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:
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the love and solidarity we share as a union family. Together, we fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and dignity for all workers. Let’s continue to show the love by standing up for one another. Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/KtViEdM5yc
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) February 14, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Huge thanks to Sacramento Assemblymember @maggykrell for showing up today to join @CaliforniaLabor in standing in solidarity with #SiemensWorkersUnited in their fight for a union and better future for their families! @ibbunion @IBEWlocal1245 @sacramentolabor https://t.co/xCLCUoYQJh pic.twitter.com/sGaL5gXPyF
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) February 11, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Five Secretaries Of Labor Champion SB-5, the Worker Protection Act, Urge Governor, legislators to expand worker freedom to negotiate for better pay and safety. #coleg #copolitics https://t.co/SK1YLh7kDa
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) February 18, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
"Occupational cancer over the last 10 years has become the number one killer of firefighters and it currently accounts for nearly 75% of all line of duty deaths." –@UPFFA President Peter Brown on the need to create a dedicated funding source for the Firefighter Cancer Relief Fund pic.twitter.com/SvIGKYf9ME
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
Florida AFL-CIO:
The Florida AFL-CIO and everyone in Florida's Labor community mourns the passing of Senator Geraldine Thompson. She was a true champion for Florida's working families and a defender of justice. pic.twitter.com/EPVybATDBS
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) February 14, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Markeisha is an up and coming organizer with @UFCW Local 881. In her eyes, #BlackHistoryMonth is a time to educate, agitate, organize and have the hard conversations that remind us why we're in the labor movement: to create an economy that works for all.#1u pic.twitter.com/vxSQz0Dfim
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Thank you to all the union workers who are out in the elements keeping us safe! You keep Iowa running! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/c7hgRWmBg6
— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) February 12, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
Maine Republicans have submitted right-to-freeload bills every legislative session since 1948. Not a single Maine worker testified in support of this bill. Time for these national corporate lobbyists to pack it in & go home! pic.twitter.com/lI6DHSLGAT
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 14, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 25th to tell our elected officials that we oppose closing Pappas Rehab Hospital for Children & Pocasset Mental Health Center, reducing DMH Case Managers by 50%, & raising healthcare costs for state workers & retirees
RSVP here: https://t.co/4XUaEgvA2c pic.twitter.com/xkaNkbCdCX— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) February 18, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Elon Musk is putting hard-working people out of work, calling them parasites, and laughing while he does it. Interested in learning how you can fight back? Check it out 👇 pic.twitter.com/mVWrPr1L6i
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) February 15, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
HealthPartners is dragging their feet in bargaining & has committed several Unfair Labor Practices. Tell executives & the board that it's time to bargain in good faith with @OPEIULocal12 workers. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/5kOOeWaCxY
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Unelected and out-of-touch billionaires are threatening American Federal Workers. It’s time to stand up and say NO to the corporate greed that is trying to intimidate our #Union brothers and sisters. #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/JihlVl1UWo
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Happy Presidents’ Day to our President Liz Sorenson!
Liz has served as president of the Nevada State AFL-CIO since 2017. She began her career over 40 years ago and in 1990 transferred to Nevada Bell, where she served as a steward, organizer, lobbyist & officer for CWA Local 9413 pic.twitter.com/OOxO9bbq5C— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 17, 2025
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
'Right-to-work' bill voted down once again #NHPolitics https://t.co/5Am3FNR6PK
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) February 14, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
Thank you @RepNicole for your concerns, these vast proposed Medicaid cuts will have real world consequences. https://t.co/kVwdPuysDH
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
#FMLA turned 32 this week—used 500M times—but the U.S. is still one of only 6 countries without a national paid family leave program. Workers in NC lose $914M every year due to lack of #PaidLeave. Time to demand what we deserve! #WorkersRights #PaidLeaveForAll #Unionize pic.twitter.com/K7u8zLSowg
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Take action for ND Kids: Universal Free School Meals for All ND Students. Write your Rep. here: https://t.co/BYu7A9emvu
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) February 6, 2025
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Let them know, @RepEmiliaSykes https://t.co/szi0U0Jay5
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 11, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
In response to Elon Musk’s anti-worker actions from the Department of Government Efficiency (DODGE), the AFL-CIO has created the Department of People Who Work for a Living (DPWL).
Ahead of DODGE’s first subcommittee, DPWL submitted testimony to chair Marjorie Taylor Green:…— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 13, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Geisinger nurses are standing up for fair wages, safe staffing, and the respect they deserve. When nurses win, we all win! 💪🏥https://t.co/YncQqkSQOq
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 8, 2025
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
🚨 REGISTRATION OPEN🚨
Now in its 13th year, the Tennessee Shoot for a Cure Charity Sporting Clay Shoot is set for April 28th at Lone Oaks Farm. Once again, this always-popular event benefits both the March of Dimes and the Tennessee Members’ Assistance Program - pic.twitter.com/Ale1sFBNR0— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) February 18, 2025
<>Texas AFL-CIO:
🗣️ “It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic modern nation that it have free and independent labor unions.”
This Presidents’ Day, we’re thinking of Texas workers, not out-of-touch oligarchs. #PresidentsDay pic.twitter.com/7fDQoBnHAk— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 17, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Congrats to our VP Dean Shelton! ✊ https://t.co/dUqF2XkFbk
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 14, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Governor Evers prepares to deliver biennial budget address https://t.co/7Z6bO69eBR
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 18, 2025