by UE 150 | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
After major accidents hit NC plants, workers demand change. Brian Gordon USA Today Network The gas nearly leveled Meldrick Knuckles. He’d later compare the sensation to losing a game of tug-of-war, his breath snatched away in seconds. Knuckles works at the Valley...
by UE 150 | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
RALEIGH – State workers on the front lines through the pandemic are frustrated at the current budget proposals coming from both chambers of the NC General Assembly. Over 100 people including North Carolina Public Service Workers Union – UE Local 150 members marched...
by UE 150 | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rally & Press Conference Wednesday, August 18 4:30pm (Gather at 4pm) Charlotte Water, 5730 General Commerce Dr While the union is in full support of ALL WORKERS GETTING VACCINATED, since the only way we can recover from this pandemic is with herd immunity, we...
by UE 150 | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The State Senate passed their outrageous budget a few weeks back — literally giving corporations $13.9 BILLION in tax breaks (they want to completely eliminate corporate tax in next 5 years) , while only talking about a pathetic 1.5% for y’all. It’s outrageous. Right...
by UE 150 | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
After three years of receiving no raises, and working 16 months through a global pandemic with no recognition or hazard pay, city workers in Elizabeth City staged a two day work stoppage on June 29-30. The Black-majority workers in the city’s Public Works and Water...
