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:
Wally Robinson, a 20-year member of @IBEW1547, faced sub-zero temperatures to run the 2024 Iditarod, a 1,000-mile sled dog race.
Being a member of the @IBEW has allowed Wally to raise his family and secure a good retirement. Wally is a prime example of the #UnionDifference! pic.twitter.com/CTOfKdFDPD— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 26, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Our coalition has urged action to protect workers from extreme indoor heat since 2016.
8 yrs later workers have continued to suffer preventable injuries & lost their lives.@CAgovernor needs to fully implement Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention rule. #SummerIsComing #HeatKills pic.twitter.com/iitEWSIOfq— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 28, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Hey, hey Colorado - you want more passenger rail? You want safer railways so derailments like the one in Pueblo that killed a totally uninvolved truck driver don’t happen? So people who live near rail aren’t subject to catastrophe? SUPPRT HB24-1030!! https://t.co/VaJElmvLaU
— Colorado AFL-CIO, Young Workers Organizing (@ColoradoYWO) March 27, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Proud to stand in #solidarity with the members of @217unitehere working at the University of New Haven as they fight for a fair contract and job security! https://t.co/R8dMhHDw3r
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 2, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Breaking News!
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled:
- Amendment 3, the proposed amendment to legalize adult personal use of marijuana, and
- Amendment 4, the proposed amendment to limit government interference in abortion, will both be on Florida's November ballot.— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 1, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! 🐣 As we celebrate renewal and rebirth, let's remember the strength we have when we stand together in solidarity. To all the workers striving for fair rights, you are the backbone of our communities. #HappyEaster #Solidarity #WorkersRights ✊🌸 pic.twitter.com/pWemfXj4sD
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 31, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Yolanda joined the @IUBAC when she was one of few women.
She has been behind some of Chicago's most notable landmarks: the Bulls/Blackhawks Stadium to the Bilandic Building.
This #womenshistorymonth, Yolanda is a living example that women can thrive in the trades.#1u pic.twitter.com/3Gjjd5sGFK— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 31, 2024
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
New Bill, Same Stink
Don't let them repeal KY's Child Labor Laws with Frankfort Tricks
In a last minute attempt to pass this bad legislation, Reps in the KY House are seeking to amend SB 369 to include the bad language of HB 255 in an innocuous Senate Billhttps://t.co/eCIs0pXzRw pic.twitter.com/xxWq9Rda9v— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) March 27, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Good news for farmworkers! The Maine Legislature's Labor Committee voted on party lines to advance a bill that will apply the state minimum wage to farmworkers & grant them the right to take action in court if their wages are stolen.https://t.co/HzzIe4a2os #mepolitics
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 29, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
The MA AFL-CIO is a proud member of the @PTPGCoalition behind this victory. Thank you to the @mbta Board for their work toward making transit equity a reality. https://t.co/5SljSSotuE
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 29, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Keeping this seat in pro-worker hands this April is essential to continuing all the progress we’ve made since electing the first pro-worker trifecta in 40 years.
That's why we're endorsing Peter Herzberg in the special election in HD 25! pic.twitter.com/kCINcfpJSg— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 27, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
When workers strike & win, we all win. That's why it's time to begin balancing the scales & give striking workers access to unemployment insurance. Take Action Now! https://t.co/OFb4LRdt32 #1u #mnleg #Labor #Solidarity
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 2, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Josh Hawley just admitted he thinks millions of public sector workers shouldn’t have a right to organize for fair pay and safe workplaces.
These are the public servants who keep us safe and serve our families. Solidarity isn't in Josh Hawley's vocabulary. https://t.co/EKXk9QI33Q pic.twitter.com/5nJZH9gSwz— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 1, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:
https://t.co/bVYy39LTe0 #unionstrong #mtworkers #mtlabor #mtnews pic.twitter.com/IwdEQi1tgG
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 28, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
The Nevada State AFL-CIO is immensely grateful for all of D. Taylor’s years of dedicated service to the labor movement in Nevada, and the rest of the country. pic.twitter.com/p0ZAKV7Cp0
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 1, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
We will be standing in Solidarity together and for NH Workers, on Thursday 4/4 to let our Senators know that SB 516 (“Right-to-Work”) is WRONG for NH!#NHPolitics #1u
Follow the link for more information: https://t.co/qze43Sfi9X pic.twitter.com/Us90Lc7esW— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) March 29, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento regarding disingenuous editorial on affordable housing by the New York Post: https://t.co/LhNfFd2vsv
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 28, 2024
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Postal workers concerned over distribution changes https://t.co/yyfBqaB6zl
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) March 28, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Thanks, @SenSherrodBrown, for investing in every #Ohio community. https://t.co/cwKUKscqA4
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 2, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
#OregonLabor is proud to see this bill become law to ensure labor standards are included in all future offshore wind development in our state. #ORpol #ORleg https://t.co/pUKI4Bqqam
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 1, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
🗳April 8 – Voter registration deadlinehttps://t.co/3OrvlRkV0a
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April 16 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot.https://t.co/AYOCunH4C6
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April 23 – Election Day! Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 PM.https://t.co/54inhwakHD pic.twitter.com/l4suWK8r2e— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 2, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Unions key in ramp up to the next industrial revolution https://t.co/ES2n3A1rO5 via @cwbeacon @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @massaflcio @climatejobsri @climatejobs
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 1, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council: p
Not an April Fools' joke: House leadership is considering gutting promised teacher pay raises to help fund other parts of its version of the statewide school voucher scheme.
Our thoughts on the waning weeks of session can be found below ⬇ #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/MziklJmbar— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 1, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Hundreds of academic student workers are rallying at the University of Washington campus to demand a fair contract with meaningful raises, supports for international student workers, and no cuts to benefits.
UW, do right by your workers! pic.twitter.com/dI5XuiVeBP— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 29, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Confirm your polling location, preview what's on your ballot and more at https://t.co/8yDehWa8Bf #WIvote pic.twitter.com/6FkVPwkARq
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 2, 2024