help Puerto Rico
Seafarers
In the wake of the disastrous effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, union members are stepping up to help with recovery efforts. The situation is so terrible that 100% of the island lacks power, 40% of Puerto Ricans do not have safe drinking water and 60% of the island's vegetation has been knocked down, covering roads and houses, which makes recovery efforts even more challenging.
The labor movement stands with our sisters and brothers in Puerto Rico, and we're here to help make sure that the work that needs to get done will get done.
José Rodríguez Báez, president of the Federation of Workers of Puerto Rico, spoke with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka about recovery efforts:
In the conversation, we explained to Trumka that there has not been enough help with the speed that is required and that we are already in a humanitarian crisis. He assured us that he will communicate with President Trump and congressional leaders to demand the help our people need.
In a call with union leaders in Puerto Rico, Trumka explained the labor...
