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03 Jul, 2025

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NC AFL-CIO Condemns Passage of Monstrous Megabill that Will Devastate Working Families

07 May, 2025

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NC AFL-CIO Celebrates Justice Allison Riggs’ Supreme Court Election Victory After Months of Contestation

28 Mar, 2025

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NC AFL-CIO Condemns Union Busting Executive Order

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08 Nov, 2017

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Labor-Endorsed Candidates Win Local Elections Across N.C.

Union member Braxton Winston II elected to Charlotte City Council; Union-backed mayors win in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Raleigh

Labor-Endorsed Candidates Win Local Elections Across N.C.

15 Sep, 2017

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North Carolina’s Labor Federation Elects First Woman President

MaryBe McMillian becomes the first woman to lead the North Carolina labor movement after being unanimously elected President of the North Carolina State AFL-CIO during the 60th Annual Convention that wrapped up today.

North Carolina’s Labor Federation Elects First Woman President

01 Sep, 2017

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‘$15 AND Union Rights’ Nationwide Labor Day Strike Coming to NC

Local cooks and cashiers from McDonald’s, Burger King, and other restaurants announced Friday that they will walk off the job on Labor Day, joining strikes by fast-food workers in 300 cities from coast to coast.

‘$15 AND Union Rights’ Nationwide Labor Day Strike Coming to NC

15 Aug, 2017

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North Carolina State AFL-CIO Condemns White Supremacy

It is a tool used by those who want to divide and conquer people who would otherwise work together to secure their freedom and their fair share, which is why the labor movement is committed to addressing racism and bigotry within our own ranks and in our larger society.

North Carolina State AFL-CIO Condemns White Supremacy

24 Jul, 2017

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Charlotte Gearing Up to Fight Postal Cuts with Lunchtime Rally this Wednesday in Uptown

People who work in union at the United States Postal Service and the business owners and community members who depend upon it will hold a lunchtime press conference, rally, and picket outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Building this Wednesday to inform the public how they can help fight back against reductions in service and jobs.

Charlotte Gearing Up to Fight Postal Cuts with Lunchtime Rally this Wednesday in Uptown

13 Jul, 2017

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Statement About Gov. Cooper's Plan to Sign S615

We are deeply disappointed that Gov. Cooper plans to sign the Farm Bill (S615). This legislation singles out farm workers and undermines their freedom of association and ability to collectively negotiate for better wages and working conditions.

Statement About Gov. Cooper's Plan to Sign S615