U.S. Senator Kay Hagan
Elections, resolutions, and answering the call to action
At our recently concluded 52nd Annual Convention in Atlantic Beach, NC, delegates took action on a range of issues, including the election of officers and executive board members, approving resolutions to guide our work for the next year, and writing letters to the Congress in [...]
Officer elections and the President in the House of Labor
Immediately following our state convention, the officers and other delegates from unions and Central Labor Councils across North Carolina headed to Pittsburgh, PA for the national convention of the AFL-CIO.
The national convention this year marked the end of John Sweeney’s tenure at the helm of the [...]
Failure to reform health care could doom other reform issues
During last week’s convention, AFSCME’s Jon Bray gave a speech addressing the fundamental question for union workers: Why should health care matter to us? We already have health care.
Well folks, health care should matter to us. As Jon stated, “Over 1.5 million workers in North Carolina [...]
Senator Kay Hagan turned up for a surprise speech at the 52nd Annual Convention in Atlantic Beach. The Senator spoke of this administration’s achievements in the past several months, including the Lily Ledbetter Act, SCHIP children’s insurance, and $8.6 billion of stimulus money for North Carolina.
But Senator Hagan didn’t forget about labor’s priorities. “I know [...]
We’re at the 52nd Annual Convention in Atlantic Beach this week. In addition to electing officers and executive board members, the convention is an educational opportunity for attending delegates.
Today we had a great panel discussion on Aid for Dislocated Workers. Leading the panel was Roger Shackleford, Executive Director of the Division of Workforce Development in [...]
Don’t delay – discount rate expires Saturday, August 8
We have negotiated significant savings on room rates at the location of our 52nd Annual Convention, the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel. However, those discounts are only available until August 8.
This year is an election year for our organization. High turnout is essential. If your local union [...]