It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter.
Alabama AFL-CIO:
Wonderful day @ RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill for our 18th Annual Golf Tournament pic.twitter.com/QKA26SSIKa
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 11, 2021
Alaska AFL-CIO:
This week for #LaborMonth2021, we will be focusing on the many ways Alaska's labor unions help train the next generation of workers. 🏔👷 #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/0xKQzcmkYt
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Welcome to the family. ✊ #1u #AFLCIO #ARWorkers #ARLabor #ARUnions https://t.co/Ys7zW75RAo
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) September 17, 2021
California Labor Federation:
STATEMENT: Workers Powered the Campaign to Crush Harmful Recall
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) September 15, 2021
Our shared values as Californians emerge not just intact, but stronger than ever. By a landslide, Californians rejected calls by right-wing Republicans to roll back decades of progress on worker protections. pic.twitter.com/q8qP1WmTfO
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Kjersten Forseth, a spokeswoman for the AFL-CIO in Colorado, said [of a New Your bill backed by gig companies that would’ve allowed gig workers collective-bargaining rights but kept them as independent contractors] is not something the union would support in that state.
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) September 16, 2021
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Want a "Proud to be Union" t-shirt while also supporting a good cause? Then check out the CT AFL-CIO's community affiliate #UnionMade t-shirt fundraiser! https://t.co/Mp9MWxP8D8
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 13, 2021
Florida AFL-CIO:
"Rich Templin (@rtemplin), director of politics and public policy at the AFL-CIO, said the labor union’s 1.3 million members in Florida plan to engage in the redistricting process and will help promote engagement throughout the state."https://t.co/AdpK8vdj7h
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Strikes work. 💪🏼https://t.co/opopeY29fc
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) September 20, 2021
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Quad Cities, IA. Advocating for minor leaguers to improve the working conditions and salaries of Minor League Baseball players through direct and collective action! #FairBall pic.twitter.com/G7JKFGbCCe
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) September 20, 2021
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
We’re so excited to welcome @usdol Secretary @martyforboston to Kentucky, our proud @local223laborers union brother!#PassTheProAct @ IBEW Local 369 Louisville, Kentucky https://t.co/s8dauEkH7N
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) September 15, 2021
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
This #LaborDay2021, President Edwards sat down to talk about unions, working families, and women in leadership with Senator @CherylKagan on "Kibbitzing with Kagan". Check it out! https://t.co/FH57a9xXUU
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) September 7, 2021
Michigan AFL-CIO:
So far the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has drawn maps that overwhelmingly favor the @GOP. https://t.co/kHkoOXHorn
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Tell Your Senators to Support Good Jobs and a Pathway to Citizenship #1u https://t.co/U9wGUfgT51
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Missouri AFL-CIO:
The #infrastructure debate in Washington D.C. is heating up. There is a lot to unpack. Our political director @s_webber breaks down the debate in this week's Missouri Labor Update. https://t.co/6Wiq3TGbj8
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
James Bilbray had many titles: Congressman, State Senator, husband, father, and champion for Nevada’s working families.
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 20, 2021
We will always hold him close to our hearts as we fight for workers' rights.
Full statement from @LVSusanNV ⤵️ https://t.co/JhVOHH0nz0
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
At the polls with with Mayor Joyce Craig! Support your AFL-CIO endorsed candidates. https://t.co/eGAU3gqBhv pic.twitter.com/NQfNH3vKSv
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Labor’s message explaining why union members should vote for Gov. Phil Murphy, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, candidates for the state Legislature and some 60 Labor Candidates is timely, because Vote-by-Mail is already underway.https://t.co/VL3k47R9tO
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) September 18, 2021
New York State AFL-CIO:
Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO, “This bill is another important step to ensure that all workers who were involved in the rescue, recovery and clean-up at the world trade center during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks will no longer be denied https://t.co/OxV5JYyHvm
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 11, 2021
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Tell Gov.Burgum it's Time to Invest in Child Care in ND! https://t.co/y0PTY4ZoAh
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) September 13, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Corrupt and illegal gerrymandering leads to a corruption in government. Ohio can’t afford to reward those who sell our futures and the future of our children to the highest lobbyist bidder. https://t.co/ysLnDQetqw
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 19, 2021
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Did you know? The Int'l Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers' logo is a Salamander because of a myth? 😱
— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) September 16, 2021
The Salamander is thought to be impervious to fire!
And the insulating material, asbestos, was called "Salamander's Wool." https://t.co/kBPgYHHJ5B pic.twitter.com/q0Y6f5pPMO
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Our Workers First agenda is about expanding rights and protections for all working families, with no exclusions, which is why we are fighting for a pathway to citizenship for everyone who lives and works here. https://t.co/OCveoljuP1
— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) September 21, 2021
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Welcome to the family! ✊ https://t.co/c8sVdf2USn
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 17, 2021
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
We are happy to endorse @hleveyfriedman for Senate District 3 in Providence! Hilary is the right candidate in this race to stand up for working people!
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) September 17, 2021
Vote early today at city hall! #BeAVoter pic.twitter.com/ecehyf3su7
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
"@TEA_teachers, which represents school employees, has called for more local control of COVID mitigation efforts, but thus far districts have been constrained by state leaders on masking, vaccination and remote learning options."
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) September 21, 2021
via @TNLookout https://t.co/NrgQdtBQPU
Texas AFL-CIO:
TX workers are demanding good-paying union jobs addressing climate change rather than being swept along, @RickTxAFLCIO tells @guardian. In growing trend, solidarity at @TxClimateJobs means workers come together to seek a just transition. #1u https://t.co/GdJpvFjERq
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 20, 2021
Virginia AFL-CIO:
https://t.co/aFpbTel765 pic.twitter.com/4QLhJS8uqR
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 20, 2021
Washington State Labor Council:
We're joining @LCLAA in an Immigration Day of Action, making sure Senator @PattyMurray and @SenatorCantwell know Washingtonians support a #Path2Citizenship for all. Call 833-770-1697 today to show your support! #1u https://t.co/1MyFagD16K pic.twitter.com/QhpQjGKAAv
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 20, 2021
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Make a call, send a tweet, write a letter to urge the Senate to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act to update labor law to empower workers organizing and forming unions. #passthePROAct pic.twitter.com/pNAXPnWvQW
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 21, 2021