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:
BIG UNION WIN 🚨
Wells Fargo employees at its Albuquerque, New Mexico branch won their union election today! First big bank employees to be represented by a union.
Workers at a branch in Bethel, AK have their election tomorrow! #WFunion #UnionYes #1u https://t.co/dZo4ORW3YU— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) December 21, 2023
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
This holiday season, we're celebrating the incredible workers who made 2023 a year of #HotLaborSummer, an everlasting #SolidaritySeason, the Year of Strikes.
Happy Holidays, and here's to making 2024 even hotter with more solidarity, wins, and union power! #UnionizeCalifornia pic.twitter.com/CYSdxTpWSg— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) December 25, 2023
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the first cannabis workers in CT to ratify their union contract!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
– Up to 25% wage increases over 3 years
– Increased holiday pay
– Guaranteed PTO
– Secured retirement & health insurance
– Increased safety measures
– Job protection https://t.co/Vl0eanU4a2— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) December 29, 2023
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Union power isn't just about fair pay; it's about a collective voice. When we stand together, we make our workplaces and communities stronger. #UnionStrong #Unity #LaborRights #1u #georgialabor #joinus #unity #unionsforall pic.twitter.com/auuAmXwRiP
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) December 28, 2023
Illinois AFL-CIO:
It's never too early to start planning.
The New Year is a great time to think about the future of apprenticeships for youth.
That's why the @USDOL is launching its first-ever Youth Apprenticeship Week in May.
More here: https://t.co/zpkvDq3vbT pic.twitter.com/dIddTkH76q— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) January 2, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
There we so many major union victories in 2023, more than we have seen in a long time. In 2024 let's keep up the momentum and keep up the winning! A Happy New Year from us to you. pic.twitter.com/ZtmstK2at7
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 1, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
We are incredibly proud of our fellow Mainer & former BIW shipbuilder Brian Bryant who has just become the 15th President of the Machinists Union! Give him a follow, will ya? https://t.co/SrsvjD6gVP
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 2, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Simple. Join a union. https://t.co/lbmE7cHC43
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) January 3, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Hundreds of thousands of workers won life-changing union contracts in 2023 by going on strike.
And we're just getting started.https://t.co/HMdHuciXra— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 3, 2024
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
Looking forward to a prosperous year! In Solidarity! #UnionStrong #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/dKD1KLXuVf
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) January 1, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
With the college application deadline right around the corner, not every child wants to attend a traditional 4-year college. Lets normalize the conversation around kids finding their own path. pic.twitter.com/5t9kXr817s
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) January 2, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
You can hear more about this on our latest episode of the #UnionStrong podcast, "It's Not a Nursing Shortage; It's a Staffing Crisis" https://t.co/eTlSzQApBc https://t.co/cbPph8EeMr
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) December 21, 2023
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
In 2023, unions were more popular than ever, and through the power of solidarity, we won union elections, fair contracts, and better policies across our country and NC. Read what we accomplished together in our 2023 Annual Report: https://t.co/vHdKLWg7cx #1u #ncpol #countmein pic.twitter.com/Dze5MCUd1a
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 30, 2023
Ohio AFL-CIO:
No small victory! Congratulations to the @GHPL_United workers on their first contract with @OFTunion @AFTunion. Library workers across #Ohio understand #ItsBetterInAUnionhttps://t.co/BxmhOOF3M7
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 2, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
What’s your #NewYearsResolution?
How about standing together with your coworkers and organizing a union?
If you’re ready to get started, head to https://t.co/08IJx7trTX pic.twitter.com/XCoWeukbjO— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) December 30, 2023
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
2023 was an extraordinary year for #LaborUnions! #1u #PowerToThePeople #SolidaritySeasonhttps://t.co/bRKc1mYcWg
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) December 22, 2023
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Welcome back from holiday break!
Enjoy this feature of the unsung workers who didn't get to take the holidays off, Rhode Island's public service workers: https://t.co/kQuvdU2tyh— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 2, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
With a week left until the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes, this hypothetical legislation is badly-needed, and we're hopeful that it will be introduced. #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/jhVRmZQa4m
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 2, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
In 2023, Texas workers proved definitively that they are and will continue to be at the front lines of the labor movement.
This year, we're going to organize like never before, fight like hell, and build the Texas of our future.
Happy New Year!— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 1, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
“Nothing moves without workers. Our labor is the backbone of our economy. And in 2023, workers fought and won.”
Read WSLC President April Sims’ PNW labor year-in-review at @TheStandWA https://t.co/jSAu3T38oZ pic.twitter.com/2CqZZrXG0s— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) December 31, 2023
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
“We’re seeing demand, and our apprenticeship programs are looking at ways that they’re prepared to have that workforce in place to not just build it but maintain those facilities for years to come,” WV ACT Director Justin Williams said.https://t.co/RQcJUaPgMA
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) January 2, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with @WFNHP workers as they launch their union organizing drive at Planned Parenthood Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/aHgdFYhPqi
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) December 30, 2023