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Stop the Shutdown and Put Working People First

Every day this shutdown drags on, workers and our families are forced to make impossible choices. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Now.

 

 

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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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For individuals wanting to organize a union at work

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Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

In March, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.  

Now representatives in Congress have introduced the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would overturn Trump’s executive order.

We are asking every single American who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers to join a union to call their member of Congress right now.

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Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights
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Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.  

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

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Member Spotlight: Jameelah Lashley (APWU)
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Member Spotlight: Jameelah Lashley (APWU)

My name is Jameelah Lashley, and I am a member of APWU Local 1078 in Raleigh, NC. I’ve worked for the United States Postal Service for 17 years. As an expeditor, I coordinate between USPS employees and drivers to help deliver America’s mail, and I love what I do! I love serving my community and appreciate all of the opportunities my union gives me to better serve our members.

Member Spotlight: Jameelah Lashley (APWU)

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Member Spotlight: Brandee Morris (AFGE)
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Member Spotlight: Brandee Morris (AFGE)

My name is Brandee Morris, I’m a native of Asheville, and I have worked for the federal government for 24 years. I’m president of AFGE Local 446, which represents workers at four agencies, and love what I do! I am passionate about workers being treated with respect and dignity, and I get to be a voice for those who are too shy to speak out.

Member Spotlight: Brandee Morris (AFGE)

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