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We need new overtime rules, and here's why

17 Jul, 2015

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17 Jul, 2015

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We need new overtime rules, and here's why

Dawn was a manager at Dollar General for two years, and because they paid her more than $23,660 a year, they could work her like a dog, with 60-70 hour weeks, and never pay her a dime for her time over 40 hours. But that's about to change.

We need new overtime rules, and here's why

Lack of paid sick leave burdens NC families

Lack of paid sick leave burdens NC families

10 Jul, 2015

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Lack of paid sick leave burdens NC families

North Carolina working families could get a bit more job security if two bills filed to provide all workers with paid sick leave get a fair hearing - and a vote - in the General Assembly.

Lack of paid sick leave burdens NC families

Overdue overtime update will boost pay of 160,000 in NC

Overdue overtime update will boost pay of 160,000 in NC

02 Jul, 2015

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Overdue overtime update will boost pay of 160,000 in NC

Public comment is needed as the US Department of Labor has proposed updates to the rules that determine which working people are eligible for overtime, a change that will immediately boost the pay of 160,000 North Carolina workers.

Overdue overtime update will boost pay of 160,000 in NC

Act now to save our Social Security offices

Act now to save our Social Security offices

19 Jun, 2015

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Act now to save our Social Security offices

We need your help asking members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to sign onto to a letter demanding answers from SSA on their plans to end face-to-face customer service.

Act now to save our Social Security offices

"Huge, unexpected" changes to NC's voter ID law

"Huge, unexpected" changes to NC's voter ID law

19 Jun, 2015

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"Huge, unexpected" changes to NC's voter ID law

Voters without an approved photo ID will be allowed to vote in 2016 - with conditions - a small but significant exception to the 2013 'monster' voter ID law that opponents hope will be struck down entirely in court.

"Huge, unexpected" changes to NC's voter ID law

Voting Rights March planned for Moral Monday July 13th

Voting Rights March planned for Moral Monday July 13th

19 Jun, 2015

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Voting Rights March planned for Moral Monday July 13th

On July 13, the federal court will hear North Carolina NAACP v. McCrory, the lawsuit to reverse North Carolina’s unconstitutional, immoral voter suppression law.

Voting Rights March planned for Moral Monday July 13th