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.
Alaska AFL-CIO:
While we were all shoveling our driveways, Academic Student Employees at @UA_System filed to form a #Union and requested voluntary recognition from President Pitney!
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) December 13, 2022
This would be the first ASE union in Alaska!! Can we show some love to our new brothers and sisters!? ✊ #1u https://t.co/FGJXoLxE1T
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Let's make this season a little brighter by making sure they have a little something special.
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) December 13, 2022
Click on the link below and purchase gifts for the children, or bring new, unwrapped toys of your choice: https://t.co/QNrZSBKSgh pic.twitter.com/vrjQjawVkd
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Fed up with toxic bosses, impossible hours or low wages? Just want to know your options?
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) December 7, 2022
We can help - get in touch. #UnionizeCalifornia https://t.co/jq5PEouKhy
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Unions out in solidarity for Colorado Rail Workers this morning, including the teamster rig pulling up. The workers, united, will never be divided! Paid sick leave for rail workers now! @SmartUnion9 @cwa7799 @ColoradoAFT @DPipefitters208 @Teamsters455 #copolitics #coleg pic.twitter.com/FiiyTRtKTI
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) December 13, 2022
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
VICTORY! 💪
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) December 7, 2022
Tonight, Georgia voters rejected the hand-picked candidate of extremists and billionaires and instead embraced @ReverendWarnock's record in support of working people. His values are union values and that’s why he’s returning to the U.S. Senate. #1u pic.twitter.com/fMr0kAEbd4
Illinois AFL-CIO:
With Hannukah right around the corner, make sure this year's holiday is #unionmade! pic.twitter.com/wqRyfhOglp
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) December 14, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Congress has failed to fund Trade Adjustment Assistance for over 40,000 Steelworkers, who’ve lost their jobs by no fault of their own.
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) December 13, 2022
This means our @steelworkers sisters & brothers, have been unable to apply for much needed assistance. Take action! https://t.co/9SyL3MTYzB
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Iowa labor groups rally at state capitol protesting forced labor deal https://t.co/eBU3oZUE2v
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) December 14, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:
Union members & others delivered 1623 baskets for Mainers in need this past Thanksgiving! https://t.co/9ntVXvhP6N #SolidarityNOTCharity
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) December 12, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
It was an honor to be joined by President @JoeBiden at a Labor Phone Bank for @ReverendWarnock in #Dorchester, hosted by @IBEW103 with @MetroBTC, @GBLCBoston, @ewarren, @EdMarkey. Our most pro-union President ever knows that when the Middle Class has a chance, we all do. #mapoli pic.twitter.com/ExO52lwz0l
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) December 2, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Merger would put profits ahead of health https://t.co/ZIE1ZYBe2o "Experience with big health care mergers suggests this will result in even higher pay for corporate CEOs, [and] lower wages for the essential workers. #1u @SEIUHCMNIA @mnnurses
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) December 14, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:
📧 Write a Letter → Fund the National Labor Relations Board
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) December 7, 2022
Without the NLRB, we can’t hold corporations accountable or build worker power through stronger unions. It’s that simple. ✊🏼 https://t.co/HuZYKWbolf
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Congratulations Senator @CortezMasto on your re-election! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/r5zM7NIiy7
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) November 13, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Please take two minutes and do this. Every voice helps! @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU https://t.co/SJCKaOUyiI
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) December 13, 2022
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
“Much of the positive work the legislature has done to stabilize property taxes is going to be marginalized if nothing is done to address this massive cost increase in local government health care insurance,” said Charles Wowkanech, NJ AFL-CIO President https://t.co/3a22yTZvPn
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) December 13, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:
Thank you and stay safe out there! pic.twitter.com/JVZLLU2v7W
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) December 11, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Faced with the choice to organize the South or die, unions like National Nurses United have chosen to fight for a better life. #1u https://t.co/nS4eFHvQWy
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 2, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:
#Ohio @AFLCIO President Tim Burga presents our @LIUNA Brother Kenny Yuko for his service in the #Ohio Senate with a shirt from his favorite band, the #DropkickMurphys pic.twitter.com/9XX5zsosSU
— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) December 14, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:
34 home health and hospice nurses with St. Charles Health System overwhelmingly voted to form a union last week. Welcome to the #OregonLabor movement! @OregonNurses https://t.co/aBMK2UOImb
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) December 14, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to our president, Angela Ferritto, for being named to @CityAndStatePA "The Pennsylvania Power of Diversity: Women 100".
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) December 8, 2022
Click here to meet all of Pennsylvania’s influential female leaders. https://t.co/I2egeR16Fs#1u #PowerToThePeople #Diversity #FemaleLeader pic.twitter.com/ML2ZupdFPW
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
.@SEIU1199_NE caregivers at Care New England’s Women & Infants Hospital will hold a candlelight vigil to honor patients and caregivers who have suffered during the staffing crisis and to shed light on the need to invest in immediate, sweeping recruitment and retention measures. pic.twitter.com/oLjFuYHRjF
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) December 13, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:
Check out the #MadeinAmerica Holiday Gift Guide, which shines a spotlight on 120+ companies that make their products in the USA! There's something for everyone on your gift-giving list. #MadeinUSAGifts
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) December 7, 2022
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Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the newly elected Vice Presidents of the WSLC! President @lebrown1one said it best; we couldn’t be more proud of the inspiring labor leaders our affiliates have selected to steward the best state federation in the US. https://t.co/RyJZEHY1P8
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) December 9, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President @s_Bloomingdale released the following statement on the Death of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2 member Aundre Cross: pic.twitter.com/3o2M7g7d7T
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) December 13, 2022