"Even while self-employed, I never left the labor movement." Member Spotlight: Wayne Bostick (APRI): aflcionc.org/news/member-... #countmein #1u

Join CAP tomorrow, March 26, for an online event on raising wages across the country. @neeratanden.bsky.social will give introductory remarks, followed by keynote speaker @arindube.bsky.social, and an expert panel. https://ampr.gs/4dvAleW

@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social #unionstrong

"We need an economic development strategy that works for everyone, not just corporations." Opinion: Stop giving free lunches to North Carolina tech manufacturer Corning: cardinalpine.com/opinion/opin... #1u

While Wells Fargo workers across the country are fighting for a fair union contract that supports staff and protects customers, the bank sponsored a conference hosted by the far-right John Locke Foundation. NC workers deserve better! @cwaunion.bsky.social

RELEASE: Labor Movement Drives Key Primary Wins Across North Carolina aflcionc.org/press/labor-... #1u #ncpol

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Less than one hour until the start of the 68th Annual North Carolina State AFL-CIO convention in Wilmington! ⏳ #countmein

ADVISORY: Over 350 labor leaders expected at our 68th Annual Convention in Wilmington this week will celebrate 20 years of leadership by outgoing Pres. McMillan, hear from prominent speakers, and elect new leaders for the future. Learn more at aflcionc.org/press/adviso.... #countmein #1u

"We all benefit from quality public services, safe workplaces, and respect for the hard work it takes to deliver for the American people. Members in my union are more engaged, and together we are a force to be reckoned with!" aflcionc.org/news/member-... #1u

We’re taking @politico.com to arbitration this week for its unethical use of AI and we’re asking for your support! bit.ly/PENGuild

David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules. #OSHA @seiu.org @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/c...

"It’s more important now than ever to band together, speak up and speak out, and lend our voices to the voiceless. There is strength in numbers and power solidarity, but people can’t be bystanders. You need to get engaged!" - Brandee Morris (AFGE), Asheville: aflcionc.org/news/member-... #1u

ICYMI: North Carolina AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan discusses the state of the labor movement, workers' rights, and her tenure ncnewsline.com/2025/06/23/n... (podcast) #nc #ncpol @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social

The birthday parade money could pay for 4 million Meals on Wheels meals, enough to cover 10,000 hungry and isolated seniors for an entire year.

$45 million could pay for GI Bill benefits for 3,000 veterans, showing our nation’s thanks to our brave soldiers with the college or vocational training we promised after their service.

There’s an estimated 33,000 homeless veterans in the United States. With $45 million, our government could provide housing for 6,500 of those forgotten heroes.

About 1 in 5 veterans go to bed hungry each day. The money used for Trump’s birthday parade could provide SNAP food assistance for nearly 18,000 veterans for an entire year.

Join SEIU Pres April Verrett, UNITE HERE Pres Gwen Mills, and Gov Josh Stein Sept 10-12th in Wilmington for Pres MaryBe McMillan's final convention after 20 years as an officer. Celebrate her leadership and elect a new leaders for the future! AFLCIONC.org/convention #CountMeIn #1u

We're here w/people of conscience shocked by the outrageous injury and arrest of union leader David Huerta in LA. We call for his immediate release and the end of ICE raids, which are target working people and terrorize workplaces and communities. Join us at SEIU.co/FreeDavid #FreeDavidEndRaids

SEIU Rally: Free David Huerta!!! @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social @aflcio.org

Senators and members of Congress caught telling the truth about their budget bill that would gut health care coverage through Medicaid for millions of working people. A thread 🧵

All the roses for MaryBe, a fierce champion for the working folks whose bold leadership has led the way for some incredible worker-led wins in the South. 👏🏽 🌹 🍞

For two decades, @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social President @marybemcmillan.bsky.social has fiercely fought for working people in North Carolina and all across the south. America’s unions congratulate her on her upcoming retirement! Thank you for your tireless work on behalf of the labor movement.

MaryBe McMillan to retire as NC State AFL-CIO President: "It has truly been the honor of my life to serve our members and work with such a dedicated group of leaders in the fight for economic justice." Read her letter in full at aflcionc.org/marybe. #1u #countmein 🧵1/6

New data finds Americans are more likely to support labor unions over Big Business than at any time in the past 60 years. We are witnessing a historic rebirth of worker power.  If you want a better life for you and your children, join or support a union.

USW @steelworkers.bsky.social Specialized Emergency Response Trainers (SERT) teams will be in Canton, NC, on June 3rd to offer mental health and resiliency trainings, free and open to the anyone in the Western NC community. #1u

May 8th was the crossover deadline at #NCGA. Read our report the good, the bad, and the dead bills that were never given a chance to improve the lives of working families at aflcionc.org/ncga. #1u

We urge @govofco.bsky.social to stand with Colorado’s nurses, construction workers & service employees—the people who power our economy every day—instead of siding with billionaire CEOs and corporate consultants. Sign SB 5 into law! #coleg #copolitics