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Travis earned his bachelor's degree from Montreat College, and also has a degree from East Carolina University. He lives in Union County with his wife and son. The family attends Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Travis has worked as a grocery stocker, janitor and sound technician.

Travis's campaign for Commissioner of Labor is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "We need a commissioner who respects an individual's right to define his or her work in the way that makes the most sense."

The candidate's website says, "When seeking help on issues such as worker’s compensation or safety concerns, citizens need to know that the Department of Labor is accessible."

Wants to increase accessibility to the Department of Labor so issues can be resolved in a more efficient manner.

- Wants to increase accessibility to the Department of Labor so issues can be resolved in a more efficient manner.

Labor

Plans to defend independent contractors and promote free market principles.

Advocates for the increasing automation of jobs.

- Plans to defend independent contractors and promote free market principles.
- Advocates for the increasing automation of jobs.

Businesses

The candidate's website says, "Safety inspections will be a priority under a Wilson administration."

Administration

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Travis J. Wilson

Travis J. Wilson lives in Union County with his wife and son. Specific details about where he attended school, the church he attends, or additional family information are not provided.

As of February 12, 2024, Travis J. Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Commissioner of Labor leads the Department of Labor, which is in charge of promoting the health, safety, and general well-being of more than 4 million workers in North Carolina.
- The Commissioner of Labor enforces safety regulations and oversees inspections of elevators, amusement devices at fairs and parks, and migrant housing to ensure safe conditions. 
- The Commissioner of Labor enforces labor regulations, which include workplace safety regulations, wage laws, and fair employment laws. 
- The Commissioner of Labor oversees an office of over 300 employees. They appoint and assign duties to clerks, stenographers, and other employees in the department. They can adjust their benefits and assign individuals to different divisions.
- The Commissioner of Labor is elected for a four-year term. The position has no term limits.