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:
We need YOU to show up and support our new brothers and sisters @agwa_uaw!
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
This Friday, they will march to UA President Pitney's office with a super majority of authorization cards. We need the Fairbanks labor movement to back them up! #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/F84lpTSQX2
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Was an honor to be apart of the Women in Organized Labor event and it’s amazing to see the progress that women have made in the labor movement. It was so inspiring to hear from @yolitorosentado @MarisolGarciaAZ @ArtieBlancoSays pic.twitter.com/FeRwjZQaGS
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 24, 2023
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Starbucks & Amazon workers are speaking up about why CA needs #SB627 by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas! When corporate chains close stores, the loss of jobs can be devastating. #SB627 protects displaced workers in these situations, ensuring they have transfer rights other stores. pic.twitter.com/d9ojGzTvFu
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 24, 2023
Colorado AFL-CIO:
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) March 18, 2023
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO will observe #WorkersMemorialDay to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs. Learn more --> https://t.co/JbWy4O1770 pic.twitter.com/NdFyWLH1JS
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Florida AFL-CIO:
Bullies in Tallahassee keep pushing to strip the rights of nurses, 911 operators, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers and everyone in the public sector who make our lives better. Don't let them! Click here to call your legislators now. https://t.co/2ugKvour1u
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 24, 2023
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Can't wait to kick back and relax knowing that my time off is supporting workers who are getting fair wages and benefits. Plus, I'll have an excuse to wear my favorite "Union Made, Union Proud t-shirt. 🙌✊ #UnionVacation #FairWages #StayUnion 😎🏖️ pic.twitter.com/dBUxbq3Fke
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 24, 2023
Illinois AFL-CIO:
IL AFL-CIO president Tim Drea and equity director Chynna Hampton discuss the importance of training ex-offenders for green jobs if we want to achieve true economic equity.
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Read the Sun Times op-ed here:https://t.co/0gC6CT4IY2
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Make sure to sign @AFTIndiana's petition to keep public dollars in public schools! No more voucher expansions! https://t.co/X0Ws6ciIth
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 20, 2023
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
.Contact Your Legislators to Support Trades Apprenticeship Amendment https://t.co/tYVktK0X3I
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Maine AFL-CIO:
📢Chipotle to Pay $240k to Augusta Employees for Illegal Union Busting!
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 27, 2023
It will offer preferential rehire to Augusta employees at other Maine locations
It will post a notice in 40 stores in ME, NH & MA that it will NOT illegally retaliate against workers for forming unions pic.twitter.com/j4TxhOUtWf
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Thank you to everyone that came out to #unionnight in Annapolis! pic.twitter.com/jeItnOmGBm
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 28, 2023
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
President Tolman speaking about labor’s priorities at the @GsmLabor Legislative Breakfast: “When working people understand each other’s issues and stand together, nobody can beat us!” #mapoli #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/viXZsjXaUz
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 25, 2023
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
https://t.co/h6ECF0XXvZ pic.twitter.com/UxVIsfle9t
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 24, 2023
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
What do #union members need to know about the Paid Family & Medical Leave bill making its way through the Legislature? We'll be covering the facts all week on our social media.
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Today, we cover the broad union support this bill has. pic.twitter.com/0oWTmY2tDG
Missouri AFL-CIO:
"Until we change that dynamic, which is foundational on good-paying jobs that provide a career that a worker can thrive in … we’re always going to be running into the same problem." https://t.co/Kd6NPjCJBl
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Montana's apprenticeship programs ensure our workers have a path to good-paying union jobs and become part of the highest-skilled, safest, and most productive workforce available.
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 27, 2023
Interested? Learn more here: https://t.co/wULiFDK9VN
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Strong women in Nevada holding down the fort!
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) March 27, 2023
Fun fact: The Nevada State AFL-CIO is currently led by two incredible women:
Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez & President Liz Sorenson#WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/x3NnxXjGCj
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
The decision to strike isn't easy, but sometimes you have to fight for your rights.
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) March 16, 2023
That is why it is critical to pass S-3215, which improves unemployment benefits for striking workers.
Click the link and ask your Senator to support S-3215 now!https://t.co/WVFSnYca4C
New York State AFL-CIO:
Make sure your voice is heard! Tell your state legislators that indexing the minimum wage will have a historic, permanent impact for all workers, particularly low wage workers. https://t.co/J0v7n8auRk
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 29, 2023
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Culture wars and attacks on public schools aren’t about protecting kids. Banning books and sowing distrust are the tools of demagogues, used to distract us while they trample our freedoms and pick our pockets. #WhatKidsNeed https://t.co/OhkguSbsnL @AFTunion #1u pic.twitter.com/nhJxnOYUQS
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Senator Jeff Magrum lining up for free food with his colleague Jeff Hoverson at the Capitol.
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Both Magrum and Hoverson voted against HB 1491, a bill that would have provided school meals free of charge for more students in ND. #NDPOL #NDLEG https://t.co/PWQ2X5tqAp pic.twitter.com/XDSIPeRouf
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Every year, @OHDems introduce a bill to raise the minimum wage. Every @ohiogop votes against it. Polls show Ohioans are in favor or raising the wage. When politicians won't act because of special-interest donations, the people must. https://t.co/ErLqvncgnU
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 29, 2023
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Today is a great day to take action and help #PassThePROAct. It’s time to rewrite our country’s sorely outdated labor laws. https://t.co/jJz9ToKBnT
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 24, 2023
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Thank you Armand Sabitoni for your years of leadership and dedication to labor and congratulations to Michael Sabitoni and Dan Bianco for these well deserved appointments #UnionStrong https://t.co/aMbeY6Ehlt
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 23, 2023
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
We are terribly saddened by this morning's horrific, senseless tragedy in Nashville.
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) March 27, 2023
This should be a wake-up call to Tennessee lawmakers. https://t.co/cdW27wA7ib
Texas AFL-CIO:
Improved railroad working conditions benefit us all. HB 2717 is long overdue. 🧵👇#txlege pic.twitter.com/TX7e37oHo7
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Virginia AFL-CIO:
We couldn’t be happier for @FCFTcares & @FEA_Fairfax for winning #ASeatAtTheTable 🎉 https://t.co/xdwSxxph4x
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) March 10, 2023
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with @TAMWorkers fighting for union recognition! Make sure the @TacomaArtMuseum board knows how much public support these workers have — send an email today: https://t.co/aIpLNnLPL3 #UnionStrong https://t.co/kKdsDQWB0E
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 28, 2023
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Our statewide endorsements for Tuesday's election! https://t.co/zehkXRuXp3 pic.twitter.com/c6ds6MIvm5
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 29, 2023