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.
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Statement from the Alaska AFL-CIO about the current government shutdown: pic.twitter.com/4Pzyn4M99k
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
THIS IS HUGE! @CAgovernor just signed #AB288 into law, guaranteeing California workers A REAL RIGHT TO A UNION! This is the most significant labor law reform in nearly a century! #AB288 returns power to the workers joining together to unionize! 💪 pic.twitter.com/62JYGGQhMD
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 30, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with Casa Bonita United during their election ✊ pic.twitter.com/NITFOPurpH
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) October 6, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
No Contract? No Coffee!
Baristas at the Corbin's Corner Starbucks and their community allies held a practice picket to demand management finally settle a fair contract!
While baristas are struggling to make ends meet, the CEO of Starbucks made $96 million last year. @CCSBWU pic.twitter.com/Ht157z9dVL— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 4, 2025
Florida AFL-CIO:
As the federal government shuts down, over 95,000 federal workers in Florida are now at risk of losing essential paychecks, while billionaires seek to deepen their pockets by cutting healthcare for millions of Floridians.
Read our full statement below:https://t.co/5QVP0PmyMC pic.twitter.com/YPMJPbualb— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
While the government has shut down, bills will keep coming. Over 81,300 federal workers in Georgia will go without paychecks. The folks getting hurt here aren't politicians, but federal workers - and their families.
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 1, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Pride at Work Illinois is back! Join us on Zoom, this Wednesday, October 8th at 7PM for a chapter meeting. Email [email protected] for the link. We'll see you there! pic.twitter.com/gMVUy5RUEd
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 3, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
The 2025 Working Families Legislative Scorecard is online! Find out how your legislators voted on key labor issues like fair wages, collective bargaining rights, safe working conditions & more! https://t.co/o0JSBmIkQw pic.twitter.com/RSNy3Esd35
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 30, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
We must fight back. We must tell President Trump and Congressional Republicans to end the shutdown and stop the healthcare price spikes. https://t.co/mVYuAbHwDf
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 1, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
MAGA is holding our country hostage so they can gut your healthcare — and give tax breaks to billionaires. It’s that simple. Write your lawmakers in DC and tell them it’s bullshit: https://t.co/fHBhqzlCJj
#StopTheTrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/VwekjLLuDj— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Join us for a rally to let our community know we will not sit idly by while Donald Trump & Congressional Republicans drive up health insurance premiums. We will meet on the sidewalk outside of Northridge Clinic in North Mankato. https://t.co/VQWKK25T60
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Union members who help seniors get their Social Security, care for veterans in need, and act as watchdogs for worker safety have been living in limbo while their agencies are broken down and sold for parts. And now this?:https://t.co/GiO5s8asAo
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 3, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
"This isn't just a shutdown, it's a meltdown," said Executive Secretary-Treasurer Martinez in regards to today's government shutdown. "This is more than just a lapse in funding; it's a collapse in leadership." pic.twitter.com/opT2wiLISV
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento speaking at @GovKathyHochul's press conference this morning calling out Washington Republicans' reckless government shutdown: pic.twitter.com/OSWHNoSxB2
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Call 844-896-5059 to tell Congress that 52k NC federal workers' livelihoods are at risk and 614k NCians will lose their healthcare unless they #FundTheGovernment AND#FixTheHealthCareCrisis! pic.twitter.com/QtiYZ2NYpa
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 1, 2025
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Statement from #ohio @AFLCIO President Tim Burga on the #trumpshutdown of our federal government. pic.twitter.com/kG1LUukYxz
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 1, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
🚨Day 7 of the Government Shutdown
Nearly 750,000 federal workers are potentially being furloughed each day this shutdown continues.
If you have been furloughed, Oregon has resources for you: https://t.co/I1R10kHj4c pic.twitter.com/sEs1eGRnoP— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 7, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Two weeks left to make sure your are registered for the Municipal Election on November 4th!
Register or check your registration ➡️ https://t.co/rrTbHJlX9g pic.twitter.com/mRGVlyZ7F8— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 6, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
🚨 ACTION ALERT: Join our TEXAS-SIZED phone bank to fight against the Trump takeover!
On Oct. 15, we’re teaming up with @CaliforniaLabor to call union members & urge them to vote for Prop 50 to counter Trump’s redistricting scheme in Texas.
Sign up now: https://t.co/lEnILvF52V— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 6, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
🎉🤝 Welcome to the WSLC family @UFCW_3000!
WSLC President April Sims: “With 58,000 more labor siblings joining the WSLC family, we’re energized for the work ahead. United, we can protect workers’ rights, grow worker power, & ensure working families across Washington can thrive.” pic.twitter.com/WFA0RVS52y— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 6, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Furloughed federal workers share their stories https://t.co/daMMo29ZZm
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 7, 2025