NC State AFL-CIO
@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social
The voice of working people in North Carolina's unions. Fighting for respect for hard work and the freedom to thrive. #BetterInAUnion #CountMeIn
"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
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"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
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social about the CBP invasion of NC: aflcionc.org/press/nc-uni... #1u
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
@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
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
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
September 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
Day 3 of the NC State AFL-CIO Annual Convention and @aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social is in the house! #countmein
September 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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.
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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.”
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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.”
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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.
September 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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.
September 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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.”
September 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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.”
September 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
Congratulations, President McMillan! #countmein
September 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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!”
September 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
@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
September 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
September 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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
September 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Less than one hour until the start of the 68th Annual North Carolina State AFL-CIO convention in Wilmington! ⏳ #countmein
"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
June 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"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
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
June 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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