“This bill is about restoring the full rights of public employees who are currently given the right to unionize but can’t enjoy the protections and benefits of a collectively negotiated contract,” said Sen. Nickel. “These employees deserve equal treatment under the law, and now is the time to give it to them.”
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Our students deserve better, and by standing up and standing together, we will ensure they get better.
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Update: Despite your calls and our lobbying against it, HB 677 did pass the state house on Monday night. The bill now moves to the state senate.
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January 4, 2013
Court: Dues deduction ban “retaliatory”, overturned
A judge in Wake County has thrown out a controversial law passed by Republican state lawmakers in a surprise late-night vote one year ago taking away from all public school employees their ability to have association dues deducted from their paychecks.
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January 21, 2011
Stop the Lies!
Blaming public employees for problems created by Wall Street Public service workers are under attack — but the real cause of our country’s economic troubles are greedy Wall Street CEOs, their friends in Washington who turn a blind eye, and the right-wing talking heads who spin the lies. Watch this video then add your name […]
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May 13, 2009
Fayetteville Meeting with Legislators on May 21
HOPE Coalition, lawmakers to discuss repealing ban The Fayetteville Area HOPE Committee will be meeting with Margaret Dickson and other Cumberland County legislators on May 21 at the Bordeaux Library. The meeting begins at 5pm and the legislators will arrive at 6pm. A facilitator and speakers will be on hand to make the case for […]