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Written and illustrated by Yiming Zhao.
Designed and edited by Jeremy Sprinkle.
Printed by AFL-CIO, in the United States of America.
First printing, 2019.
NC State AFL-CIO
Post Office Box 10805
Raleigh, NC 27605
Working people in America will no longer accept economic rules written of, by, and for the wealthiest few. We refuse to accept the reality of struggling to make ends meet in the richest country in the world at its richest point in history. We can do better. We must do better. And so we demand rights that ensure we are able, through our work, to lead better lives.
A Good Job with Fair Wages: Everyone who wants to work has the right to a good job where we earn a fair return on our work and receive a wage that allows us to support ourselves and our families.
Quality Health Care: Regardless of income, job or a preexisting condition.
A Safe Job: Free from harassment and violence.
Paid Time Off and Flexible, Predictable Scheduling.
Freedom from Discrimination: In hiring, firing and promotions.
Retire with Dignity: And financial security.
Education: Public K-12, higher education and career training that advances our knowledge and skills without leaving us in debt.
Freedom to Join Together: To negotiate with our coworkers for better wages and working conditions, whether we are in a union or not.
A Voice in Democracy: To freely exercise our democratic voice through voting and civic participation so that we can make sure our government stands up for this Workers’ Bill of Rights.
The NC State AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions will educate citizens, union members, and elected officials on the Workers’ Bill of Rights; we will elect officials on the federal, state, and local levels who will enact pro-worker policies; and we will not stop until working people get a fair return on our work and this Workers’ Bill of Rights is a reality for all of us.
Join us in the fight for better jobs and better lives for all working people! Get involved by texting comic to 235246 to get your digital copy of this publication.