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 Twitter.
Alabama AFL-CIO:
AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer Fred Redman speaks on #MayDay International Labir Day @ Alabama State University in Montgomery Alabama. #1U pic.twitter.com/kXJcWS81dP
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Alaska AFL-CIO:
“8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, 8 hours for what we will” was the slogan of the Haymarket Martyrs, who were killed while on strike in May, 1886.
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
On #InternationalWorkersDay & every day, we carry their strength with us in our fight for economic justice. pic.twitter.com/c2wvjY63mi
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Today, now recognized as #WorkersMemorialDay. Let us all take a moment to reflect on the importance of workplace safety and the need to protect workers' rights. It is our responsibility to create safe and healthy working conditions for all. #MournForTheDead #FightForTheLiving pic.twitter.com/8NvQokS4Ei
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 28, 2023
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
✊The California Labor Movement stands with the striking members of @WGAWest @WGAEast. There is no TV or film industry without the writers. #Solidarity https://t.co/68MezRwPE7
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 2, 2023
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Colorado union member (AFGE) John Butkovich is featured in the NY Times discussing the impacts of staffing shortages in federal prisons on safety and morale #coleg #copolitics https://t.co/DhmbwoGjp3
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 2, 2023
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The union difference is more than higher wages. Union members are more likely to have access to employer-sponsored health care and retirement benefits. Unions also play a significant role in reducing racial resentment. #1u #InternationalWorkersDay2023 https://t.co/V2LkvE3QXG
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
🎯 Let's set a goal: Zero workplace injuries! Together, we can create a culture of safety and responsibility. 💯 #GoalZero #WorkersSafety#georgia #1u #atlanta #workplace #culture #love #peace #healthy pic.twitter.com/tbxzL31QyM
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) May 2, 2023
Illinois AFL-CIO:
It's #MayDay.
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Never forget, there is power in a union.
Learn more about the history of May Day and the Haymarket Affair: https://t.co/RoANr5MO1P pic.twitter.com/7DiE6gu4VO
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
This is what solidarity looks like! When working people run, we ALL win. This coalition knocked hundreds of doors and made hundreds of calls for @DrayforIndy and @Kristin4Indy today. See you on Tuesday ✊#pathtopower#1u #solidarityisaverb #unionyes pic.twitter.com/JvZF8AFXkU
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 29, 2023
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
State and local experience proves school vouchers are a failed policy that must be opposed https://t.co/3AzKfz2C9o
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 26, 2023
Maine AFL-CIO:
This is extreme government overreach. Tell @SenatorBrakey, Sens. Trey Stewart, Marianne Moore, & Matt Harrington, & Reps. Billy Bob Faulkingham, Tracy Quint, Gary Drinkwater, Heidi Sampson & Laurel Libby to withdraw their support for this anti-worker bill! #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/Uhz7XXp0Kc
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 28, 2023
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Workers were proud to join President Biden at IUOE Local 77's training center to hear his economic plan for America and how unions will lead the way. pic.twitter.com/FnEBE8V4NP
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) April 20, 2023
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Saturday was our annual Union Member Candidate School - designed to educate union members on running for #mapoli public office and the political process
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 1, 2023
MA AFL-CIO President Tolman perfectly boiled it down to:
"If you knock the doors and you meet the people -you win." 1/5 pic.twitter.com/JMcssSD6yG
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Today, on International Workers Day, the labor movement and Lansing leaders are gathering together to celebrate the historic restoration of workers’ rights. pic.twitter.com/OxCp97Ub32
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
We are ready for #PaidLeaveMN! #mnleg #1u https://t.co/MsGMkAk84g
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 2, 2023
Missouri AFL-CIO:
We stand with @liunalocal955 in their fight for a fair contract with the @CoMoGov. Fair wages, benefits, and working conditions are critical to supporting working families and building strong communities. We call on the City to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement. pic.twitter.com/wfR3onKLzB
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Today on Workers' Memorial Day, we honor workers in Montana and across the country who lost their lives or have been severely injured on the job.
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 28, 2023
We'll continue to fight for better safety protections on the job because it's what Montana workers and their families deserve. pic.twitter.com/rnwDSaAOZG
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Today, we were proud to stand with @Culinary226 in opposition to #SB441. This bill is an affront to the hardworking hospitality workers that ensure that Nevada has a world-class tourism economy. We should be prioritizing them—not the paychecks of hotel CEOs. pic.twitter.com/LIFQdI8i1A
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Our @PresBrackett of the @NHAFLCIO speaking today at @nhcosh #Workersmemorialweek vigil. We stand in #Solidarity with all workers fighting for safety on the job ✊#NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/IP55UbLoOW
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 20, 2023
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Improving Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workershttps://t.co/HFXX0oZENb pic.twitter.com/NKuCDM62US
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) April 24, 2023
New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
See you all there! 🙌
— ✊ NMFL ✊ (@NMFLaflcio) April 26, 2023
🗓️ Date: May 10th
📍 Location: UNM Albuquerque Campus
Outside North Entrance of the Student Union Building
🕒 Time: May 10, 12:00-1:00 PM#LivingWage #Rally #May10 #UNM #WorkersRights #UnionStrong #StandTogether pic.twitter.com/jiiVmCE4ZQ
New York State AFL-CIO:
Join the picket line today! https://t.co/qxfBGLLohz
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 2, 2023
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
“My son was amazing. He did everything to help me,” Caraballo said. ‘He never came back home’: NC families push for more regulations after losing loved ones on the job https://t.co/22bYUNxzKK via @WNCN #WorkersMemorialDay #IWMD23 #NorthCarolina #1u
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 1, 2023
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
SB 2284, the K-12 funding bill, has passed both chambers WITH $6M in funding for school meals! pic.twitter.com/ihU8hjAOvX
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) April 28, 2023
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Melissa cropper, President of @OFTadvocate & Secretary Treasurer of #Ohio @AFLCIO gives testimony opposing #SJR2, saying “as #union members we take the idea of majority rule to heart. It’s part of everything we do as a democratic organization. One person, one vote” #NoOnSJR2 pic.twitter.com/d7mc76TeDq
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 2, 2023
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Today is Workers Memorial Day - a day to honor workers who died on the job in 2022 and a time to recommit ourselves to making work safe for all working people. Central to those efforts in Oregon is the passage of Senate Bill 592. #ORleg #ORpol https://t.co/RI0d2Ii3F9
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 28, 2023
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
President Ferritto joined @AlleghenyLabor President @Darrinkellypgh today to take part in their #WorkersMemorialDay service.
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 28, 2023
We will continue to organize & fight for the fundamental right of every worker to a safe job. #1u #UnionStrong #PAAFLCIO #AFLCIO #UnionStrong https://t.co/Rs7A8UKf7c
Texas AFL-CIO:
NOW at the Capitol.
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 2, 2023
Texas trans kids deserve better. We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings in the fight for equality for ALL, and against SB 14.#txlege pic.twitter.com/zWemHl1biz
Virginia AFL-CIO:
It’s only fitting that on #InternationalWorkersDay that we announce our endorsement of 3 mighty labor leaders @guzman4virginia @destinyforva @JeionWard . We are proud of the work they’ve done for working families and excited to have them continue it. #1u pic.twitter.com/VQhZ0rxXOy
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 1, 2023
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Our own Cherika Carter delivered a solemn, heartfelt call to action for workplace safety at the @LNIwa Workers Memorial Day commemoration. #1u #WorkersMemorialDay @AFLCIO https://t.co/K57aebrzqm
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 28, 2023