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Cheaters win, rest lose from failure to pass HB 482

02 Oct, 2015

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02 Oct, 2015

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Cheaters win, rest lose from failure to pass HB 482

Yet again, legislators have chosen to protect the interests of well-heeled lobbyists at the expense of workers. Because of the legislature's inaction, workers will continue to lose wages and benefits, companies that abide by the law will continue to lose business to their unscrupulous competitors, and our state will continue to lose over $400 million in lost revenue.

Cheaters win, rest lose from failure to pass HB 482

HB 318: "Abuse NC Workers Act"

HB 318: "Abuse NC Workers Act"

02 Oct, 2015

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HB 318: "Abuse NC Workers Act"

Republican lawmakers used the last hours of the extended legislative session to ram through H.B. 318, a nasty piece of legislation that targets immigrant working people and unemployed people.

HB 318: "Abuse NC Workers Act"

Working-family endorsed candidates for Fall 2015

Working-family endorsed candidates for Fall 2015

22 Sep, 2015

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Working-family endorsed candidates for Fall 2015

Who you vote for is a personal decision. These are the only candidates who sought and received the endorsement of working people in the Fall 2015 local elections across North Carolina. Note that several union members are running for office in these elections, so we've noted them accordingly.

Working-family endorsed candidates for Fall 2015

International labor convention coming to Raleigh (9/24)

International labor convention coming to Raleigh (9/24)

17 Sep, 2015

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International labor convention coming to Raleigh (9/24)

The International Labor Communications Association (ilcaonline.org) will bring its 60th Annual Convention to Raleigh on Thursday, September 24th, featuring dynamite presenters including AFL-CIO Executive VP Tefere Gebre and leader of the Forward Together Movement, North Carolina's own, Rev. William Barber!

International labor convention coming to Raleigh (9/24)

Big changes coming to the NC State AFL-CIO

Big changes coming to the NC State AFL-CIO

17 Sep, 2015

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Big changes coming to the NC State AFL-CIO

Some 200 delegates from local unions and state councils from across North Carolina and their guests attended our 58th Annual Convention in Asheville, NC last week to chart the future of the state AFL-CIO, to adopt resolutions to guide our work, and to honor the North Carolina CWA Political Council for leading the fight against "fast-track" for dangerous new trade agreements.

Big changes coming to the NC State AFL-CIO

Recap: Labor Day 2015 in NC

Recap: Labor Day 2015 in NC

17 Sep, 2015

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Recap: Labor Day 2015 in NC

Working people in North Carolina commemorated Labor Day this year with a parade and picnics, prayers in the pulpits, and community service to honor the American worker and to celebrate the incredible achievements of all people who are working for a better life.

Recap: Labor Day 2015 in NC