North Carolina Last in Worker Rights | Fayetteville News

North Carolina just got slammed in Oxfam’s latest “Best States to Work” report, landing dead last with a dismal 4.9 out of 100 — and it’s not just bad luck, it’s policy. While the state boasts business-friendly vibes and even topped CNBC’s list last year, workers are paying the price: minimum wage hasn’t moved since 2009, public sector workers can’t unionize, and families face impossible choices between caring for kids and feeding them. The real kicker? North Carolina joins several Southern states scoring zero on collective bargaining — proving that being great for corporations doesn’t have to mean terrible for the people who power them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22c52696f0696374