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:
A median worker from @Abercrombie & Fitch would have to work starting in 4,053 B.C. in order to earn what the CEO made in 2023.
For comparison, the Great Pyramid of Giza was built circa 2,560 B.C.
View the 2024 @AFLCIO Executive Paywatch Report: https://t.co/JMkm20hjJT— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 8, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Today @ActSecJulieSu visited Arizona to discuss the dangers workers face from extreme heat, both indoor and outdoors. Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in Arizona the U.S.
A THREAD 🧵 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/pwKdMgKR3u— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 8, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Labor Day is just around the corner. The California Labor Movement - organized by our Central Labor Councils - have events up and down the state. Make your plans to join your brothers & sisters on our state’s greatest holiday! https://t.co/hM8dz5ZSnB
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 14, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Tonight we talk to Sophie Mariam, a labor policy analyst for the Colorado Fiscal Institute, about a study called The Rise of the Union Curious. https://t.co/M8v456DrPs
Labor Exchange tonight KGNU 6:00 PM 88.5 FM / 1390 AM Denver and online on the podcast. https://t.co/xu9gEqEhK3— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) August 5, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The Connecticut AFL-CIO strongly condemns the anti-Semitic remarks made by Rep. Figueroa. @ehawthorne3 pic.twitter.com/Fwvi0lj7hy
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 13, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
We need more of this from our leaders...and less weird culture war nonsense. https://t.co/I1QIkPU7He
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 6, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
🎉 Get ready for a day filled with unity and fun! Join us this 🗓️ Saturday, August 17th, from 1 PM to 4 PM for Solidarity Saturday hosted by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Metro Atlanta Chapter! #SolidaritySaturday #CBTU #UnionStrong #1u #AtlantaEvents #LaborRights pic.twitter.com/ixBiKlJ0Yu
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 13, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to our Equity Director, Chynna Hampton, on her graduation from the Edgar Fellows! pic.twitter.com/YlVTnFTIoT
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Gov Walz knows a thing or two about our values, because he lived them for years a member himself. https://t.co/GSg1EFDrMu
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 6, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
“This law will finally put some teeth in our labor laws to hold corporate lawbreakers accountable and ensure working Mainers are paid fully for an honest day’s work,” Maine AFL-CIO vice president and Ironworkers Local 7 member Grant Provost said. https://t.co/TOGodfRLXi
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 12, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Join the Labor Movement in Milton on Saturday, August 17 to knock doors for proud @IUPAT_DC35 member and candidate for State Rep. @tonyking4rep.
We will be meeting at 9:30am at Heritage Hall, 114 Granite Ave. pic.twitter.com/as47NosQOV— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) August 14, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Among MN’s publicly traded companies, Target, C.H. Robinson, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group & General Mills had the largest pay disparities between CEOs & typical workers in 2023, according to the @AFLCIO's annual report on executive pay. https://t.co/5RffhBLCge #1u #Paywatch
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 12, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
206%: The increase in public and private spending on building manufacturing plants in the U.S. since the start of the Biden-Harris administration. Don't take our word for it: https://t.co/JPg7ntt8E5 pic.twitter.com/dc572sGVZ1
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
"Nothing is over until its over." Kenny Merritt, President BCTGM Local 50G. We stand with you! #ItsBetterInAUnion #UnionStrong #1union pic.twitter.com/EcdS3GdHIO
— Nebraska State AFL-CIO (@NE_AFLCIO) August 7, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
82 days until Election Day! We need your help canvassing and phone banking THIS WEEKEND. Two locations, lots of food, all the solidarity✊🏻✊🏼✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/0yYBkKQYqD
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 @NHAFLCIO Labor Day Breakfast Keynote Speaker, @JBPritzker!@JBPritzker is a true ally to union members everywhere!
Get your tickets today using this link: https://t.co/iLbOzbwMbq#NHPolitics #1u #LaborVotes pic.twitter.com/ppCGbVZNe9— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 13, 2024
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, we stand in solidarity with Governor Walz on key issues for working families. pic.twitter.com/Hn8mW1uFSq
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 7, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with our UAW family at Cornell University fighting for a fair contract! #StandUpCornell #UnionStrong https://t.co/BQwQQa6d7u
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 12, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
We're with @votebraxton! "Despite running to represent millions of our state's workers, Luke Farley is anti-worker, anti-union, anti-minimum wage, and is even opposed to federal heat safety regulations for workers." https://t.co/NdESnoIFYl #1u #ncpol
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 12, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
To be clear, the biggest organization pushing to pass right to work laws, end public @AFLCIO unions and attack increasing the minimum wage is all in for Mr. #WageTheft @berniemoreno. Meanwhile, @SherrodBrown restored pensions to millions of Americans and pushes for the #ProAct. https://t.co/nYWP5dX9dM
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 11, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Stand with @OFNHP technical employees at St Charles Medical Center. They’re picketing on 8/15 to demand that management agree to common sense proposals that will help secure safe staffing and living wages for healthcare workers. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/PSWlGL1nST
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 10, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
“I believe there are blue-collar voters who are willing to listen. They want to hear facts. They want to hear about achieving real results. I do believe that Walz can reach those voters.” — President Angela Ferritto#Labor2024 #UnionVotershttps://t.co/sYyHALfhLT
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 13, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
We stand in complete solidarity with these incredibly talented performers who spoke up together through @AGMusicalArtist for better livelihoods. Nothing short of reinstatement and a fair contract is acceptable. https://t.co/19dRSD5HGT
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the workers at Woodland Park Zoo on reaching a TA on a new contract!@teamsters117 @Laborers242 @IATSELocal15 @IbewLocal46 @IUPAT_DC5 https://t.co/CGpapBB5xF
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Voters reject constitutional amendments seeking to give Legislature power over federal funds https://t.co/uVCV8nTBv9 via @madisondotcom
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 14, 2024