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:
BREAKING: The Alaska House just voted to pass HB 69, which would increase the BSA by $1,000.
This is a huge win for Alaska's working families. #akleg #RaiseTheAKBSA pic.twitter.com/EIHvA3F6S1— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 12, 2025
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Today Union members joined Veterans at the Tucson VA Hospital rallying against VA employee layoffs 💪 Currently, over 2,400 VA workers have already been laid off, with an alarming plan to eliminate an additional 80,000 jobs. @AFGENational pic.twitter.com/Ss4Fv7bNHT
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 15, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
CA @AsmSadeElhawary introduced AB 1331 (sponsored by @CaliforniaLabor ) - which bans California employers from using invasive surveillance technology to monitor their workers in private, off-duty areas, such as the break room, the bathroom or an employee’s personal vehicle. The… pic.twitter.com/wRRjiqAGl9
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) March 18, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
This Women’s History Month, we recognize the astonishing legacy of “Flaming” Milka Sablich, a true labor champion and leader in the 1927 coal miners strike right here in Colorado. l pic.twitter.com/JKyTJ2PWbh
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) March 15, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Powerful labor town hall with Senators Murphy & Blumenthal. We are fortunate in CT to have two strong Senators fighting every day for working people. But make sure to continue reaching out & telling your stories about how federal cuts and freezes will impact working families. pic.twitter.com/vrXMg1nIX4
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 17, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
NEXT WEEK: Chicago Climbing Gym workers at First Ascent have announced their intent to form a union. Join them for a night of climbing and solidarity on March 20, from 7-9 PM, to show management that the labor movement has their back.
Sign up:https://t.co/tGkihAHdUR pic.twitter.com/w5qF2GErSe— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 15, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
Join postal workers & letter carriers for rallies to protest attempts to privatize the USPS!
@APWUnational Bangor & Portland - Thurs, March 20, 2025@NALC_National Portland - Sun, March 23, 2025 https://t.co/R7zAMaL7JW— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 17, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We are remembering many leaders who built and grew the labor movement. Also thankful for the Massachusetts labor family, which was well represented at our union night fundraiser for the Steven A. Tolman Addiction Fund with the Dropkick Murphys on Friday. pic.twitter.com/LJFl5TLuvl
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 17, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
It’s time for lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — to put politics aside and work together to get pro-worker bills that have already passed the legislature signed into law.
Call on the MI House and Gov. Whitmer to do right by working families: https://t.co/HLCYuDtE8X pic.twitter.com/hSaEE1jy96— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 18, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
"Folks who claim to represent Minnesota businesses, like the @MN_Chamber, will try to tell you #PaidLeave is bad for business. As a thriving small employer and retailer, I can tell you that it is just the opposite." #mnleg https://t.co/CBGmrqGBDK
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 17, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Seven different #Unions introduced students to career paths at a career pathway showcase last month, this is a great way to offer alternatives to a four-year college and encourage trade apprenticeships! https://t.co/2cMauV0GWp
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 16, 2025
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
Thursday March 20th 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Start at the southeast corner of 10th& Pacific St., and move to the northeast corner of 13th & Pacific St.
Omaha pic.twitter.com/g1oGR27lEB— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) March 13, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
On the latest episode of the #UnionStrong podcast we sit down with @NYSDOLCommish to discuss the key workforce elements in the Governor's budget proposal, including worker protections, investments in childcare, workforce training initiatives, and more: https://t.co/cmbjDWkuwV
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 12, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
We support @NC_Governor Josh Stein's call for a pause on scheduled corporate and personal income tax cuts for millionaires and the wealthy few in order to invest in families and workers instead. #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/8KtoT2yEvA
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 13, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
As an Oregon Department of Human Services worker with @seiu503, Holly Smith works with Oregonians at the lowest income levels in our state. SB 916 is for striking workers who are already in impossible positions.
#ORPol #ORLeg #SB916 #OregonLabor #OregonAFLCIO pic.twitter.com/FplFtEp3f9— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 14, 2025
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Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Losing jobs and a weakened economy were not on the ballot. We voted for American workers, to protect good-paying union jobs, and build an economy that works for everyone, not just billionaires. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/J2tPlqndmt
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 13, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
#HB1078 is a common-sense bill to help veterans get information on the benefits they've earned!
USW (@steelworkers) Local 759 President Raj Penn & USW Local 13-2001 President Aquarius Johnson testified in support of the bill at the hearing ⬇️ #txlege pic.twitter.com/884QbvvHiX— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 17, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
These virtual sessions are free, and offered on March 20, April 30, and May 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click the link below for more info ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/DpPyOeklkn
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 18, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Early voting for Wisconsin election starts Tuesday: How to vote for Supreme Court, other April races https://t.co/386hAvSDFe via @journalsentinel
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 17, 2025