<p>North Carolina's legislative short session begins April 21 — and state employees are still waiting. The General Assembly failed to pass a budget last year, leaving workers and retirees without raises even as health care premiums went up and costs kept climbing. Meanwhile, private-sector wages have grown four times faster than state salaries since 2014, and one in five state positions remains vacant because the state doesn't pay enough to fill them.</p>
<p>That has to change this session. Use the button below to send a message directly to your House and Senate legislators in just a few clicks. Tell them: pass a budget with real raises for state employees and retirees — now.&nbsp;</p>


The Short Session Starts Tuesday. Make Sure Your Legislators Hear from You.

I am a North Carolina state employee and your constituent. I am asking you to make passing a state budget your top priority this session.
Last year, the General Assembly failed to pass a budget. State employees and retirees received no raise, even as health care costs increased and the cost of living kept rising. Private-sector wages have grown nearly four times faster than state salaries over the past decade. More than one in five state positions are currently vacant because the state doesn't pay enough to attract and retain talent.
This session, please pass a budget that includes meaningful raises for state employees and retirees. We have waited long enough.

Tell your legislators we need a budget in the Short Session!

State Employees Association of North Carolina

Pass a Budget — State Employees Can't Wait Any Longer

I work for the state of North Carolina, and I am asking for your help.
Last year, there was no budget and no raise, but my bills didn't stop. Health care premiums went up, and my paycheck didn't keep pace. That is the reality for thousands of state employees and retirees across North Carolina right now.
This session, I am asking you to pass a budget that includes real raises for the people who keep this state running. We deserve to know that our legislators have our backs.

I Need You to Pass a Budget This Session

I am a constituent and a member of the State Employees Association of North Carolina. I am writing to urge you to pass a state budget this session that includes raises for state employees and retirees.
North Carolina failed to pass a budget last year. State employees and retirees were left without raises even as costs continued to rise. This cannot happen again.
Please make it a priority to get a budget passed this session. The people who serve North Carolina are counting on you.