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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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Member Spotlight: Thomas Lupton (Teamsters)
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Member Spotlight: Thomas Lupton (Teamsters)

My name is Thomas Lupton. I’m originally from rural Eastern North Carolina, and I have lived in Western NC since 2007. I’m a UPS delivery driver, a rank-and-file Teamster, and I serve as the recording secretary of the Western NC Central Labor Council. I've been with UPS for 17 years, and have been delivering full-time since 2014.

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Member Spotlight: Welcker Taylor (IAFF)

I’m Welcker Taylor, and I’m a captain at the Asheville Fire Department and President of Local 332 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). I’ve been a career firefighter for 18 years, and I was a volunteer for seven years before that. I love this job because it's all about showing up for people when they need us the most, bringing in a bit of calm and compassion and technical knowledge to help solve people's emergencies.

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Member Spotlight: Wayne Bostick (APRI)
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Member Spotlight: Wayne Bostick (APRI)

I want people to know that there are lots of ways to get involved in the APRI. We have chapters throughout the state that do food distributions, clothing distributions, informational forums, and other programs, as well as what we’re known for nationally: voter registration, 365 days a year. I also want people to understand how important it is to be involved in the electoral process, and also to support unions, because strong unions are what make the difference in assuring that everyone has a livable wage job.

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Enroll Now in Carolina Labor School 2026!
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Enroll Now in Carolina Labor School 2026!

Carolina Labor School will return to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington this July 12-17, 2026! Only the first 80 students registered will be guaranteed seats in the order in which they’re registered - so don’t wait! Please select your students as soon as possible and register with payment no later than Friday, June 12th, for guaranteed admission and the “Standard” rate.

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