REPORT: "Wells Fargo’s pattern of racial disparities across multiple mortgage loan metrics raises significant concerns about its commitment to serve all North Carolinians." ourfinancialsecurity.org/resources/we... @ourfinancialsecurity.org #1u

Wells Fargo mortgage denials higher for minorities in Charlotte, new report claims Analysis of federal lending data points to wide gaps in denial and shrinking mortgage originations in Charlotte and North Carolina, the report said.

BREAKING: "Wells Fargo's mortgage rejection rates for minorities in Charlotte and North Carolina far outpaced those of white applicants." Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines... via @ourfinancialsecurity.org #1u

Join us April 28th in Raleigh to toll a bell 196 times - once for each person in NC who died while working for a better life in 2024. RSVP at mobilize.us/aflcionc/event/936639 #WMD2026 #1u

"I'm president of NC A. Philip Randolph Institute, the oldest constituency group of @aflcio.org. I want people to know there are lots of ways to get involved, and that strong unions are what make the difference in ensuring that everyone has a livable wage job." #1u

Member Spotlight: Wayne Bostick (APRI) I want people to know that there are lots of ways to get involved in the APRI. We have chapters throughout the state that do food distributions, clothing distributions, informational forums, and other...

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

The Flip Side of Affordability: Raising Wages Across the Country Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event featuring strategies for raising wages from across the country.

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

Opinion: Stop giving free lunches to North Carolina tech manufacturer Corning One of North Carolina's labor leaders says Corning—a tech manufacturer supplying Meta's data center boom—is taking advantage of workers while soaking up millions in state and local incentives.

"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

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.