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UNC Board of Governors votes to allow tuition hikes

10 Feb, 2012

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10 Feb, 2012

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UNC Board of Governors votes to allow tuition hikes

The cuts last year imposed by the state legislature and the hikes of tuition and fees approved today by the UNC governors are a reminder of just how far our state has fallen from living up to its constitutional obligation to the people of North Carolina.

UNC Board of Governors votes to allow tuition hikes

At town hall, Thom Tillis blames teachers for his attacks

04 Feb, 2012

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04 Feb, 2012

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At town hall, Thom Tillis blames teachers for his attacks

About 60 union members and community activists showed up at Gaston Community College in Belmont, NC to welcome North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis to another of his "Divide & Conquer" town halls. It was Tillis' first town hall appearance since holding a surprise midnight session of the General Assembly on January 5 to strip teachers of their rights.

At town hall, Thom Tillis blames teachers for his attacks

Good news for UAW 5287 and Thomas Built Buses

27 Jan, 2012

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27 Jan, 2012

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Good news for UAW 5287 and Thomas Built Buses

The workers at the Thomas Built Buses manufacturing plant in High Point, who are represented by United Auto Workers Local 5287, got some good news earlier this month. Thomas has recalled 112 laid-off workers to meet demand.

Good news for UAW 5287 and Thomas Built Buses

March with the AFL-CIO in H.K. on J. February 11

27 Jan, 2012

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27 Jan, 2012

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March with the AFL-CIO in H.K. on J. February 11

The North Carolina State AFL-CIO will be proud to join all of our partners in social and economic justice for the 6th annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ), Saturday, February 11, 2012.

March with the AFL-CIO in H.K. on J. February 11

"Out of Control in Raleigh" tour exposes extremist agenda

27 Jan, 2012

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27 Jan, 2012

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"Out of Control in Raleigh" tour exposes extremist agenda

North Carolina's legislature is out of control, and it's time to speak out and push back. Join us at a public forum about how these hard-line conservatives are turning back the clock, who's bankrolling their agenda, and what it means for our lives.

"Out of Control in Raleigh" tour exposes extremist agenda

Union advantage remains despite low density in North Carolina

27 Jan, 2012

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27 Jan, 2012

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Union advantage remains despite low density in North Carolina

North Carolina - at 2.9% - had the lowest number of union members as a percentage of the state workforce. However, union members continue to join a significant advantage in wages and salary over their non-union counterparts.

Union advantage remains despite low density in North Carolina