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Many unions were once wary of immigrants. Now they march alongside them.

by Mitchell Hartman

Changing demographics and common interests have led unions to take a more prominent role in immigrant workforces and communities.

A immigrant rights demonstration in Washington, D.C. on Monday, which called for the release of SEIU-USWW President David Huerta, who was injured and detained by federal agents during protests in Los Angeles.

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Above, protestors hold sign in support of federal workers outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14.

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In a reversal, women lost more federal jobs than men in April.

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