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North Carolina is a state that is generally hostile to unions. Amazon is a company that is, historically, extremely hostile to unions. Now an upstart union is attempting to represent more than 4,000 Amazon workers at one of the online retailer's facilities there.

4,000 Garner Amazon workers part of upstart union, want $30 an hour

AND ON WRAL DOT COM AS WE GET THEM. >> THANKS SO MUCH, MEGAN. MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR A RALLY OUTSIDE OF THE AMAZON RDU ONE FACILITY AHEAD OF A UNION ELECTION STARTING ON MONDAY. THE GROUP WANTS WORKERS TO VOTE YES TO UNIONIZE, HOPING TO INCREASE PAY AND TIME OFF. AMONG OTHER THINGS, WRAL'S WILLIE DANLEY JOINS US LIVE OUTSIDE OF RDU ONE WHERE THERE WERE A LOT OF PEOPLE GATHERED EARLIER TODAY. RIGHT? WILLIE? >> YEAH, GRACE AND THEY ARE STILL HERE. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE 3RD RALLY I'VE COVERED HERE OUTSIDE OF RD ONE. AND LET ME TELL YOU, I'VE NEVER SEEN A CROWD QUITE THIS LARGE. I'VE BEEN OUT HERE FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS AND WE'VE SEEN DOZENS OF CARS DRIVE BY HONKING THEIR HORNS IN SUPPORT OF CAUSE AMAZON CAUSE, WHICH STANDS FOR CAROLINIANS UNITED FOR SOLIDARITY AND EMPOWERMENT IS A GROUP OF PEOPLE MADE UP OF CURRENT AND FORMER AMAZON WORKERS. THIS IS THEIR LAST RALLY BEFORE HE AN ELECTION IS HELD AT THIS FACILITY STARTING ON MONDAY. THE WORKERS AT THIS RALLY TOLD ME THEY'RE ENCOURAGING ALL RDU WANT EMPLOYEES TO VOTE YES TO UNIONIZE NEXT WEEK BY UNIONIZING, THEY HOPE TO RECEIVE HIGHER WAGES INCREASE PAID TIME OFF, PAID LUNCH AND SEVERAL OTHER DEMANDS. THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE ASKING FOR THE WORLD JUST NECESSITIES. I SPOKE TO ONE WOMAN WHO TELLS ME AMAZON IS CUSTOMER OBSESSED, BUT SHE BELIEVES THAT OBSESSION HAS LED TO EMPLOYEE OPPRESSION. >> COMPANIES PARTY UNDERSTAND THAT. BUT THOSE IMPERFECTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO ONE. AMAZON IS MAKING THEM AND I THINK THEY MAY. WE OWE THEM A DOUBLE WHAT THEY MADE NASTY. WE DIDN'T GET A BUSINESS HOMES. >> THE CROWD HERE AT THIS RALLY IS CONTINUING TO GROW AS MORE AND MORE EMPLOYEES CLOCK OUT FOR THEIR SHIFTS. THEY TELL ME THAT THEY PLAN TO BE HERE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT FEW HOURS WILL LEAD AN LEE WRAL NEWS LIVE AT RDU ONE. >> THANK YOU, LILY, FOR STAYING ON TOP OF THAT. IS THAT DEVELOPS. WE ALSO REACHED OUT TO AMAZON FOR A STATEMENT ABOUT THIS SPOKESPERSON EILEEN HARD SENT US ONE THAT SAYS, QUOTE, WE ALWAYS SAID THAT WE WANT OUR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE THEIR VOICES HEARD AND WE HOPE AND EXPECT THIS PROCESS ALLOWS FOR THAT. WE BELIEVE OUR EMPLOYEES FABER OPPORTUNITIES TOO, HAVE THEIR UNIQUE VOICE HEARD BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH OUR TEAM. THE FACT IS AMAZON ALREADY OFFERS WHAT MANY ARE REQUESTING SAFE, INCLUSIVE WORK SPACES, COMPETITIVE PAY, INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE. ON DAY ONE, PREPAID COLLEGE TUITION AND A 401 K WITH COMPANY MATCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER GROWTH

