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:
Big showing of support for our @agwa_uaw brothers and sisters!! @UA_System, it’s time to #PayGradStudents! #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/78vKuVCT0w
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 3, 2023
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:
#KeepCOTrainsSafe https://t.co/mGhrzYwrUE
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 2, 2023
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Despite the essential role #paraeducators have in educating students, paras are leaving the profession resulting in over 1,300 vacancies in CT. The legislature must invest in our students by investing in paras! Take action: https://t.co/pFmd6GmWiY https://t.co/LACfYmMebt
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 3, 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:
Discover the wonders of the cosmos during Global Astronomy Month! 🌌🔭 #GlobalAstronomyMonth #Astronomy #Space@Fact : Approximately 53% of NASA’s workforce is in a bargaining unit that is represented by a labor union.#1u #unionstrong #unionproud #unionlove #educate #georgia pic.twitter.com/42ax2axWVx
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 4, 2023
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Together @LIUNA 477 Business Manager Brad Schaive and IUOE 965 Business Manager Bret Scaggs run the Labor Disaster Response Team.
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 3, 2023
This past Friday, LDRT was out in Sherman clearing roads and debris to make way for 1st responders.
Full story here: https://t.co/hVNmqL3rQ4 pic.twitter.com/fDHyENGw0h
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Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Thank You @SenatorYoder !!! https://t.co/wcdne6H1Tb
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 4, 2023
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
The Child Labor Laws – A Problematic Solution with Charlie Wishman https://t.co/Q5FCattWoh
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 2, 2023
Maine AFL-CIO:
Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney counters @SteveCollinsSJ's claim that a 'no' vote to form a union means workers are "satisfied" with the status quo. Bates spent thousands of dollars on anti-union consultants to spread fear & misinformation. https://t.co/Zmq8p3s98D
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 4, 2023
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Collective bargaining rights are a bedrock of the labor movement. We’re proud to stand with @MachinistsUnion, @AFT_Maryland, and @FSE_UMD and all workers fighting for these basic principles. pic.twitter.com/dWEFUDX0d3
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 30, 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:
We stand in solidarity with our GEO siblings as they fight for a fair contract. Join them today on the Diag in Ann Arbor as they strike for a living wage. https://t.co/JUq215PPHK
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 29, 2023
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesota K-12 teachers rally for pension reform https://t.co/Gp0zlDwA2S #1u #mnleg @EducationMN
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 4, 2023
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Greedy CEOs continue to buy politicians to undermine our wages, take away our benefits, and bust unions. When we vote together, as workers, we vote these people out of office. Please #vote for union worker endorsed candidate every single election (and vote in every election). #1u pic.twitter.com/90BssDuHm2
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 2, 2023
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Montana workers have always had to work for a fair deal for our communities and our families. Together, we will continue to fight for our voice on the job and our collective bargaining rights at work.
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 29, 2023
Join our mailing list today and join the fighthttps://t.co/EYxuCJbPwl
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
#LaborSpring Thank you @NEWesleyan for inviting organized labor into your class today. Your students are an important part of the future. pic.twitter.com/U7UkV6KBep
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) March 31, 2023
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
We fully support #SB83, which would protect civilian employees of Nevada’s law enforcement agencies from harm by keeping their personal information out of public records.
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 3, 2023
Thank you @SkipDaly for bringing forward this vital legislation! pic.twitter.com/qgFdUvXZ6u
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
The @NHAFLCIO represents over 55 unions in New Hampshire. We are the largest conglomerate of unions in the state, and we do not support the proposed budget as written. @Ross_Berry has never spoken for the organized labor community. He does not speak for us now. #NHPolitics https://t.co/u8L1mS6IH3
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) March 31, 2023
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Thank you Congressman Chris Smith for sponsoring the #ProAct. Your leadership and respect for the right to organize demonstrates that in New Jersey, support for working families is a bipartisan effort! #njunionstrong #1u pic.twitter.com/Z4rM7pJoLu
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) March 29, 2023
New York State AFL-CIO:
State budget negotiations have stalled, but we must make sure our elected officials keep the minimum wage as a top priority. When they do pass the state budget, it has to include a minimum wage increase and indexation. Make your voice heard! https://t.co/J0v7n8auRk
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 4, 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:
From child labor laws to civil rights legislation for every person to protecting democracy to worker rights, let's honor #MartinLutherKingJr, the #MLKLegacy as well as Echol Cole and Robert Walker by committing ourselves to not going backwards. #FightForward https://t.co/HIl040tMSA
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 4, 2023
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Oregon is a #UnionStrong state - share if you agree! pic.twitter.com/jDgDIDsXBp
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 24, 2023
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Our unions need women leaders. When we are at the decision-making table, we will be able to build a future where equal pay is a reality, where affordable and reliable benefits like paid family leave are the norm for everyone! #UnionWomen #InternationalWomensMonth #IWM #IWN2023 pic.twitter.com/Zsh7rmOYed
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) 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 saddened to learn of the passing of our dear union brother and leader, Rick Thompson. Arrangements will be held tomorrow (April 5th). Please join us in sending our deepest sympathies to Brother Thompson's family and the members of @IBEW Local 1288.https://t.co/X5Pe9pZMPE
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 4, 2023
Texas AFL-CIO:
@TexasAFT President @UnionmanTX calling the proposed -$0 raise- for school employees what it is- a blatant disregard for the students, parents, and educators of our state.
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 4, 2023
Our teachers and school staff deserve better. #txlege #txed pic.twitter.com/zZiEpETLLW
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
🚨ACTION ALERT: Support warehouse workers fighting for protections from workplace injuries! These workers are subjected to 3x the injury rate of workers in other sectors. Stand with @teamsters117 members & urge your legislator to support HB 1762! #WAleghttps://t.co/Eldh0NBY1D
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 3, 2023
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
The level of gerrymandering in WI is undemocratic in the extreme. Electing Janet this Tuesday could change that. https://t.co/84mCdRGtvL
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 1, 2023