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Roy Cooper Joins Canvass as Unions Mobilize to Get Out the Vote
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Roy Cooper Joins Canvass as Unions Mobilize to Get Out the Vote

On Sunday, U.S. Senate Candidate and Former Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper rallied alongside National AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond, the North Carolina State AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and other unions before members knocked doors around Charlotte in support of pro-worker candidates.

Roy Cooper Joins Canvass as Unions Mobilize to Get Out the Vote

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69th Annual NC AFL-CIO Convention Concludes
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69th Annual NC AFL-CIO Convention Concludes

North Carolina union delegates concluded the 69th Annual North Carolina State AFL-CIO Convention on Friday with a commitment to grow union membership, strengthen labor and community partnerships, and mobilize working people ahead of November’s election. The two-day gathering brought union members from across the state together with national labor leaders, elected officials, candidates, organizers, and community allies under the theme “Power & Partnerships.”

69th Annual NC AFL-CIO Convention Concludes

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NC AFL-CIO Condemns NC House Omnibus Election Bill
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NC AFL-CIO Condemns NC House Omnibus Election Bill

North Carolina State AFL-CIO President Braxton Winston issued the following statement in response to the NC House’s consideration of H.B. 958. "This bill seeks to further weaken the freedom of North Carolinians to choose who represents them, and we urge the House and Senate to reject it."

NC AFL-CIO Condemns NC House Omnibus Election Bill

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NC Labor Movement Celebrates International Workers Day 2026
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NC Labor Movement Celebrates International Workers Day 2026

We at the NC State AFL-CIO commit to helping our member unions organize workers and to bringing all working people into our movement for mass action. May Day 2026 is a time to discuss our shared challenges, find opportunities for change, and plan for a future where we can all thrive.

NC Labor Movement Celebrates International Workers Day 2026