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Urgent Appeal for Strike Assistance for W369

Situation is critical for many strikers at Moncure Plywood

July 20, 2008 - union members of IAMAW Lodge W369 go on strike at Moncure Plywood.

Urgent Appeal for Strike Assistance for W369

President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

First law signed by our new President is workers' rights bill

What a difference ten days make in the struggle for workers' rights.

President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Children's Health Insurance Renewal Passes

Expanded program includes cigarette tax hike

The Congress voted this week to reauthorize federal funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which was set to expire in March.

Children's Health Insurance Renewal Passes

Return of Historic Thousands on Jones St

3rd H.K. on J. set for February 14

Join the NC State AFL-CIO and other labor organizations for the rally and march on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Here's more information from the announcement at the HK on J web site:

Return of Historic Thousands on Jones St

Employee Free Choice Act Info Online

We've gathered supporting material for the Employee Free Choice Act on our web site, www.aflcionc.org/issues/federal/. There you can sign the online card, download the petition, the flyer, sample newsletter article, and more.

Employee Free Choice Act Info Online

Legislative Conference Will Start Early in A.M.

If you're coming to the 2009 Legislative Conference (and we hope you are!), be prepared to arrive earlier than in years past. Registration opens at 7:30 am, and we will convene at 8:30 am on Thursday, February 19.

Legislative Conference Will Start Early in A.M.