NC AFL-CIO on Historic Results of AFL-CIO Leadership Election

For Immediate Release

August 20, 2021

Statement by NC AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan on Historic Results of AFL-CIO Leadership Election Today

"Today's election signals a commitment from the AFL-CIO that our leaders should look more like our membership."

(RALEIGH) — "While the circumstances of today's election are heartbreaking, the results are historic—the AFL-CIO has its first female president and first Black secretary-treasurer. Our movement has far too few female leaders or leaders of color. Today's election signals a commitment from the AFL-CIO that our leaders should look more like our membership. I congratulate President Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Redmond and look forward to working with them to champion economic and racial justice for all working people."

Contact: Jeremy Sprinkle, 336-255-2711 / [email protected]

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The North Carolina State AFL-CIO is the largest association of unions of working people in North Carolina, representing over a hundred thousand members, working together for good jobs, safe workplaces, workers’ rights, consumer protections, and quality public services on behalf of ALL working people. PO Box 10805, Raleigh, NC 27605.