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:
“I’ve taught for seven years, and my retirement wouldn’t even last me, like, a few months,” said Hughes, 28. “So I know that my time here is going to have to come to an end at some point, probably sooner than later.” #akleg #PensionsForPublicService https://t.co/6jfktXeKbq
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Up and down the entire state, hundreds of union members showed up and showed out for Labor endorsed candidates this weekend. From the frontlines of the picket to the front door of voters, Labor leads the way! 🗳️✊#VOTELABOR pic.twitter.com/IDMRJegYyQ
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) February 12, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
.@NelpNews Senior Researcher Amy Traub testifying in support of #UIforStrikingWorkers: "This legislation is consistent with the long-standing core purposes of the unemployment insurance program and would have powerful benefits for workers, families, and communities across CT." pic.twitter.com/hmSOmlgSVU
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Each week during legislative session, a new group of union members across the state come to Tallahassee to lobby our state legislators on issues that matter to working class Floridians.
Ladies and gentlemen, this week's Working Families Lobby Corps! ✊✊✊ pic.twitter.com/b8CT1u1lhp— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
🚌 From breakfast to the Capitol, we've got Feb 22 planned. Stand against S.B. 362 with us. Register now: [Link in bio] #MarchWithUs #OpposeSB362 #Georgia #Atlanta #georgialabor #joinus #yourvoiceisneeded pic.twitter.com/NSAcLOdrUw
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) February 21, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Shateveon Goforth is an @IBEW Local 51 draftsperson.
She credits her union with helping her family enter the middle class and knows that the training and union benefits will continue to benefit her and her colleagues for years to come.#BlackHistoryMonth #1u pic.twitter.com/OhWaAX5IMi— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Moving commentary here about what really happens when child labor regulations are rolled back. We should be doing everything we can to protect any young person who works, not loosening the rules to benefit solely their employers. https://t.co/WvbQB6wpLz
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) February 13, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to our new Union Construction Academy of Maine Graduates! #UnionsBuildMaine pic.twitter.com/40x5qs9qIn
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 15, 2024
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
"Men and women working in Maryland’s work zones are more than just a number. They are parents, siblings, friends and so much more, and they should be able to return home safely after a day’s work." https://t.co/fUXPVDWX92
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) February 16, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Don't miss WILD in the Winter 2024 - Women's Poverty: Global and Local Connections
🕐Saturday, March 9th from 9:30AM-3:00PM
📍 108 Myrtle St., Quincy, MA 02171
Register at https://t.co/IOErllL54i pic.twitter.com/F5mYRM4Vh1— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) February 20, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
“This moment has been decades in the making,” declared Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber. “By standing up and taking their power back, workers have made it clear Michigan is and always will be the beating heart of the modern American labor movement.”https://t.co/HrRvBhL8V8
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) February 18, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
This Union Wants Meatpacking Companies to Foot the Bill for Child Labor Prevention https://t.co/pkBCzyj4vY (via @workdaymagazine) #1u @UFCW663
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
#Unions stepped up, spoke out, and won countless contracts in 2023 thanks to #Workers standing in #Solidarity on the picket lines! #1u #UnionStrong #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/MUNF4BZkET
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Sign the petition today: https://t.co/dfPhdUCXO6
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) February 21, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Senator Rosen’s support & pro-labor advocacy will ensure that we can continue to work together to empower workers, and build stronger communities. We thank her for joining us for a round table discussion, and many thanks to IBEW 401 for sharing their hall! pic.twitter.com/H6cSbvvFFU
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
This is what #Solidarity looks like. “Right-to-Work” has no place in the Granite State.#NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/Rx0khFyAPs
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Staffing shortages in the public sector are at crisis levels because Tier 6 has become an impediment to recruitment and retention. Ask your legislators to fix the Tier 6 public pension system in the 2024-25 State Budget: https://t.co/xvZVUIsAtG
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Early voting for NC's March 5th primary has begun! Union voters can find a list of candidates running with the union label at https://t.co/vpylYBaFWZ. Together we can make sure the best, most pro-labor candidates make it to the general election! #1u #ncpol @CWAUnion pic.twitter.com/I91GtdpSY6
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 15, 2024
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Urgent Action Needed: Tell the Burgum Administration to Prioritize ND’s Hungry Kids! https://t.co/OmgrURAFyA
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) February 22, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
#Solidarity forever! https://t.co/3jJnlO5zb3
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 14, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Nurses are still on strike and are picketing until 7:00pm on Friday, February 23 in Springfield.
Join them and send a clear message to management that #OregonLabor holds the line and stands in unwavering solidarity with @OregonNurses. 🪧✊🏽📢https://t.co/m5a3nOlTlf pic.twitter.com/thlm2OBjom— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
According to a 2014 report by the Economic Policy Institute, workers lose over $50bn a year to wage theft from employers. #PowerToThePeople #YearOfTheWorkerhttps://t.co/jFkyD63KuM
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 22, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
“The IRA provisions are going to make sure that that transition doesn't exploit this new group of workers just because of who they are and what they look like,” Crowley said.https://t.co/9wAyEWcmoh
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) February 15, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Welcome to Texas labor, @satxnewsguild ✊
Solidarity & good luck as you seek recognition! https://t.co/Atefy4ohj1— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 21, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
🚨RALLY FOR STRIKING WORKERS‼️
Join labor and community for a rally on the Capitol steps in Olympia as we call on our legislators to stand with working people and pass UI for striking workers, HB 1893.
Weds, Feb 28 @ 12pm. RSVP ⬇️ https://t.co/gbEwBgptee #waleg pic.twitter.com/JlyaCt5Ai4— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 20, 2024
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
The future of Charleston's mail processing plant remains uncertain!! APWU Local 133 held an informational picket Tuesday at the Charleston Main Post Office in advance of tonight’s public meeting. Join the fight tonight to keep YOUR mail in West Virginia! pic.twitter.com/b4xYqxid9M
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) February 14, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Editorial | Michigan revoked its anti-union laws; Wisconsin should too https://t.co/PuVpELcPmg via @CapTimes
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 22, 2024