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Our arguments against cutting jobs are breaking through. The media are taking note. Legislators must recognize it as a pay crisis, not a problem of government bloat. #ncga #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2026/05/15/sta…

Employees at Craggy Correctional have been informed that the prison will close later this summer. NC’s population has increased by 20% in the last two decades and it is projected to be one of the fastest growing states in the country for years to come. And yet, we have closed 22% of our prisons in that time. #ncga #ncpol wlos.com/news/local/cra…

To be fair, Craggy is on a good amount of beautiful mountain land so I’m sure any developer would salivate over it. I hope this rumor isn’t true and if it is I would hope the Council of State would not vote for this. #ncpol

3% while inflation is chewing through paychecks is ok for “regular” state employees, but we are trying to do even more for teachers? A polite way of telling employees who keep the state operating (including k-12 non teaching employees) they aren’t valued. @SEANC

NC’s population has grown 20% over the last 20 years but we have closed 22% of the prisons. Word is that another one of those prisons is about to be closed and possibly sold to a developer? Are we worried about public safety or private profit? #ncpol @SEANC

The hardest working association President in the country (Wendell Powell) dropped in for the SEANC View podcast today! @seanc #ncpol @MrWendell19

The NC legislature is working on the budget right now. Some want to permanently cut thousands of vacant state positions and call it savings. #ncga #ncpol SEANC's position: don't cut the jobs. Fix the pay. 🧵

Just because a job is vacant doesn’t mean it’s not necessary, said @ArdisWatkins. She said if job cuts are on the table, agency leaders need to have a role in the discussions. “I'm extremely concerned, and I hope that there will be thorough public meetings with agency heads reporting to explain what their agency does, so that we know if these cuts hurt the public or not,” Watkins said. wral.com/news/nccapitol…

Lawmakers announced a budget deal yesterday. They told us about the raises. Here’s what they didn’t tell us: how many state jobs are being eliminated to pay for it. A thread. 🧵 #ncga #NCPol

Reminder that NC has the same number of employees it did nearly 20 years ago despite having 2 million more citizens The press conference today concerns me that the next move is to go line by line & cut jobs to pay for raises. The public loses if that happens. #ncpol @SEANC

PODCAST: We discuss the Atrium-WakeMed merger, the Wake County commissioners' 90-day pause, and concerns from state leaders that hospital consolidation will drive up health care costs. #ncga #ncpol youtu.be/xk3-EGWEgsA

.@ArdisWatkins explains that one of the biggest challenge facing all workers in NC - public sector and private - and the nation is the cost of healthcare. #transparencyneeded

SEANC was all over the state this week, visiting several agencies and attending events like DHHS Staff Appreciation Day and North Carolina State University's Wellness Day! Other agencies that SEANC visited this week include: - Appalachian State University - Randolph Community College - Southview Middle School - Forsyth Community College - DHHS Employee Appreciation - McDowell County Courthouse And many more! SEANC is ready to present our many benefits and recruit new members at your worksite! Click the link below to let us know if you'd like us to visit. We'll take care of the rest! seanc2008.wufoo.com/forms/m9lwitb1…

SEANC members gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to deliver a direct message to their legislators: state employees and retirees deserve a budget with raises and benefits that keep pace with the cost of living. Thanks to everyone who showed up and spoke out! There's still no budget, meaning there's still work to be done! youtube.com/watch?v=dIflJ7…

SEANC’s @ArdisWatkins and President Wendell Powell are taking part in a summit on public service today at the State Archives building in celebration of Public Services Recognition Week.

Saw the armored ca in front of the legislative building during the @seanc lobby day. I’m thinking it contains the raise for state employees and COLA for retirees. #ncpol

SEANC’s @ArdisWatkins fires up the group this morning before they head to the #ncga for #SEANCLobbyDay!

It’s finally here! Meet us at the State Capitol Building at 9 am for the start of #SEANCLobbyDay!

You never know who will stop by the SEANC tent in downtown Raleigh. All state employees are welcome! Thanks to @NCAGO @JeffJacksonNC for helping us hand out lunch and meeting with our members! #SEANCLobbyDay

Thank you to @JohnBellNC for taking the time to talk to our members from the East! #SEANCLobbyDay.