NC State AFL-CIO

The @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social just endorsed this campaign, and that means something to me.

I grew up watching my peepaw, who immigrated from Mexico, bust his back in a coal mine so his family could survive.

Solidarity with @mnaflcio.org against ICE’s occupation! We call on business like Target to also take a stand for Minnesota. Join us and @siembranc.bsky.social for a Day of Truth & Freedom this Friday Jan. 23rd by visiting tiny.cc/localtarget to find an action near you! #MNAFLCIO

The Washington Post Guild is alarmed and appalled by federal law enforcement’s search and seizure of reporter Hannah Natanson’s property and personal devices. Hannah is a valued member of our union whose work covering the federal workforce has been essential (1/3)

Solidarity with the family and friends of Renee Nicole Good and the people of Minnesota as they grieve and resist. #1u

Count Me In! What We Did Together in 2025 The year 2025 marked a period of significant transition for the North Carolina Labor Movement, beginning with the second Trump administration immediately attacking federal workers’ collective bargaini...

2025 marked a period of significant transition for our labor movement, bookended by attacks on federal unions and immigrant workers. Despite this, we continued to advance, leading the South by example. Read what we did together in our Annual Report: aflcionc.org/news/count-m... #1u

Member Spotlight: Lauren Clark (UNITE HERE) "One thing I want everyone to know about unions is that we are a brotherhood and a sisterhood. There are so many people like us in the same situation who are fighting for humanity, dignity, and respec...

"I’m Lauren Clark, and I've worked for UBS in Morrisville, NC, in cooking & catering almost 2 years. I'm proudly part of
UNITE HERE Local 23, and I'm thankful for them every day." Spotlight: aflcionc.org/news/member-... #1u @unitehere.org @aflcio.org

"I'm Donielle Prophete, and I have proudly been President of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 3645 for five years, representing workers at Piedmont Airlines in Charlotte." Member spotlight: aflcionc.org/news/member-... #1u

RELEASE: "What we are experiencing firsthand is a trial run in fascism, not law enforcement." Statement by pres.
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social about the CBP invasion of NC: aflcionc.org/press/nc-uni... #1u

RELEASE: NC Labor Movement Condemns GOP Plan to Rig Congressional Maps: "...playing political games to pay for presidential endorsements of its failed leadership." aflcionc.org/press/nc-lab... #ncga #ncpol #1u

The solidarity in the room at the @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social convention today was off the charts! It was great to join working people from across the state.

North Carolina workers are more united than ever, and ready to organize and mobilize like never before.

Congratulations to Braxton Winston II, who has been elected by convention delegates to succeed MaryBe McMillan as president of the North Carolina State AFL-CIO! We’re fired up and ready to fight for working people in NC! Let’s get to work! 💪🔥 #countmein #1u

Thank you @marybemcmillan.bsky.social for two decades of unwavering dedication to our labor movement, and of incredible service to the @NCStateAFLCIO.bsky.social. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement!

Day 3 of the NC State AFL-CIO Annual Convention and @aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social is in the house! #countmein

Yvonne Kinston of @cwaunion.bsky.social and Rob Zapple of @sagaftra.org speak to convention attendees about the experience of being union members running for office. #countmein

Erica Leach of the NC APRI points out that reaching young people is the key to bringing in new members: “We can organize and support new hires through…connecting with them early in their career.” Leach also emphasizes that digital platforms are key to this.

Carla Knox of @steelworkers.bsky.social adds: “On top of education, we need to fight for legislation that supports our right to organize.”

When asked about how we can help build the labor movement in North Carolina, Alice Armstrong of @iatse.bsky.social says: “Educate and communicate.” Kiki Williamson of @lettercarriers.bsky.social agrees: “If we’re told what the benefits are of joining from the beginning, more people will join.”

Panelists representing @steelworkers.bsky.social, @iatse.bsky.social, @lettercarriers.bsky.social and the North Carolina APRI discuss how to engage new union members and build new leaders. #countmein #1u

Christine Surrette from AFGE discusses how federal workers are organizing to protect their hard-fought union contracts.

Jemma Superville from @nationalnurses.bsky.social on how nurses are reacting to cuts VA medical centers and attacks on union contracts: “Fear will not lead to paralysis. We have strengthened our resolve to fight back.” She also encouraged attendees to join her for a national day of action Friday.

Noah Jacobs from Duke Grad Union discusses how in the wake of cuts to federal funding for research, Duke U has slashed 1,000 staff positions but not touched bloated admin salary: “Duke has made sweeping cuts across the board, but of course those cuts have not been equal.”

Alvin Warwick from @ibewinternational.bsky.social and the North Carolina Building Trades on Trump’s disastrous budget: “Because of this bill, 10s of 1,000s of good manufacturing jobs will be removed…it’s affecting us here in NC exponentially…the policies are killing good paying jobs we need here.”

Next up is a panel on the fight against federal funding cuts with voices from AFGE, @ibewinternational.bsky.social, @nationalnurses.bsky.social, and the Duke Graduate Student Union! #countmein

NC AFL-CIO Convention Day 2 is starting off strong with powerful remarks from @seiu.org President @aprilverrett.bsky.social: “The truth is we are standing at a crossroads….Yet, there is hope—I have hope. Because we weren’t just built for this moment, we were forged for this moment.” #countmein #1u

This afternoon, Governor Josh Stein presented NC AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, one of the most prestigious recognitions conferred by the Governor of North Carolina.

Congratulations, President McMillan! #countmein

When asked why organizing the south is important, panelists agree: “When the south changes, the whole country changes.” #1u

Happening now: the “Growing our Movement” panel with @raiseupthesouth.bsky.social, @unitehere.org, @teamsters.bsky.social and the @steelworkers.bsky.social! #countmein

@unitehere.org President @gwenmillsuh.bsky.social: “Unions were founded as empowering disruptions, not supplicants asking for permission….It’s time for the labor movement to reclaim the simple truth: workers ARE the economy!”

President @marybemcmillan.bsky.social: “There is an urgency, a moral imperative, to stand up, stand together & fight like never before. This fight is about justice freedom & fairness for all of us…A stronger labor movement is the one force that can transform this country for the better.” #countmein

Rep. Deb Butler on NC being ranked #1 for best states for business, but last for workers: “Business success and worker prosperity are not mutually exclusive. They can rise together…your collective voices, your strength, and your courage are so powerful and so important.” #1u