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On December 15, 2021, at their national conference, the National Council of Occupational Health and Safety (NCOSH) recognized the Western North Carolina Workers' Center and its Worker Circle Leadership Committees as its recipient of its 2021 Worker Leadership Award.…

On December 9, Western North Carolina Workers' Center, along with five other NC-based worker advocacy organizations, filed a lawsuit in NC Superior Court against the North Carolina Department of Labor. In November, the NC Department of Labor rejected…

Western North Carolina Workers’ Center convened its 10th Annual Women’s Congress on November 15 that brought over 60 Latinx women workers together virtually from across WNC. Each year, WNC Workers' Center holds its Women Congress as an opportunity…

Worker members of Western North Carolina Workers' Center gathered at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh, NC on November 6th to commemorate the lives of farmworkers and poultry and meat processing workers who have died from COVID-19. The event featured…

Western North Carolina Workers’ Center builds power among workers of color to promote worker justice. In this process, we recognize structural change as the fundamental component of our work towards workers’ justice. From the front lines of our…

This week, the Senate passed a stimulus bill that will provide financial assistance to workers and families affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19. Also many workers who have been laid off or have had their hours significantly reduced due to the…

At this time, Workers United of Western North Carolina will continue its normal activities while taking steps to reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19. At this time, the organization will continue as planned with the Health…

On February 19, women hotel housekeeper members of Workers United of Western North Carolina were present at the community forum sponsored by Western NC Green Party to discuss the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. They shared their testimonies…

Western North Carolina Workers’ Center is excited to announce the addition of two new staff organizers. Lorena Lopez, originally from Mexico City, lives in Hendersonville and has participated in the Western North Carolina Workers’ Center leadership circles over…