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Adopted 68th Annual Convention Resolutions
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Adopted 68th Annual Convention Resolutions

In September at the 68th Annual Convention of the North Carolina AFL-CIO, delegates approved six resolutions to guide the federation's future work. Resolutions were adopted in the areas of organizing, policy, politics, racial justice, farm labor, and coordinated mass action in 2028. State fed staff is working with our Executive Board to turn these resolutions into actions so North Carolina workers get the respect, security, and power they deserve.

Adopted 68th Annual Convention Resolutions

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Braxton Winston Elected President of NC State AFL-CIO at Labor Federation’s 68th Annual Convention
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Braxton Winston Elected President of NC State AFL-CIO at Labor Federation’s 68th Annual Convention

Hundreds of North Carolina union members, labor leaders, community organizers, and elected officials came together at the 68th Annual Convention of the NC State AFL-CIO this week in Wilmington to celebrate the retirement of President MaryBe McMillan, elect new leadership, and discuss efforts to improve conditions for working people throughout the state. Convention delegates elected Braxton Winston II, member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 322, as the next leader of the largest federation of labor unions in the state.

Braxton Winston Elected President of NC State AFL-CIO at Labor Federation’s 68th Annual Convention

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ADVISORY: NC AFL-CIO to Honor Retiring President, Elect New Leadership at 68th Annual Convention
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ADVISORY: NC AFL-CIO to Honor Retiring President, Elect New Leadership at 68th Annual Convention

Over 350 attendees including union leaders from across the state and country will gather for the 68th Annual Convention of the North Carolina State AFL-CIO in Wilmington this week to celebrate 20 years of leadership by outgoing President MaryBe McMillan, hear from prominent speakers, and elect new leadership for the future.

ADVISORY: NC AFL-CIO to Honor Retiring President, Elect New Leadership at 68th Annual Convention

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68th Annual Convention Coming to Wilmington, September 10-12th
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68th Annual Convention Coming to Wilmington, September 10-12th

Our 68th Annual Convention will be held at the Hotel Ballast by Hilton in our state’s charming “Port City” of Wilmington, September 10-12th, 2025. Guest speakers this year will include SEIU President April Verrett, UNITE HERE President Gwen Mills, and Governor Josh Stein! This will be the final convention with President MaryBe McMillan, who has announced that she is retiring after serving 20 years as an officer of our state fed and will not seek reelection this September. Come celebrate all we have accomplished under Pres. McMillan’s leadership and elect a new president and executive board for the future!

68th Annual Convention Coming to Wilmington, September 10-12th

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MaryBe McMillan to Retire: "It has truly been the honor of my life"
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MaryBe McMillan to Retire: "It has truly been the honor of my life"

I am writing to share news. After 20 years as an officer of the NC State AFL-CIO, I have decided to retire and will not seek re-election at our convention in September. It has truly been the honor of my life to serve our members and work with such a dedicated group of leaders in the fight for economic justice.

MaryBe McMillan to Retire: "It has truly been the honor of my life"