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Elon faculty vote to unionize by wide margin

March 15th, 2019
Last week, adjunct faculty at Elon University voted to unionize by nearly a 2-1 margin, with 112 votes in favor of the Union and 68 in opposition. The faculty will affiliate with SEIU Workers United Southern Region, and will now move forward scheduli… Read More
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Tags: Labor and Employment, Mike Okun, Narendra Ghosh, NLRB, Paul Smith, Results, Trisha Pande, Union Elections, Unions

Patterson Harkavy supports fast food workers engaged in strikes, civil disobedience

September 10th, 2014
On September 4, thousands fast food workers went on strike and engaged in civil disobedience for higher wages, better working conditions, and the right to form a union without fear of retaliation. Workers across North Carolina joined in the fight, go… Read More
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Tags: Fast Food, Labor, Labor and Employment, Labor Movement, Mike Okun, Narendra Ghosh, National Labor Relations Act, Paul Smith, Union

Unemployment Legislation passed by NC Legislature

July 21st, 2009
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Tags: Labor and Employment, Mike Okun, NC Legislature, North Carolina, Unemployment Benefits