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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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25 Oct, 2024

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

31 Dec, 2024

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Count Me In! What We Did Together in 2024

04 Dec, 2024

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Congrats to Justice Allison Riggs on Winning NC Supreme Court Election!

18 Nov, 2024

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

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Check Your Voter Registration Status

Have you moved, changed your name, or you’re just not sure of the status of your voter registration? You can check it here.

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InTheNews

17 Oct, 2024

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Member Spotlight: Steve Sprague (ATU)

I serve as a Shop Steward for my Union. Being a Shop Steward is important to me because I am like a guard dog for the members of my Union. The Shop Steward is the go between for the Company and Union. As a Shop Steward, it's my role to enforce the contract and negotiate with the company to resolve workplace issues that my coworkers bring to my attention.

Member Spotlight: Steve Sprague (ATU)

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24 Aug, 2024

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We're Hiring a Paid Intern for Spring 2025!

The Spring 2025 internship period runs January 16th through May 15th, depending on job performance and budget. Pay is $18 an hour. We encourage women and people of color to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1st.

We're Hiring a Paid Intern for Spring 2025!

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19 Aug, 2024

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Voter Information for November 5, 2024 Elections

Read for Important deadlines, the new Voter ID requirement, Getting help voting, Looking up your voter registration, How to vote in North Carolina, and How to register to vote in North Carolina to make your voice and your ballot count in critical elections this year.

Voter Information for November 5, 2024 Elections

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15 Aug, 2024

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Endorsements for November 5, 2024 General Elections

How you vote is a personal decision, but unions of working people across North Carolina did the research, conducted interviews, and voted to recommend these candidates. Union Members in BOLD (Union).

Endorsements for November 5, 2024 General Elections

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30 Jul, 2024

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Member Spotlight: Ricky McDowell (UAW)

Member Spotlight is a recurring blog post series intended to highlight and connect the dots between the programs and priorities of the NC State AFL-CIO and the leaders and activist members of our affiliates who make it all possible.

Member Spotlight: Ricky McDowell (UAW)

NC Labor History Revealed

Featured News

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

Count Me In! What We Did Together in 2024