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North Carolina Unions Added 16,000 Members in 2017

North Carolina Unions Added 16,000 Members in 2017

19 Jan, 2018

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North Carolina Unions Added 16,000 Members in 2017

"The growth in union membership shows that working people understand the power we have when we join together," said MaryBe McMillan, President of the North Carolina State AFL-CIO.

North Carolina Unions Added 16,000 Members in 2017

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

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

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.

North Carolina’s Labor Federation Elects First Woman President

North Carolina’s Labor Federation Elects First Woman President

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

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

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

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

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