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:
Our 3rd installment of the Arthur A. Almon Labor Candidate School is in the books! It's the only program in Alaska that trains union members to run for public office. Participants left with the skills and resources needed to run a successful campaign. #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/ffdaIJdsCJ
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 30, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
On #NationalHeatAwarenessDay, we're highlighting the importance of heat safety for workers in Arizona. Labor's advocacy led to the Phoenix City Heat Ordinance, setting a standard for protection. Now, Pima County is following suit. Read more: https://t.co/ebNNuI4oiL
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) May 31, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Get trained up on how to do a worksite engagement program for 2024! Join us for California Labor’s first Campaign Academy of the season! pic.twitter.com/3HCTPDWC8U
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) June 3, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Worker Power! We will continue to fight to make Colorado a Workers’ Rights state! #coleg #copolitics pic.twitter.com/xzonbEkewF
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 31, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Happy Pride Month from the Connecticut AFL-CIO!
We're wishing you a joyful Pride Month free from hate, discrimination and intolerance. And remember, the strongest protections for LGBTQ+ workers is a union contract. pic.twitter.com/y3dyRtYuMF— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
If you vote by mail, be sure to renew your request with your county supervisor of elections office! https://t.co/Z6jqGLmwzp
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 29, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Facts... https://t.co/ZibVZRG9Cv
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) May 29, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
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Something fishy has been going on at the Shedd Aquarium...
In response to their union drive, @afscme31 members of the Shedd Aquarium are being subjected to CAPTIVE AUDIENCE meetings to confuse, divide and intimidate workers.https://t.co/xe9WRRxz2W pic.twitter.com/fhqNYA6X9V— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Our first Indiana @LCLAA (Labor Council for Latin American Advancement) chapter building meeting is this Sunday at 3pm EST! Join via this Zoom link: https://t.co/8E7FuVpiMW pic.twitter.com/UJUYXczFsk
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) May 31, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
A handful of pro-labor bills became law, but several bills to raise wages, protect workers, strengthen apprenticeship & pre-apprenticeship programs, & improve retirement security either failed to make it to the Mills' desk or were vetoed by the Governor. https://t.co/gwvTHJYxoK
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 24, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Visit https://t.co/wrQvFmk7ks to learn more about the support and resources that are out there to help. https://t.co/ddUNeqIL6D
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) June 3, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country and fighting for our freedom. pic.twitter.com/lMmDLgRoWx
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) May 27, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Happy #PrideMonth. Will you be joining us on June 30th in the Twin Cities Pride Parade? #1u https://t.co/H4K7jOYudK
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) June 1, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
#Unions benefit the rights and wages of ALL #Workers! #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/QbZJaJ0GQs
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 31, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for canvassing and phone banking for labor endorsed & Assembly District 17 candidate - @LindaForNevada!
🗓️ Early Vote: May 25-June 7
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Find your polling location: https://t.co/rsg2DuwkvQ pic.twitter.com/ljKuJiOMPd— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) June 2, 2024
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Tuesday, June 4 is Primary Election Day in New Jersey! Polls will be open from 6:00 am-8:00 pm. Go to https://t.co/VKLrkYtNyP to find your polling location or Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Box near you. pic.twitter.com/TpSvAo27lY
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Spotted today in the @timesunion! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/h7Wtuez6Nt
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Labor and community turned out to leaflet non-union REI stores and rally w/#Durham @REIunion members last week! Tell REI to stop the union busting: https://t.co/2ccvyp54ik #1u pic.twitter.com/4priy4TuP2
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 31, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Whether it is a "Red" state, a "Blue" state or a "Purple" state, @AFLCIO #union-produced renewable energy sources are powering America into the future. Great work, @IBEW! https://t.co/8IuGBrZ0yr
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 31, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Join #OregonLabor for the Portland #Pride Parade and Festival on July 20 and 21, as we march in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings and demonstrate our commitment to defending the rights of all Oregon Workers.
RSVP for parade location and details: https://t.co/MKhitbTcLp— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) June 4, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
President Ferritto will be speaking at the Keystone Research Center's 2024 Awards Reception this year! Get your tickets now! https://t.co/1NU4Bm1plh
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 31, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Please Help Prevent MORE Child Fatalities!
Please take less than 60 seconds to send an email to your legislators to restore $4.6 million cuts to funding for DCYF staff salaries/benefits. https://t.co/ADBihBQz28#1u #unionstrong— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 30, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
That "pushback" is coming from anti-labor elected officials like our very own @GovBillLee who resort to fear-mongering in an attempt to pressure workers to vote against joining a union.
When unions are strong, ALL workers are strong! #1u https://t.co/aYiL6P0GTB— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 31, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to Penske workers in El Paso. #1u https://t.co/BzFWhBU9sY
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
For years, the US DOL has used a faulty formula to set H2A farmworker wages, resulting in low pay for these workers & depressing the wages of all farmworkers.
Now, @FUJWashington and @columbialegal have secured a court order for DOL to fix that error. https://t.co/F1WYxahWmF pic.twitter.com/MQxozSQNgP— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) June 3, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance: 12th annual Take Kids Fishing Day – June 1sthttps://t.co/0eXA5QtAyi
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 31, 2024