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NC Labor History Revealed

North Carolina’s low union density today belies its rich history of worker organizing since the birth of the American labor movement in the 1800s, but a new project by North Carolina’s labor federation aims to bring that history to light.

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Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

If President Trump can cancel union contracts, no worker in America is safe.

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NC Labor History Revealed

North Carolina’s low union density today belies its rich history of worker organizing since the birth of the American labor movement in the 1800s, but a new project by North Carolina’s labor federation aims to bring that history to light.

Learn More

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

If President Trump can cancel union contracts, no worker in America is safe.

Make a Call

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14 Mar, 2025

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DO SOMETHING: Mobilize with Us and Stand Up to Billionaires

28 Mar, 2025

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

28 Mar, 2025

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NC AFL-CIO Condemns Union Busting Executive Order

26 Feb, 2025

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13 Feb, 2025

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2025 Advanced Labor School in Raleigh

We are excited to announce the return of Advanced Labor School, Monday-Wednesday, May 19th-21st, to Teamsters Local 391, 6317 Angus Drive, in Raleigh! The deadline to register is Friday, May 2nd. Register online at bit.ly/ncafl25als. You must have completed Carolina Labor School or be an elected principal officer of your union to register.

2025 Advanced Labor School in Raleigh

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31 Dec, 2024

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Count Me In! What We Did Together in 2024

In 2024, unions of working people in North Carolina overcame corporate power, natural disasters, and national political headwinds to win record contracts, rebuild communities, and elect labor champions. Together is how we will grow our movement, defend our democracy, and secure our freedom to thrive in 2025.

Count Me In! What We Did Together in 2024

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18 Nov, 2024

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

Registered apprenticeships are the gold standard of job training programs. They provide workers with life-changing skills and a pathway to good jobs that support families and lift communities.

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

25 Oct, 2024

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Urgent Union Update

Bargaining a good contract is a union’s top priority. We’ve identified significant ways that this election will affect your union contract.

Urgent Union Update

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25 Oct, 2024

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Next Labor Legislative Conference and Lobby Day, March 4-5th

Our legislative conference combines training on our legislative agenda with a Labor Lobby Day to advocate for working people. We will strategize and lobby lawmakers, and our strength will be our ability to mobilize and communicate a clear commitment to fight for all workers. That is why it is so important you say, “Count Me In” and show up in big numbers to the LLC! Unlike the convention, there’s no limit on registrations.

Next Labor Legislative Conference and Lobby Day, March 4-5th

NC Labor History Revealed

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

NC Labor History Revealed

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

Featured News

DO SOMETHING: Mobilize with Us and Stand Up to Billionaires

Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

NC AFL-CIO Condemns Union Busting Executive Order

We're Hiring a Paid Intern for Summer 2025!