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:
Tent going up for our 14th annual Legislative Appreciation Day. pic.twitter.com/GHOisF8gXA
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 3, 2024
Alaska AFL-CIO:
It's been over a year since the House State Affairs Committee had one meaningful conversation on defined benefit pensions. #akleg
Send an email to members of the House State Affairs Committee to demand a hearing today!https://t.co/yRAKHBBCE0— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 8, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Workers at #SkyHarborAirport have been fighting tirelessly for nearly 7 months for a fair contract. They’re demanding livable wages, affordable health insurance, pensions, for workloads, and above all, RESPECT. pic.twitter.com/S7QYz50uX3
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 4, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Shaping the future of work for Californians couldn’t be more urgent.
Our #caleg package prioritizes jobs > AI/automation; labor standards on public $s; strong public services & worker rights on the job.
Read our 2024 legislative priorities press release: https://t.co/VLWuoq8ETv pic.twitter.com/Wg5Ym3HQzg— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 3, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
We’re proud to endorse Bryan Lindstrom for HD 36 and want to thank our members for joining and guiding our interviews for endorsement! #coleg #copols pic.twitter.com/QsCstqZWpN
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 5, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
HAPPENING NOW: @RepJohnLarson is announcing new $462 million federal investment in F135 modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs! The @MachinistsUnion builds the best jet engines in the world. pic.twitter.com/AhjlqUioWG
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 4, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Florida has the HIGHEST number of teaching vacancies in the nation! https://t.co/8JtzkAwW94
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 9, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Proud of the IL AFL-CIO's Resource Director Amy Rueff who received the Decatur Trades + Labor Assembly's lifetime achievement award.
Amy got her first union card at 18 when she went from making $3.35 to $6.50 an hour + weekends off. She has not looked back since!#1u pic.twitter.com/PMmt5RR9jb— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 8, 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:
Protect mail delivery! #Savethepostoffice https://t.co/7A1Am59cBo
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 9, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Nursing home workers deserve substantial wage increases, affordable healthcare, and safety to continue the best care to residents. Join @UFCW1445 tomorrow and show your support for nursing home workers. pic.twitter.com/3C1ow5qp1q
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 8, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to celebrating community leaders like union member Abigail Baum, who received last year's Walt Campbell Community Service Award.https://t.co/FW1RYbRdCl
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 2, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Workers at Indeed Brewing Co. Just Formed a Union https://t.co/aBYvOiVFnw Another #union brewery in Minnesota! @unitehere17 #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 7, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
#GoUnion, get more. #1u #UnionWages #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/mMAhOURDSE
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 4, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Railroad workers are joining together to protect safety on the job and the safety of our communities!
Thanks to the advocacy of @SMARTunionTD, @BLET, and @TTDAFLCIO the Transportation Department finalized a rule this week requiring two-person crews on railroads. #1u— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 5, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
The @northernnvlabor put on an amazing Cesar Chavez Celebration Day last night. Our two principal officers spoke about the importance of engaging the Latino community along with Business Manager Eloy Jara with @liuna Local 169. pic.twitter.com/9asm9NVM9l
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 6, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
“Right-to-Work” is up for a vote by the @TheNHSenate today. Thank you, to our Brothers and Sisters for coming out today to show our Senators that “Right-to-Work” is STILL WRONG for NH!#NHPolitics #Solidarity #1u pic.twitter.com/6TLa3f5qoK
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 5, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Still need to do your taxes? You may be eligible to file online for free with IRS Direct File: https://t.co/bbhhd1OB8d pic.twitter.com/TRdfp0soRB
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 5, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Generations of workers, including you, are better because @AFLCIO #Union workers of the past risked and some gave their life so you could write stupid sh*t like this, then enjoy the weekend and ensure your kids aren't in a factory instead of public schools. Worst. Take. Ever. https://t.co/yWyq6FFvgh
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 8, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Have you joined our mailing list? Sign up now to get the latest updates about strikes, rallies, and actions across Oregon.
Together we will keep Oregon #UnionStrong ✊https://t.co/eJ2LJ30qiD pic.twitter.com/p0mLTzUv8J— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 8, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
One small step for gamers, one giant leap for techkind —Congratulations to the Sega union who became the nation's first major video game company to get a signed union contract. #PowerToThePeople #1uhttps://t.co/Y7VoFV1j4A
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 8, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
WJAR agrees to pay workers time and a half on Sundays https://t.co/bebLSCsTtu via @BostonGlobe
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 9, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
We can see the light at the end of the legislative tunnel, but we've still got a few more weeks to go.
With TN's statewide voucher scheme in jeopardy, click below to take action and ask your lawmakers to vote "NO" on this disastrous plan! #TNLeg #1uhttps://t.co/MxNOks0IsN— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 8, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
We joined members of @AustinNewsGuild as they began a planned four-day strike against the Austin American-Statesman. Talks toward a first contract are about to hit the 3-year mark. Outrageous. Gannett needs to bring good faith to bargaining table. #1u #SolidarityForever pic.twitter.com/RP3EEyV14E
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 5, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with Port Angeles paraeducators on strike today!
The district needs to settle a fair contract and allow paraeducators to get back to doing their job — supporting students. @washingtonea https://t.co/dkxMpjgIi1— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 8, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Gov. Evers Vetoes Republican-Backed Bill to Roll Back Child Labor Protections, Bring More Kids into State’s Workforce https://t.co/8mOebGMkMQ
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 8, 2024