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1st Annual Carolinas Kickball Game Held in Charlotte

1st Annual Carolinas Kickball Game Held in Charlotte

10 Jun, 2022

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1st Annual Carolinas Kickball Game Held in Charlotte

The Charlotte-Metrolina Labor Council and the Catawba Labor Council held the 1st Annual Carolinas Kickball Game last Saturday, June 4th, at Park Road Park in Charlotte, NC.​ The teams met to settle the rivalry of which Carolina is finer​ with a great turn out of players and spectators on both sides, but only one team could walk away with the trophy.

1st Annual Carolinas Kickball Game Held in Charlotte

NC AFL-CIO 65th Annual Convention, Sept. 29-30th

NC AFL-CIO 65th Annual Convention, Sept. 29-30th

09 Jun, 2022

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NC AFL-CIO 65th Annual Convention, Sept. 29-30th

Our 65th Annual Convention at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills in our dynamic state capital! We hope you will say “Count me in!” to join us there on Thursday and Friday, September 29th and 30th. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/ncafl22tix and book hotel rooms at bit.ly/ncafl22hot.

NC AFL-CIO 65th Annual Convention, Sept. 29-30th

Member Spotlight: Braxton Winston II (IATSE)

Member Spotlight: Braxton Winston II (IATSE)

06 May, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Braxton Winston II (IATSE)

I’ve been a laborer in show business for 18 years, and I love every part of it. Everyday we’re creating experiences that last for a couple of hours in real time but provide memories that our patrons will keep forever. Our industry moves and grows in sync with Charlotte, and our work directly reflects the culture of our town.

Member Spotlight: Braxton Winston II (IATSE)

NC Workers Who Died on the Job Honored at Workers Memorial Day Service in Raleigh

NC Workers Who Died on the Job Honored at Workers Memorial Day Service in Raleigh

28 Apr, 2022

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NC Workers Who Died on the Job Honored at Workers Memorial Day Service in Raleigh

On April 28th, local workers, union members, and community leaders gathered outside the North Carolina State Capitol to mark Workers Memorial Day to remember workers who have died or suffered illness or injuries while on the job. Rev. Jennifer Copeland of the NC Council of Churches and Rabbi Eric Solomon of Beth Meyer Synagogue offered prayers for workers and their families. NC Department of Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson and NC State AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan pledged to work together to advocate for workplace safety. Crystal Maqueda, wife of the Bonner Bridge Collapse victim last year, spoke of her loss before joining other attendees in taking turns to ring a memorial bell 190 times, once for her husband and 189 other people who died on the job in North Carolina. 

NC Workers Who Died on the Job Honored at Workers Memorial Day Service in Raleigh

NC AFL-CIO Announces May 17th Primary Endorsements

NC AFL-CIO Announces May 17th Primary Endorsements

21 Apr, 2022

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NC AFL-CIO Announces May 17th Primary Endorsements

The North Carolina State AFL-CIO is proud to announce the labor federation’s endorsements for the May 17th primary election in North Carolina—72 candidates who are dedicated to fighting for working people. Leading the slate of candidates is Cheri Beasley for U.S. Senate, who is 1 of 6 union members running for office this year.

NC AFL-CIO Announces May 17th Primary Endorsements

Member Spotlight: Yvonne Kinston (CWA)

Member Spotlight: Yvonne Kinston (CWA)

20 Apr, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Yvonne Kinston (CWA)

What drew me to running for office was the need for working people to have a voice on the City Council, someone who would make sure democracy works in a way that treats workers fairly and justly. For me, that’s making sure we get paid livable wages and have safe places to live in homes we can afford.

Member Spotlight: Yvonne Kinston (CWA)