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North Carolina State AFL-CIO Condemns White Supremacy

North Carolina State AFL-CIO Condemns White Supremacy

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

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

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

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

Statement About Gov. Cooper's Plan to Sign S615

Statement About Gov. Cooper's Plan to Sign S615

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

Statement on Anti-Union Amendment to Farm Bill (S615)

Statement on Anti-Union Amendment to Farm Bill (S615)

29 Jun, 2017

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Statement on Anti-Union Amendment to Farm Bill (S615)

Legislators should be ashamed of themselves for this sneak attack on some of our state's most vulnerable working people.

Statement on Anti-Union Amendment to Farm Bill (S615)

Charlotte Construction Workers Urge City Council to Act on Reported Industry Abuses

Charlotte Construction Workers Urge City Council to Act on Reported Industry Abuses

26 Jun, 2017

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Charlotte Construction Workers Urge City Council to Act on Reported Industry Abuses

People harmed while working in Charlotte’s booming construction industry joined community, faith, and labor advocates and the co-authors of a new study of industry working conditions across the South on Monday to call for the city council to pass policy that would encourage developers to disclose their contractors’ employment practices as part of future rezoning petitions.

Charlotte Construction Workers Urge City Council to Act on Reported Industry Abuses

Charlotte Construction Workers to Call for Council to Address Industry Abuses

Charlotte Construction Workers to Call for Council to Address Industry Abuses

22 Jun, 2017

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Charlotte Construction Workers to Call for Council to Address Industry Abuses

Workers, community, faith, and labor groups will hold a press conference at Charlotte City hall on Monday, June 26th to urge council to pass a policy that encourage developers to disclose their contractors employment practices.

Charlotte Construction Workers to Call for Council to Address Industry Abuses