Amazon Union rally in Garner, North Carolina

Pro-labor Amazon workers rally outside Garner facility ahead of Monday union vote

Amazon workers rally in Garner, North Carolina

Report: Army considering changing Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg

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Tigers bite No. 2 Blue Devils 77-71, hand Duke first conference loss

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At least eight apartments damaged, one firefighter injured in Aberdeen fire, firefighters say

Apartment fire scene in Aberdeen

'It shocked me': Durant Road business owners brace for years of disruptions as bridge project begins

Construction on Durant Road

WEATHER COIN TOSS: Temperatures flip from tails to heads this Super Bowl weekend

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system

Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Muskâs Broadside Against Government

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Greenville police responded to Greenville Mall for a report of shots fired on Saturday.

No evidence of shooting found following report of shots fired inside Greenville mall, two detained

Greenville Mall in Greenville, North Carolina

According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Officer, 23-year-old Antonio Hernandez Sanches went missing from Mount Olive Pickle, where he worked, around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Authorities searching for missing Mount Olive man

River search in Wayne County

According to the Cary Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire around 4 p.m. at a home on Heidinger Drive.


Homeowners okay after fire inside Cary home, firefighters say

House fire on Heidinger Drive

State elections officials were right to reject Jefferson Griffinâs attempts to throw out tens of thousands of North Carolina votersâ ballots from the 2024 elections, a Wake County judge ruled Friday, just hours after hearing arguments in the closely watched case.

NC elections officials were right to reject GOP challenges to 65,000 ballots, Wake judge rules

Judge Jefferson Griffin's attorney Craig Schauer presents Griffin's case for throwing out ballots in the 2024 race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.

For years, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in suburban Indianapolis has wanted to partner with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and facing charges.

Trump is signing up local law officers to help with immigration enforcement

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The move comes after the trustees criticized the firing of Mack Brown and played a role in the hiring of Bill Belichick.

UNC System president wants sign off for future hires after Bill Belichick negotiations

Bill Belichick sign at Kenan Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) â The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

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Saint Augustine's University has modified its request to sell property to shore up its finances in hopes of getting the state attorney general to approve the deal.

Saint Augustine's University's modifies land-lease deal in hopes of getting state approval

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Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 -- I've seen USAID operate around the world and it's not 'woke' -- it's lifesaving.

NICHOLAS KRISTOF: The world's richest men take on the world's poorest children

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A search warrant reveals new details about the evidence that led Durham police to juvenile shooting suspects. The court documents say the young men posted an Instagram Live video and recorded multiple others moments after the murder.

Instagram video evidence led Durham police to juvenile shooting suspects, warrant says

Shooting at Durham bus stop

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(CNN) -- When Elaine Spaulding met Arthur Aron in class at the University of California, Berkeley, in the late 1960s, she was conflicted.

Married for 50 years, these psychologists who study love share what they've learned to do -- and not to do -- to stay happy

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A New Hampshire man fought for the chance at a pig kidney transplant, spending months getting into good enough shape to be part of a small pilot study of a highly experimental treatment.

New Hampshire man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney

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From commercials to recipes, we have your guide to Super Bowl 2025.

Super Bowl 2025: Everything you need to know for the big game

How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?

A 911 call in Fayetteville led to the discovery that two adopted children, Blake and London Deven, had been missing for years. The subsequent investigation revealed systemic failures in North Carolina's foster and adoption systems.

'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina' â A WRAL Documentary

The latest WRAL documentary, "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina," premieres at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday.

Where are the best places to watch big games in Raleigh? Here are 10 sports bars in and around Raleigh that are ALMOST as good at being at the game.

Best Raleigh area sports bars to watch big games

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As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now than ever. Here's how you can help. 

Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here's how you can help

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WRAL's Eric Miller shows how those businesses are adapting.

