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Labor School Class of 2011 Makes the Grade

12 Aug, 2011

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12 Aug, 2011

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Labor School Class of 2011 Makes the Grade

Some four dozen members from local unions across North Carolina assembled on the campus of UNC Wilmington July 10-15 for a week full of the education, training, and solidarity building that is Carolina Labor School. The Class of 2011 was one of the best yet! Students left energized and excited about their experience and about the bonds they made which will last them a lifetime.

Labor School Class of 2011 Makes the Grade

Sue Myrick Can't Hide From Her Poor Record on Jobs Crisis

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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Sue Myrick Can't Hide From Her Poor Record on Jobs Crisis

U.S. Representative Sue Myrick sponsored a job fair at Central Piedmont Community College, today, but she did not attend. It's just as well because Myrick’s voting record in Congress shows the only job that concerns her is her own.

Sue Myrick Can't Hide From Her Poor Record on Jobs Crisis

UAW Reconvenes NC/SC Civil and Human Rights Council

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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UAW Reconvenes NC/SC Civil and Human Rights Council

On July 30, 2011 in Mt Holly NC, the Council was mended and reconvened for the common goal of representing NC and SC in Civil and Human Rights. The Council elected its new Executive Board and was schooled by interns from local colleges on the A. Phillip Randolph Institute membership drive.

UAW Reconvenes NC/SC Civil and Human Rights Council

Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

According to recently released data, North Carolina's unemployment rate rose to 9.9% in June. As the N.C. Budget and Tax Center reports, this increase was fueled by state government job losses, which are expected to get worse as the new Republican state budget takes effect.

Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

From the 1940’s to the 1960’s, when union density was at its height, the middle class in our country thrived. Wages and productivity rose together during that time and we experienced robust growth throughout the economy.

Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory

01 Aug, 2011

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01 Aug, 2011

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IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory

IKEA lovers and supporters of workers' rights, rejoice! You can shop at your favorite trendy furniture retailer and buy union at the same time. Workers at the IKEA/Swedwood plant in Danville, VA have voted 221 to 69 to form a union and bargain for a better life with the IAM

IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory