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 X (formerly Twitter).
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Fred Meyer West Fairbanks is one of the most profitable stores in the company's portfolio, and these workers deserve a raise and benefits.
Stand with these workers and tell Fred Meyer to bargain a fair contract!https://t.co/F55zXxopXY— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Strikes WORK! 🥳✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 https://t.co/dqUO2tWIY1
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) January 23, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
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Listen here: https://t.co/kHfRxHER02 Don't miss it! After it airs, listen here: https://t.co/pg77DTf9Gj
We're talking about the Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School with Joe Maloney & Aspen Cyr pic.twitter.com/HsYmB83V7r— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) January 22, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Anti-working family lawmakers in Florida are quickly mobilizing to pass devastating legislation that would roll back critical labor protections and put childrens’ lives at risk.
Call your state legislators here: https://t.co/awtxsLQDMl pic.twitter.com/ZFGSMHRCJ2— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 22, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Born in Atl. on Jan. 30, 1961, he was named after Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, where his father served his first pastorate. He was the second-born son of Dr. and Mrs. King and is only seven years old when his father was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. pic.twitter.com/k7ZWUXAWqe
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 23, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
On the 51st anniversary of #RoeVWade, a reminder that unions can bargain for reproductive rights.
Visit @AFLCIO for model contract collective bargaining agreement language. pic.twitter.com/jkRLYCtB1R— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) January 22, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Looks like the General Assembly is serious about child labor law rollbacks this session...we CANNOT afford to go backwards! https://t.co/IcOD95hjux
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 18, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
USW members at the state’s paper mills have been putting positive pressure on their employers through Senate President Troy Jackson’s legislation, LD 1794, that would place limits on forced overtime in the paper industry!https://t.co/cbQxwJ5GZC #mepolitics
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
One day longer, one day stronger! https://t.co/Ano7oCf58D pic.twitter.com/8EogjIQReL
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) January 19, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Brainerd Lakes Essential Grocery Store Workers Reject Employer Offers for Second Time at Cub Foods, SuperValu, Super One Foods https://t.co/xUame5AR8J #1u @UFCW663
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 22, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Winter months can be hard for many. There is hope. When you connect with the #988Lifeline, there is always someone to talk to. You are not alone. Your #mentalhealth matters. #YouMatter If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat https://t.co/iGsbwE0wNF. pic.twitter.com/qWAvMqEzND
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 21, 2024
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) January 18, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Happy Birthday to pro-labor champion, Assemblyman @ReubenDSilvaNV! 🎉 https://t.co/1jpiIEoJuh
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with our @condeunion family who walked out today. Shame on Condé Nast management for bargaining in bad-faith! https://t.co/LEZk0Mc2af
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
When our freedom to thrive and have a voice in our democracy is under attack, we need the courts to have our back. That's why we're proud to endorse Justice Allison Riggs for NC Supreme Court! Learn more at https://t.co/1siWNgL036. @AllisonJRiggs #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/65LIcAGrKl
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Great night with the #dayton-Miami Valley @AFLCIO Labor Council as we trained nearly 40 activists who are ready to collect signatures for the @CitizenMapsOH campaign to finally end #gerrymandering in #ohio pic.twitter.com/T0EMMcyuQq
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 23, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Whenever workers take up picket signs and strike it’s critical we come to their aid to help them win.
Sharing our struggles unites the working class and brings us greater strength. #UnionStrong #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/tD2Jvd5Hx4— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Good for unions. Good for District 140. The PA AFL-CIO is proud to support @jimfor140 and encourages all members to vote in the February 13th special election. #District140 #SpecialElection #PAAFLCIO #PowerToThePeople #1u #YearOfTheWorker pic.twitter.com/8MSZozvlLI
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 20, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to @RISpeaker Shekarchi, @CortneyNic, Director Alviti and our own Pat Crowley for being recognized as part of the top ten influential list https://t.co/NDZScNAoLj
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 19, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
🚨ACTION ALERT! With funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) potentially running out by April, our @CWAUnion family needs our help. Tell lawmakers to pass the bipartisan ACP Extension Act to support good jobs & keep families connected to high-speed broadband! #1u pic.twitter.com/pdaqKoa6z7
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 23, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
A staggering 633 teachers have resigned from Houston ISD from August to January.
That’s nearly double from the previous school year.
Why? The state-appointed school board & leadership kneecapped teachers’ autonomy in the classroom and created a culture of “fear & intimidation.”— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 22, 2024
Virginia AFL-CIO:
🔥🔥 🗣️Say it louder for the people in the back @SenLouiseLucas ‼️ https://t.co/YkywPHNReY
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) January 19, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Shoutout @senjoenguyen for introducing a bill to allow public employees to sign union cards digitally.
Removing logistical barriers to organizing isn't flashy policy, but it is absolutely essential. Thank you, Senator! #WAleghttps://t.co/VRuN9wicjH pic.twitter.com/V9wDOz9rng— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) January 18, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Take Action to Protect Licensing in Wisconsin https://t.co/jI6h45LboH
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) January 18, 2024