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http://aflcionc.org/charlotte-construction-workers-to-call-for-council-to-address-industry-abuses/
ADVISORY FOR JUNE 22, 2017
Contact: Jeremy Sprinkle, jeremy@aflcionc.org, (336) 255-2711
Charlotte Construction Workers to Call for Action by Council to Address Industry Abuses
Study exposes the dark side of Queen City contractors’ booming business
(Charlotte, NC) — Workers, community, faith, and labor groups will hold a press conference at Charlotte City hall on Monday, June 26th to urge council to pass a policy that encourage developers to disclose their contractors employment practices. While Charlotte’s construction industry is booming, Charlotte workers have yet to reap the benefits.
Build a Better South, a construction study released last month, revealed that construction workers in Charlotte work in dangerous conditions with lack of benefits of any kind, including the lack of workers’ compensation insurance.
Who: Local construction workers impacted by industry abuses; Jackie Cornejo, Partnership for Working Families; Alexis Gonzalez, Justice and Respect in the Reinforcing Industry Coalition (JRRIC); Kevin Hernandez, Latin American Coalition; Scott Thrower, IBEW Local 379; NC State AFL-CIO; Action NC; Workers Defense Project
What: Press conference to urge Charlotte City Council to protect workers
When: Monday, June 26 at 6:00 PM
Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (UPDATE: plaza side), 600 E. 4th street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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