Traffic shift begins on Durant Road in North Raleigh

Brain Game: Enloe Magnet High School vs Jordan-Matthews High School

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Excitement builds for Super Bowl parade 

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1 sent to hospital from Raleigh shooting

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Driver collides with Amazon truck in Durham

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Army Corps of Engineers works to remove river debris in Western North Carolina by June 1

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Thousands raised to help woman rebuild after fire

NC joins lawsuit to stop DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data

Freeze on foreign aid causes furloughs for Durham nonprofit

State Health Plan premiums likely to increase for most workers by 2026

Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

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Trump says he's ending Biden's classified intelligence briefings in payback move

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline

A 15-year-old went to a Brooklyn parade. The NYPD wrongly accused him of a mass shooting

More active duty troops will head to US-Mexico border, bringing the total to 3,600

Get creative with wing flavors from these local restaurants

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Foodie News: Popular Louisiana chicken restaurant to open Raleigh location

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Weekend best bets: American Aquarium, Jim Gaffigan

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Iconic New York City bagel spot opening five new locations in the Triangle 

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Raleigh's tallest rooftop bar opens its doors

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Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

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Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Jan. 30 and Feb. 6

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Allison Riggs vs. Jefferson Griffin: How did we get here?

State Health Plan could increase $20-$50 per month based on salary

NC Supreme Court race: Judge rules 65K votes should not be discarded

 Trump administration halts program funding EV stations in North Carolina

UNC System cuts diversity-course graduation requirement

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UNC System cuts diversity-course requirement for graduation

'You guys are losers:' Comment about DEI get backlash for Wake school board member

North Carolina AG will investigate PowerSchool breach; Wak that exposed teacher, student data

NC educators request cap on private school vouchers

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NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

How to vet home contractors

Federal lawsuit targets North Carolina's 'broken' foster care system for urgent reforms

FAQ: Economist Mike Walden breaks down Trump's tariffs & how they could impact North Carolina

RJ Davis scores 18, hits go-ahead jumper and North Carolina hangs on to defeat Pittsburgh 67-66

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Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho help the Carolina Hurricanes beat Utah 7-3

CJ Rosser, nation's No. 2 ranked sophomore, elevates Northern Nash basketball to new heights

The Super Bowl three-peat eluded Bradshaw, Brady, Montana and Aikman. Now Mahomes takes his shot

Northwest Cabarrus retires jersey of Super Bowl champion Bradley Pinion

Raleigh Charter's boys swimming team wins back-to-back 1A/2A championships

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Raleigh Charter outpaces reigning champion Pine Lake Prep to win 1A/2A girls swimming title

Cardinal Gibbons claims school's first dual-team wrestling state title with win over Hickory Ridge

R-S Central wins thriller over Seaforth in 2A wrestling championship

Fourth time is the charm: Union Pines claims first dual-team wrestling title, downs Pisgah

Protesters spoke Friday outside Wake County Superior Court in Raleigh about the ongoing NC Supreme Court race between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin.

Protesters speak outside courthouse in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

Protesters speak outside court house in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

They urge lawmakers to move the funding toward public school needs, suggesting school facility needs in Helene-affected counties and tutoring.

No new private school vouchers, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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A group of NC State students is pushing for expanded PCB testing across university buildings.

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.

NC lawmakers propose smaller Helene recovery bill

A new bill in the North Carolina Senate would require consequences for students who don't follow the rules -- the latest attempt to crack down on cellphone use in schools.

NC lawmakers want school boards to restrict cellphones during class

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State lawmakers will meet again Wednesday to debate spending an additional $500 million on Helene relief for western North Carolina. Republican legislative leaders made the announcement Tuesday, a day after Democratic Gov. Josh Stein called for more than $1 billion in "immediate" Helene relief aid from the state government.

State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC

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Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting them

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Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU

Shrinking number of air traffic controllers comes into focus after DC crash

Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

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Tom Snyder highlights data, uncertainty in 2025's State of the Region

Grace Ueng: ââInside the mind of a champion: Cognitive defusion & the pale blue dot

Guest column: Startup uses AI tech to fight Americaâs health insurance bureaucracy

Mike Walden: What is the status of manufacturing in North Carolina?

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Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the world

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like âtheyâre in a recessionâ

Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter

EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state

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