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).
Alabama AFL-CIO:
Workers across the south and especially here in Alabama have something to say. #StandUpUAW #1U
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) March 15, 2024
Alaska AFL-CIO:
BREAKING: 70% of Alaskan voters are OPPOSED to @GovDunleavy's veto of SB 140.
Lawmakers - Alaskans are on your side. Vote to override! #akleg #akgov pic.twitter.com/2Z0e2keHE6— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Our 2024 Joint Legislative Conference Leading the Way on Labor Solidarity Award Winner is none other than the unanimously elected leader of the @CA_Bldg_Trades #ChrisHannan #UnionizeCalifornia #LaborAllStars pic.twitter.com/6I3yjpRtwl
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 19, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
We say: ‘No crew, no engine, NO WAY that’s safe!’https://t.co/pfQTW9ki8P#coleg #copolitics
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) March 16, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
"Every climate job should be a good job. We can’t build our way out of the climate crisis with low-paying, exploitative jobs." –CT AFL-CIO President @EHawthorne3 on labor's push for pro-worker plan in offshore wind development https://t.co/Mx3XUjhMMq
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 15, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
UPDATE: the House floor vote on SB 362 has been postponed until this Wednesday. Now is the time to keep up the pressure! We have the power of numbers on our side — don’t let lawmakers forget that working people say NO to SB 362. Take action here: https://t.co/VjenLQz9YQ https://t.co/91IhVb42xb pic.twitter.com/x87dC0daEe
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 18, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
We are standing with @UniteHereLocal1 Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile workers who are fighting for a first contract and affordable health insurance!
Sign the petition: https://t.co/oAqSdU2p0V and show them the solidarity of the IL labor movement.#1u pic.twitter.com/2ixkboBzOp— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
We've got your backs! https://t.co/58JEEYjRDr
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 11, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
At our APRI dinner in Portland, Brother @STRedmond & Sister @aprilr_sims delivered some powerful & inspiring remarks about our racial justice work & how unions have transformed the lives of working class families like their own.https://t.co/qkINVzdKwU
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 14, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
This morning President @chrissylynch29 and our workforce development team attended a press conference announcing the Healey-Driscoll administration’s first workforce agenda and 2024-2028 Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan filed by Massachusetts with the US DOL pic.twitter.com/AC5pugEzJz
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 18, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Yesterday, Trump made it clear vital programs like Medicare & Social Security could be on the chopping block if he returns to the White House.
Today, @RepStephYoung, @StateRepTCarter and Michigan @ActiveRetirees are calling out Trump's open threat to our retirement security. pic.twitter.com/GnimGhWz8A— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 12, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
That’s why it’s time to begin balancing the scales in Minnesota and give striking workers access to unemployment insurance. Sign our petition! https://t.co/p1LxPKt5aX #1u #mnleg
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Butte, America was #unionstrong this St. Patrick's Day. #mtlabor #mtnews pic.twitter.com/U85s1zqm5n
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 18, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Welcome to the Nevada union family, @PatagoniaUnion! https://t.co/Acfk5MY91f
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) March 14, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Our @NHAFLCIO @PresBrackett testifying against ANOTHER “Right-to-Work” bill. This time, it is SB 516-FN, in the @TheNHSenate Commerce Committee.
Keep the state out of the business of private businesses. “Right-to-Work” is STILL WRONG for NH#NHPolitics #NHLabor #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/QzphaZbpDy— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) March 19, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
The NYS AFL-CIO endorses @kennedyforny26 for the NY-26 Special Election on April 30th. See our full statement here: https://t.co/l9LqmKOApB pic.twitter.com/8wtaIqi37F
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 18, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
We call on @RepWray to concede in HD 27! "The people of North Carolina House District 27 have spoken," said president @marybemcmillan. "We call on Michael Wray to respect the voters' choice and concede the race." #ncpol #1u
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 15, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Our numbers bring us strength. Make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest actions and events to support #OregonLabor:
Visit https://t.co/Uf453uI5gp to receive our weekly newsletter and periodic action alerts. #UnionStrong #OregonLabor pic.twitter.com/22DASwXCp6— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 19, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
President Ferritto joined Second Lady Blayne Holmes and other women business leaders, advocates, and employers at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh last week to host a panel and discuss best practices to recruit and retain women in the workforce in celebration of International Women’s Day. pic.twitter.com/VDHeBrwpHC
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 19, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Things you love to see: the Biden admin's EPA has banned the last kind of asbestos that’s still in use!
Unions have been raising the alarm on this dangerous chemical for decades. We applaud this long-overdue step in protecting the health & safety of workers in Texas and beyond.— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 19, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with library workers at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District fighting for a fair contract!
Hit the link ⬇️ for solidarity actions to support them in this fight. https://t.co/tedm1716Xv— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 15, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
President Biden Committed to Building Strong Communities for Wisconsin’s Working Families - Statement by WI AFL-CIO President @s_bloomingdale on today's #POTUS visit to Wisconsinhttps://t.co/ZsFO9z5BUP
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 13, 2024