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Compromise Reached on Workers' Compensation Bills

Compromise Reached on Workers' Compensation Bills

27 May, 2011

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Compromise Reached on Workers' Compensation Bills

We are pleased to report that a compromise has been reached on HB 709, after much intense and time-consuming negotiation. The bill that was originally introduced would have had a devastating effect on injured workers in many respects if it had passed as introduced.

Compromise Reached on Workers' Compensation Bills

Inaction to Extend Unemployment Benefits Continues to Extend the Suffering

20 May, 2011

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20 May, 2011

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Inaction to Extend Unemployment Benefits Continues to Extend the Suffering

For just over a month, an estimated 37,000 North Carolinians have been trying to live without their federal unemployment benefits all because Republican legislators refuse to pass a clean bill to extend benefits. The number of people losing benefits grows by just over 2,000 each week. Now over 42,000 people must live without this critical income.

Inaction to Extend Unemployment Benefits Continues to Extend the Suffering

Rally for Public Jobs, Service, and Justice

20 May, 2011

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20 May, 2011

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Rally for Public Jobs, Service, and Justice

Emergency Call to Action! Please plan on joining the NC NAACP and the Historic Thousands on Jones St. (HKonJ) People's Coalition for a rally to support public jobs, service, and justice.

Rally for Public Jobs, Service, and Justice

Duane Adkinson

20 May, 2011

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20 May, 2011

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Duane Adkinson

A Man Driven by his Faith to Defend Social Justice and Working People Duane Adkinson, a retired UAW member, long-time supporter and activist of the NC AFL-CIO, NC Alliance for Retired Americans Board member, and Triangle At-Large Retiree Club Treasurer, was highlighted in the Garner Citizen newspaper earlier this year for his tireless work on behalf of human rights and social justice (see link below for full story).

Duane Adkinson

Update on Workers' Compensation Bills: The Threat Remains

12 May, 2011

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12 May, 2011

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Update on Workers' Compensation Bills: The Threat Remains

Workers’ compensation is critically important to our members and to all workers. We helped fight off three direct attacks on the system in the past two decades. This year, we are faced with both a new attack and a legislature more receptive to these attacks than in the past.

Update on Workers' Compensation Bills: The Threat Remains

Speak NC: Community College

12 May, 2011

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12 May, 2011

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Speak NC: Community College

After adding the equivalent of the entire NCSU student body in enrollment, NC’s 58 community colleges face deep funding cuts in the current proposed budget—in addition to stark reductions over the past two years. If we continue down this path, community college may cease to be an option for many North Carolinians.

Speak NC: Community College