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:
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pic.twitter.com/XrfCi3GZxQ
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 19, 2026
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
In this moment in history, Martin Luther King Jr’s words serve as a more powerful reminder than ever.
In the face of relentless attacks on our healthcare, our immigrant brothers and sisters, and our right to unionize, we must not despair.
In the face of Big Tech,… pic.twitter.com/R4oiYcDNOI— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) January 19, 2026
Florida AFL-CIO:
As the 2026 Florida #LegislativeSession kicks off this week, so do your FL AFL-CIO Legislative Updates. Make sure you stay tuned to our YouTube and other social media to hear the latest from the Florida Capital and more. Welcome to Derry? Welcome to Tallahassee... pic.twitter.com/WsMS06iqDT
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 13, 2026
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Childcare workers in Chicago took to the streets to demand that the billionaires in the White House stop the funding freeze. It's time to invest in our kids, not recklessly slash budgets that support our communities. #StopTheFreeze #ChildcareWorkers #ProtectChildcare #1u pic.twitter.com/TnOSwhR628
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) January 16, 2026
Maine AFL-CIO:
Hundreds of union members have provided input for our Contract for Maine's Working Class, an agenda by workers and for workers. https://t.co/PhJp5JzCbA
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 16, 2026
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for justice and equality.
The civil rights and labor movements have long worked together, and we honor that bond by continuing Dr. King’s work and mobilize for a better future for all. pic.twitter.com/nKVnEGiahG— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) January 19, 2026
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Sundays are for self reflection... pic.twitter.com/C93uh2rLZX
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) January 18, 2026
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
:..union members will join with our fellow Minnesotans to reject fear and speak with one voice as we call for ICE to leave our state, no additional funding for ICE, legal accountability for ICE and for large corporations to stop cooperating with ICE.” https://t.co/46kf4bWRvh
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 20, 2026
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Thank you to the St. Louis Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists @cbtu_stl for hosting an excellent & inspiring #MLKDay dinner tonight. The labor movement & Civil Rights movement have a long history of working together, for an ‘Injury to One is an Injury to All’. pic.twitter.com/cNnvpd8vuq
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 20, 2026
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Thank you, Assemblymember @Carter4NV, for taking the time to speak with our retirees and for recognizing their lifelong dedication!
We appreciate your leadership and the work the Legislature has done to support Nevada’s retirees. pic.twitter.com/RFnAwudh9y— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) January 12, 2026
New York State AFL-CIO:
One day longer, one day stronger! Nurses are fighting for safe staffing, healthcare benefits, and real protections from workplace violence. Join them on the picket line: https://t.co/fo3CyX4HHz pic.twitter.com/5DgOoPp8fa
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 16, 2026
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Statement from #Ohio @AFLCIO President Tim Burga as we honor Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr pic.twitter.com/6EDHid6CDx
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 19, 2026
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Tell Oregon lawmakers: Don't balance the budget on the backs of working people. pic.twitter.com/rVjPX8eCuw
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 18, 2026
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
For four days, @IAM_Union Local 1211 members at Parker Lord in Erie have shown unbreakable solidarity—standing strong in freezing temperatures and refusing to back down in their fight for fair wages and a good contract.
We stand with them. ✊https://t.co/gVCMXKXB8c pic.twitter.com/PXaTaWSgPf— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 15, 2026
Texas AFL-CIO:
NEW: This year’s COPE Convention features five workshops to equip workers with skills and tools to build political power!
Join us in Georgetown on Jan. 24-25 to learn how workers can achieve electoral wins in our fight against billionaires. Details: https://t.co/QwLeNaMr2E pic.twitter.com/Ypay2qcGo6— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 18, 2026
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
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Enter your name & info https://t.co/BOk6R0MxuN— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) January 20, 2026
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
Here we go again. One of the first bills on Gov Morrisey’s agenda is to strip the civil service protections from more state employees (HB 4025). His real priorities for working West Virginians are clear 👎 https://t.co/25gvbsm2Ey
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) January 19, 2026