The Free Press: Unions more active in N.C.politics
History might suggest that a Southern state such as North Carolina would be less than fertile ground for increased labor union activity, particularly when it comes to politics.
With its right-to-work law and relatively small participation in organized labor, North Carolina hasn’t had the reputation of being particularly union-friendly.
However, policy groups and political observers have noticed a recent upswing in union activity in North Carolina politics.