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:
Over the weekend, 45 lawmakers voted to restore the $200 per student increase to the BSA that Governor Dunleavy vetoed.
Click the link below to thank the lawmakers who stood with our public schools and restored this critical funding! #akleg https://t.co/rQIYuUgaky— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 4, 2025
Arizona AFL-CIO:
#BetterInAUnion Bus Tour in Tucson! 💪✨ Today, we united to demand accountability from @JuanCiscomani for his support for Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill,' and shed light on how proposed cuts are impact our families, especially immigrants and veterans alike. pic.twitter.com/ZXjlGneekZ
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 8, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
The California Labor Movement mourns the passing of our brother and friend, Andrew Meredith. Andrew wasn’t just an incredible tradesman and labor leader, he was also a veteran and a committed husband and father. His kind spirit, dedication to the labor movement and incredible…
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 18, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The @AFLCIO's national bus tour will be making a stop in Connecticut!
We are hosting a "Back to School" roundtable discussion focused on the devastating federal cuts—and the lack of sufficient state funding—in our K-12 and public higher education systems. pic.twitter.com/ppKWJ0QzuA— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 7, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
ICYMI: Workers at QSL are still on strike. The AFL-CIO "It's Better in a Union" bus tour brought out hundreds of workers, community members and allies out to make it clear that QSL needs to provide safe working conditions, fair pay, and bargain in good faith. pic.twitter.com/72zTSQekcq
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 16, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to musicians with the Boston Musicians Association Local 9-535 for winning record raises in their new three-year contract with the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO)!https://t.co/1TK0Is0Nwb
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 4, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Skills Build students took learning to new heights this week- literally! They explored scaffolding how to build it safely and correctly. From understanding structural components to mastering safety protocols, they're developing the skills to keep job sites secure and professional pic.twitter.com/z701we9CJV
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) August 8, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Save the date! On September 3rd, Michigan’s unions are coming together to put workers first. ✊
Delegates, please register by TODAY, August 19th.
Learn more: https://t.co/iJ82DsD87I pic.twitter.com/58iCMfyhx6— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) August 19, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Join Minnesota's Labor Movement on Saturday before the Lynx game to say: #PayThePlayers Details in the link.@TheWNBPA #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/8LVYOgeuQP
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 11, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
America’s Veterans deserve to be cared for by skilled professionals who can help them live with the dignity & respect that EVERY veteran deserves. But the Trump administration’s attacks on VA workers hurts the agency’s ability to support our veterans.https://t.co/41nzVhUrkk
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 18, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
The conversations from our convention that keep our movement going forward 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/uA2t673luK
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 19, 2025
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
ANNOUCEMENT: @BernieSanders to keynote 2025 @NHAFLCIO Labor Day Breakfast.
Get your tickets today: https://t.co/rs7nW4GlPG#NHPolitics #Solidarity#WorkersLaborDay #WorkersDeserve pic.twitter.com/mJjZXFvUhi— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 13, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
Statement by President Mario Cilento on the Passing of Danny Donohue: https://t.co/w3AJF4UuA4
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 15, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
"My name is Jameelah, and I am a member of APWU 1078 in Raleigh, NC. I’ve worked for the US Postal Service for 17 years. I love serving my community and appreciate all the opportunities my union gives me to better serve our members." @APWUnational https://t.co/zL6c6LJPcq
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 1, 2025
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Taking away the voices of the actual caregivers of our veterans ain't pro-veteran, @SecVetAffairs, it's pro sh*tty boss by giving administrators the power to make every decision without input from doctors, nurses, and all caregivers of out veterans. https://t.co/pvcRWPhsyp
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 7, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
AFL-CIO’s Executive Paywatch Report found that America’s top CEOs made 258 times their workers’ wages in 2024, but in Oregon, the gap is significantly worse for some workers.
One Oregon company paid its CEO 1,300 times what workers make.https://t.co/iRNa7OSsDL— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 19, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Read our statement from PA AFL-CIO President Angela Ferritto on the Clairton Coke Works facility explosion. pic.twitter.com/RhXQZYv4m9
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 11, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
We’re following the leadership of @DoloresHuerta to build a labor movement as big as Texas! ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/zVUhXpEKhL
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 19, 2025
Virginia AFL-CIO:
The last day of our Convention, and Delegates are ready to handle business! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sa0tWy2xWK
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 16, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
We're co-hosting a Workers Town Hall with AG Nick Brown and @PierceCLC on Sept. 2!
Space is limited, register here: https://t.co/Nv9Kr6U31B https://t.co/QhtNuhl5So— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 18, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, with some jobs falling further behind than others https://t.co/90gmHR6X3V
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 19, 2025