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The voice of working people in North Carolina's unions. Fighting for respect for hard work and the freedom to thrive. #BetterInAUnion #CountMeIn
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"In the era of the ultra-wealthy, disappearing middle class and a drastic wealth gap, we need organized labor movements." www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025... #1u #itsbetterinaunion

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GOOD NEWS: Reconsidered Goods workers in #GreensboroNC just voted unanimously to join RWDSU! Welcome to the family! @rwdsu.bsky.social #1u

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We're hiring for our Summer 2025 paid internship! Learn more and apply by April 4th at aflcionc.org/intern. #1u #ncpol

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Since he asked - help us tell him! Dear Elon Musk, Here are some things federal workers do for me and my community: ____________

submitted 4 days ago • 9 comments

"The election is over. It's time to concede! The people have spoken! It's time to turn the page on this coup attempt!" #1u #ncpol

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A Trump Judge Kiilled Biden's guarantee of overtime pay for four million salaried workers with lower incomes. @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social @seiu.org @aflcio.org #unions newrepublic.com/article/1886... via @newrepublic.com

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

#FMLA turns 32 this week—used 500M times—but the U.S. is still one of only 6 countries without a national paid family leave program. Workers in NC lose $914M every year due to lack of #PaidLeave. Time to demand what we deserve! #ncpol #1u

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"Unionization efforts at Amazon’s RDU1 Fulfillment Center in Garner, NC, represent a pivotal moment for worker power in the South." Building worker power in North Carolina: Amazon C.A.U.S.E. workers at RDU1 lead the charge www.ncjustice.org/amazon-rdu1-... @ncjustice.bsky.social #1u

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

We're excited to announce that state Sen. Sydney Batch and Rep. Robert Reives are the recipients of our 2025 Friend of Workers Award, to be presented at the Labor Legislative Conference March 4th in Raleigh. Visit aflcionc.org/llc to learn more and join us in celebrating these champions! #ncpol #1u

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NEWS: Sources tell me that DOGE is setting its sights on the Department of Labor next. DOL workers have been ordered to give DOGE access to whatever they ask for—or risk termination. “We’re supposed to stop everything we’re doing and do whatever the DOGE kids ask… It feels dirty and illegal.”

submitted 24 days ago • 532 comments

Losing NC Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin is demanding that the courts do the unthinkable: throw away the lawful votes of 60,000 NCians and overturn the election. Join us as we fight back and tell the courts: our votes matter! Visit ccnc.me/griffin to find an event near you! #1u #ncpol

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Gwynne Wilcox pledges to challenge decision after dismissal in effect paralyzes National Labor Relations Board. @seiu @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social @sbworkersunited.org @uaw.org #NLRB www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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NC voters elected Justice Riggs to keep her seat on the NC Supreme Court, which was reaffirmed in two independent recounts. Instead of trying to steal her win, Griffin needs to concede! www.wral.com/story/debora... #1u #ncpol

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What’s at stake is the future of our democracy in North Carolina–and the United States: The North Carolina Voters Who Could Have Their Ballots Tossed By Jefferson Griffin’s Election Challenge www.propublica.org/article/nort... #ncpol #1u

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@Starbucks employees at a store off U.S. 64 in Apex and one in Wilkesboro agreed to have the Workers United union negotiate their wages and benefits. @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

NC Republicans are trying to steal this election, period. It's past time for Jefferson Griffin to concede that Allison Riggs won! N.C. Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race: www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... #ncpol

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

In 2024, unions of working people in NC overcame corporate power, natural disasters, and national political headwinds to win record contracts, rebuild communities, and elect labor champions. Read our 2024 Annual Report: bit.ly/ncafl24report #1u

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

It’s time for Congress to do their job and fund the government, not play games with the livelihood of federal workers and military service members! Take action: actionnetwork.org/call_campaig... #1u

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

Union members, say "count me in!" to attend our Labor Legislative Conference, March 4th-5th in Raleigh, when we will strategize and lobby lawmakers to support a Working People's Agenda. Hotel: bit.ly/ncafl25llc (by Feb. 3rd) Tickets: bit.ly/ncafl25llctix More info: bit.ly/ncafl25llcinfo

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

Still doing holiday shopping? Make sure to shop union with our union-made holiday gift guide! aflcio.org/MadeInAmeric...

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social #farmworkers @ufw.bsky.social

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

RELEASE: Congrats to Justice Allison Riggs on Winning NC Supreme Court Election! aflcionc.org/press/congra... #ncpol #1u 🧵1/

submitted 86 days ago • 1 comment

Did you know that the average starting salary for a worker after completing a Registered Apprenticeship is $80,000? This week is National Apprenticeship Week, so it’s a great time to find an apprenticeship program for you! aflcio.org/issues/bette...

submitted 101 days ago • 3 comments