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Occupy the World October 15th

14 Oct, 2011

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14 Oct, 2011

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Occupy the World October 15th

We are all the 99 percent and we are standing together to restore our voices in cities all across the country this fall, just as we did in Madison, Wisconsin this spring. But the Occupy Together movement is only the latest in a year of global unrest. On October 15, Occupy Wall Street goes global.

Occupy the World October 15th

AFL-CIO Blasts Senate Republicans for Killing Jobs Act

13 Oct, 2011

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13 Oct, 2011

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AFL-CIO Blasts Senate Republicans for Killing Jobs Act

Despite the American Jobs Act having the support of a majority (51) U.S. Senators, it will never get an up-or-down vote in the United States Senate thanks to the unanimous opposition of Republicans - including our own Richard Burr.

AFL-CIO Blasts Senate Republicans for Killing Jobs Act

Tragic Death of Greensboro Firefighter During Chicago Marathon

11 Oct, 2011

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11 Oct, 2011

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Tragic Death of Greensboro Firefighter During Chicago Marathon

Greensboro Fire Captain Will Caviness, 35, was running to raise money for burn victims when he collapsed just 500 yards from the finish line. "Will had an unwavering commitment to his family, his profession, and to the charitable work of the IAFF Burn Foundation," said Local 947 president, Dave Coker. "He will be greatly missed."

Tragic Death of Greensboro Firefighter During Chicago Marathon

AFL-CIO, Unions Join Occupy Wall Street

11 Oct, 2011

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11 Oct, 2011

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AFL-CIO, Unions Join Occupy Wall Street

The NC State AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with Occupy Wall St and the Occupy Together movement. We are the other 99%, and we have had enough. We encourage you to find and support an Occupy Together action near you!

AFL-CIO, Unions Join Occupy Wall Street

Reminding N.C. Politicians that <em>“America Wants to Work”</em>

07 Oct, 2011

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07 Oct, 2011

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Reminding N.C. Politicians that <em>“America Wants to Work”</em>

Columbus Day is the start of a nationwide week of action to urge members of Congress to quit playing defense for the top 1% and start working for the rest of us by passing the American Jobs Act. Learn more about what we have planned and join us!

Reminding N.C. Politicians that <em>“America Wants to Work”</em>

North Carolina Rallies to Save the Postal Service

07 Oct, 2011

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07 Oct, 2011

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North Carolina Rallies to Save the Postal Service

On September 27, 2011, hundreds of postal employees were joined by other workers for rallies in every North Carolina congressional district to educate the public and call for passage in Congress of HR 1351, a bill that would Save America's Postal Service.

North Carolina Rallies to Save the Postal Service