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Rise in 'Sin Taxes' Wrong Way to Fund Priorities

Gov. Mike Easley has what he calls a "painless solution" to increase teacher salaries and fund mental healthcare: higher taxes on cigarettes and alcohol.

Rise in 'Sin Taxes' Wrong Way to Fund Priorities

Runoff for Labor Commissioner Set for June 24

AFL-CIO endorsed candidate for Commissioner of Labor, Mary Fant Donnan, won the most votes in the May 6 primary but not the 40 percent required to become the

Runoff for Labor Commissioner Set for June 24

Deadline to Register for Labor School is May 30

The 2008 session of Carolina Labor School will be held on the campus of UNC-Wilmington on Sunday, June 22 - Friday, June 27.

Deadline to Register for Labor School is May 30

Press Clips May 15, 2008

• GM, UAW local agree on deal that could end strike

Press Clips May 15, 2008

Press Clips May 14, 2008

• Safety workers union bill ready
• Winning the White Working Class

Press Clips May 14, 2008

Press Clips May 13, 2008

• Labor's influence key in November
• G-8 labor officials begin 3-day meeting in Japan

Press Clips May 13, 2008