November 14, 2014
Volkswagen changes policy to embrace “minority unions”
International Business Times reported this week that German automaker Volkswagen will recognize unions at its Chattanooga plant even without majority support.
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September 26, 2014
Southern workers vote big to have a union on their side
Read MoreBig news in the effort to build a new southern workers movement came last week as thousands of American Airlines employees voted overwhelmingly to have a union on their side.
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February 28, 2014
The craziest thing about restaurants?
Read MoreServers are fed up with living off tips. They are standing up for 1 FAIR WAGE.
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February 21, 2014
Panelists discuss labor’s future in the South
Read MoreWorker organizing in the South was the focus of a panel discussion and public Q&A session attended by nearly 150 activists and scholars on Presidents Day at Duke.
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February 21, 2014
UFCW 1208 rallies support for Mountaire workers (2/26)
Read MoreYou can do your part to help Organize the South at “Poultry Workers Appreciation Day” on Wednesday.
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December 17, 2013
America’s unions will rise to the challenge in the South
Read MoreWe must rise to the challenge where the challenge presented by organized greed is the greatest – here in the South.
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September 13, 2013
AFL-CIO chooses life, resolves to organize the South
Read MoreAmerica’s unions resolve to develop a new Southern Organizing Strategy.
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August 23, 2013
Support Walmart worker organizing in North Carolina
Read MoreJoin us at the OUR Walmart labor and community forum in Raleigh on September 5th.
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May 3, 2013
March on Reynolds for farmworker justice (5/9)
Read MoreJoin us in Winston-Salem on Thursday, May 9 as we rally and march for justice for tobacco farmworkers!
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October 19, 2012
Boycott American Crystal Sugar products
Read MoreSugar shouldn’t leave a bitter taste in your mouth. That’s why we are calling on American Crystal Sugar to end the 14-month lockout of its workers, members of BCTGM. Until Crystal Sugar agrees to end the lockout, the AFL-CIO will call for a boycott of the company’s products.
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October 12, 2012
J.w.J. rallies support for CWA and American Airlines agents (10/19)
Read MoreAmerican is threatening lay-offs and massive wage cuts, and without a union the workers will have no voice. Come out and show the workers they are not alone!
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August 3, 2012
Organize Sitel
Read MoreSome 600 call center workers, employees of the customer service provider Sitel in Asheville, got a big boost this week in their struggle to organize a union and bargain a contract for a better life.
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April 27, 2012
March on Reynolds American shareholders meeting (5/3)
Read MoreJoin us in Winston-Salem on May 3 as we rally and march for justice for tobacco farm workers! Tell Reynolds it’s time to take responsibility for it’s actions and it’s supply chain.
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March 16, 2012
IBEW is organizing against the odds in NC
Read MoreIn North Carolina, IBEW local organizer Keith Rivers finds personal satisfaction in helping his home-state electricians discover a better life for themselves and their families through union membership.
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February 17, 2012
Take the Pledge, “I support American Jobs”
Read MoreIn the wake of the bankruptcy of American Airlines, 13,000 people will lose their jobs and its employees’ will lose their pension. Over a hundred workers at RDU International airport will be affected, and their local union is asking for our help. Show your solidarity with American workers by taking the pledge, “I support American jobs.”
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