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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"