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:
"Reducing costly and burdensome rules" is a nice way of saying lowering wages and exposing workers to more dangers on the job.
We must not allow those in power to roll back the clock on worker protections. #UnionStrong ✊https://t.co/IjrlzICOry— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 22, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
“The California Federation of Labor Unions applauds the actions this week by our top labor law enforcement agencies to hold abusive employers accountable when they misclassify workers.
In 2019, we passed the strongest law in the country to stop employer misclassification with… https://t.co/FYHsIUiZsm— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) July 26, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
The working class is fed up with a system where greedy top CEOs make 285x what workers make. We don’t have to accept the current state of our country, where billionaires take more and more while working people live paycheck to paycheck. https://t.co/gpCOy9CIMD
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) July 28, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
We are fed up with a system where greedy CEOs make 285x what workers make!
We don't have to accept the current state of our country, where billionaires take more and more while working people live paycheck to paycheck. pic.twitter.com/t5G2ZBmN22— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) July 24, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
“People are at very great risk of dying on the job already,” Rebecca Reindel, the AFL-CIO union’s occupational safety and health director, said. “This is something that is only going to make the problem worse.” pic.twitter.com/eddQnXILjQ
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) July 28, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
We spoke to MSEA retiree Kathleen Kadi about growing up in the Electchester complex, a housing co-op built by @IBEWLocalUnion3 https://t.co/CZt61qrjyw
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 24, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Bang that drum Darlene! @GBLCBoston https://t.co/OU2ZVrwtW9
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 27, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
For many non-faculty workers at Macalester, their jobs suddenly felt a lot less secure on Nov. 6. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/V87Lr5w2K2
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 28, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
President Trump gutted the public services Missouri families rely so that he could give CEOs another $489,000 EACH.
Meanwhile, the average CEO got a $1.24 million RAISE last year while working families struggled to make ends meet.
Learn more here:https://t.co/efXXK4CHg5— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 28, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
🎓 Congratulations to Emily Cartwright, daughter of a proud member of Clark County Firefighters Local 1908 (@ProudToRescue), on being selected as one of our 2025 Nevada State AFL-CIO Scholarship recipients! 👩🎓 pic.twitter.com/F8XVQQDbso
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) July 28, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
NEXT WEEK: Nurses are having an informational picket for safe staffing and a fair contract at 5:30pm outside Albany Med. Will we see you there? #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/xFEyh1ykmw
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 29, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Many are describing Trump’s “one big beautiful bill" as “harsh,” “cruel,” and “brutal.” Some have even called many of the policies “Robin Hood in reverse” as they will benefit the wealthiest and hurt those earning under $50,000 annually.https://t.co/35DDONuLaY pic.twitter.com/a8pXP9wdwA
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 28, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Understanding our history helps us protect our future.https://t.co/cbyPuQgYJL
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 14, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
Abbott & Trump’s redistricting scheme would make it more difficult for veterans to access the health care & benefits that they earned.
This isn’t about left or right, it’s about right & wrong. @CWAUnion Local 6215 member Britni Cuington testified at Arlington's #txlege hearing: pic.twitter.com/bnSKKRRpHD— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 29, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Support the workers at @Meta cafeterias who are organizing a union! Sign their petition and to call on META and Lavish Roots to respect the workers right to organize!
Solidarity ♾️ https://t.co/ZAxFDuDWJd— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 25, 2025
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
UFCW 400 had a great turnout in Gassaway to send the message that the community relies on Kroger to provide fresh groceries and good union jobs. Save Gassaway Kroger! #wvpol pic.twitter.com/0SFVEgW7hq
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) July 17, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Minnesota and Wisconsin nurses return to work after end of strike https://t.co/zBU2xSWTjA
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 24, 2025