AFL-CIO Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/afl-cio/ 3727 Rose Lake Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:21:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://vl1725.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-iam-large-white-logo-e1463922602209-60x60.jpg AFL-CIO Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/afl-cio/ 32 32 NC State AFL-CIO 64th Annual Convention https://vl1725.org/nc-state-afl-cio-64th-annual-convention/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:21:35 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6338 I attended the NC AFL-CIO executive board as a current VP on the board. After we concluded with the normal order of business it was on to prepare for the 64th Annual Convention. It was the first, in-person executive meeting in over a year. I have to say it was a room full of excited, […]

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]]> Essential Worker and Union Members Vaccination Event https://vl1725.org/essential-worker-and-union-members-vaccination-event/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:13:17 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6106 Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council is hosting a vaccination event for union members, essential workers and their families in Charlotte on Friday, April 23rd at the International House on Central Avenue. The available vaccine will most likely be Moderna and will require a second dose four weeks later, May 21 which will be scheduled at the first event. WHERE:International House 1817 Central Ave […]

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]]> NC State AFL-CIO COVID Safety Training Registration Available! https://vl1725.org/nc-state-afl-cio-covid-safety-training-registration-available/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:02:15 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6077 2021 NC Labor Leadership Development Training Series Register now for our COVID Safety Training, Thursday, March 25th! We will educate participants on COVID safety standards and how to react to violations. Topics will include understanding proper safety procedures for COVID safety, identifying unsafe procedures in the workplace, and learning how to push for improved worker […]

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]]> 2021 N.C. Labor Virtual Lobby Training https://vl1725.org/2021-n-c-labor-virtual-lobby-training/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:10:28 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6064 Register now for our 2021 NC Labor Virtual Lobby Training, Thursday, February 25th! We will educate participants on the current political landscape in NC and give you the opportunity and tools to lobby for key policies or on behalf of your own local’s issues. Topics include a briefing on this year’s NC General Assembly and […]

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]]> JOIN US to Protect the Vote in Raleigh this Saturday (11/7) at 1PM https://vl1725.org/join-us-protect-vote-raleigh-saturday-1pm/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:21:52 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5950 The New York Times ran a story this morning titled, “The President versus democracy.” Mobs in Detroit and Arizona are trying to stop the count while Trump himself calls for the vote to be halted in PA. In contrast, WE hit the streets across NC yesterday, calling for all votes to be counted and for the results to be respected […]

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]]> Victory Lodge 1725 Wins PR Latta Award at NC AFL-CIO Convention https://vl1725.org/victory-lodge-1725-wins-pr-latta-award-at-nc-afl-cio-convention/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:27:06 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=4775 The NC AFL-CIO kicked off its 62nd Annual Convention in Charlotte, Thursday, Sept. 19. The two-day convention brought together labor, community, and political leaders from across North Carolina to discuss ways to fight for a better future through organizing efforts, political power, and community building. One of the highlights of the convention each year is […]

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]]> NC STATE AFL-CIO Labor Legislative Conference https://vl1725.org/nc-state-afl-cio-labor-legislative-conference/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:13:51 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=3788 I want to thank this membership for sending me as a delegate to the NC State AFL-CIO Legislative Conference in Raleigh on February 12th. We spent the beginning of the day discussing topics as well as the process of lobbying the General Assembly. Next it was on to lobbying. One of the most important tasks […]

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]]> Get out the vote day with CWA! https://vl1725.org/get-out-the-vote-day-with-cwa/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:08:50 +0000 http://vl1725.org/?p=3488 Saturday Nov. 3, we will talk to union members around the area to get out the vote for the mid-term election and our endorsed candidates! Local candidates will join us in the morning to discuss their races. Location: CWA 3603 5108 Monroe Rd # B, Charlotte, NC 28205 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Questions: […]

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]]> NC AFL-CIO Endorsed Election Slate for all of NC https://vl1725.org/nc-state-afl-cio-endorsed-slate-for-all-of-nc/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:12:40 +0000 http://vl1725.org/?p=3442 Fellow Victory Lodge members, Please see the document below. This is the 2018 Election Slate of all candidates in North Carolina officially endorsed by the NC AFL-CIO. These candidates have been fully vetted for their stances on labor issues. Feel free to print this guide for reference! *Click on image for full-size document! 

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]]> 2018 NC State AFL-CIO Convention Report https://vl1725.org/2018-nc-state-afl-cio-convention-report/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:08:00 +0000 http://vl1725.org/?p=3437 The NC State AFL-CIO Convention September 20-21 2018 Raliegh, NC   It was a true honor to serve as a delegate to the NC AFL-CIO convention. I sincerely thank this membership for allowing me this opportunity. It was a special privilege to attend with MaryBe Mcmillan as the first woman President of the NC State […]

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