“We can no longer devalue the importance of a collective voice for workers. We can no longer hope that corporations and policy makers will do the right thing because we ask them to. We have to return to what works for working people — labor unions.”
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August 31, 2015
Join the 2015 Charlotte Labor Day Parade
Come out for an “old fashioned, union made” parade when the biggest and longest-running Labor Day parade in the Carolinas returns to Charlotte in 2015, featuring local union floats and marchers as well as stepping groups, bands, and more.
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August 28, 2015
Working America invites you to lunch Labor Saturday (9/5)
On the Saturday before Labor Day, join AFL-CIO community affiliate Working America for fun, fellowship, and a free lunch when they hold their Labor Day weekend celebration and open house at their office in Greensboro.
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August 28, 2015
“Workers Speak Out” at new workers’ center in Greensboro (9/3)
North Carolina is getting a new workers’ center in time for Labor Day, and they’re inviting you to take the mic and have your say about life as a worker in Greensboro.
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August 28, 2015
Observe the 2nd Annual Labor Sabbath, Sept. 4-7, 2015
Have you ever said or heard the words “Labor Union” in a worship service? We invite you to join other people of faith to speak up on Labor Sabbath – the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday before Labor Day (September 7).
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September 5, 2014
Coverage of Labor Day 2014
Our #TalkUnion Tour on Labor Day highlighted how North Carolina workers are finding hope to raise wages and defend workers’ rights in difficult economic and political times by taking collective action through labor unions and Moral Monday.
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August 22, 2014
Charlotte Labor Day Parade 2014
The Charlotte Labor Day Parade returns for 2014 with the theme “An old-fashioned parade, union made!” Pre-parade assembly at 8am. Parade begins at 11am.
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August 8, 2014
Keep calm and have a “Labor Sabbath” before Labor Day
We invite you to join other people of faith to speak up on Labor Sabbath – the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday before Labor Day (September 1).
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August 29, 2013
Labor Day 2013: Press and Parade preview
Come out for the 14th annual Charlotte Labor Day Parade on Monday!
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September 21, 2012
Recap: Union hugs and Charlotte in 2012
Notwithstanding the angst of some about Democrats’ choice of Charlotte, the DNC was a big success for America’s unions.
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August 31, 2012
MaryBe McMillan talks to News & Views for Labor Day
MaryBe McMillan sat down for an interview with Chris Fitzsimon of the radio program News & Views to discuss the state of working in North Carolina this Labor Day.
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August 31, 2012
Share a “Thank You” on Labor Day
Share thanks on Labor Day! Use this creative new digital app to send your very own e-Card or video to someone you know who deserves recognition for the hard work that makes what you do possible.
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August 31, 2012
Secretary Solis’ Labor Day 2012 Message
Elections have consequences, and one of the best consequences of Barack Obama’s election as President was the appointment of Hilda Solis as our Secretary of Labor.
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August 24, 2012
Charlotte Labor Day Parade and Carolina Fest
The annual Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday, September 3rd at 10 am. The parade honors the accomplishments of organized labor in our country, our region, and in our community.
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September 2, 2011
2011 Labor Day Events
Tune into 101.5 and 99.9 FM in the Triangle at 7:30am on Sunday for an interview with NC State AFL-CIO President, James Andrews, on the program News & Views with the director of NC Policy Watch, Chris Fitzsimon.