Union workers in the US State of California have staged a protest against low wages and lack of benefits, Press TV<\/b> reports.\n<\/p>\n
The protest took place on Friday in the Century City area of Los Angeles which is home to some of the country\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most profitable corporations.\n<\/p>\n
The protesting workers said corporations are trying to destroy the middle class by cutting benefits and lowering wages.\n<\/p>\n
Activists say there is a situation of extreme inequality and worsening living conditions for a great number of people living in the city.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cWe are looking for some justice,\u201d said a protesting worker during the rally.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Union officials say despite soaring profits, the companies refuse to increase workers’ wages.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, new official data showed the upward trend of the unemployment rate in the United States.\n<\/p>\n
The US Department of Labor issued a statement on the same day saying that the country’s jobless rate rose 0.1 percent in May from 7.5 percent in April.\n<\/p>\n
The figure means that nearly 12 million Americans are officially out of work. Still, unofficial reports show the unemployment rate across the US is much higher, some suggesting the actual figure is over 20 percent.\n<\/p>\n
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