Get Out the Vote: In the States Roundup
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:
Life gets busy. Plan to vote at a time that best suits you! 🗳️
Click the link below to find an early voting location near you. https://t.co/VxxbMInGim
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) October 25, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
This morning we joined our fellow #UnionSiblings for a Labor Rally and canvass launch at Arizona Education Assiciation in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 12, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
It was great seeing so many union volunteers & elected officials out walking for @WillRollinsCA — Eight of our @californialabor Vice Presidents made it out today!Â
Big turnout from @udw_union @CFTunion @CSEA_Now @UFCW @CAFirefighters @TheIronworkers @IBEW & more! pic.twitter.com/BISEsZEGij— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 26, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Did you know union members get a free t-shirt when they volunteer with us? đź‘» Join us today, link in bio pic.twitter.com/G9ZtOs63gp
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 24, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Union members are getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates in Waterbury today! #LaborVotes #GOTV pic.twitter.com/YLHYAdHJDa
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 26, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Early voting for the 2024 general election has started in several counties this morning. If you haven’t voted already, find a convenient early voting location close to you at https://t.co/EugzngMA1S!
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 21, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Need a ride to the polls? Union members and workers’ rights supporters, get your voice heard. Rides provided by Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda from early voting to November 5, 2024. Schedule at https://t.co/a3DqfGznS0. đź’Ş #YourVoteMatters #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/xg7BggVpEb
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 15, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
A big weekend in Rockford for their 5th annual Labor Recognition Banquet. Thank you RUL President Sara Dorner, IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and UAW President Shawn Fain for reminding us that labor wins when we harness the power of a unified movement and voice. #1u pic.twitter.com/Tq4B7FUqQU
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 28, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Today one of union canvassers knocked on our 20,000th door of the campaign season! Our goal is to knock on 25,000 doors to talk to voters about pro-labor legislative candidates in key battleground districts by the election. pic.twitter.com/PX2FJM0Ybq
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 24, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Working people are ready to elect @KamalaHarris, @JoyceCraigNH, @MaggieG603, and @ChrisPappasNH in New Hampshire! Huge crowd on the doors in Nashua this morning with the @NHAFLCIO #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/MH6RbQASs5
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 26, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
This is what standing with union workers looks like. While Trump trashes Detroit, insults auto workers, and brags about denying workers overtime, Kamala Harris is fighting to save the livelihood of the working class. https://t.co/RMjc7EbkIE
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 17, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham writes: “Project 2025 calls for rolling back more than a century of progress that created America’s middle class. In effect, the American Dream could become a nightmare for working people.” https://t.co/nxT7S9F0vS #BetterInAUnion
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 28, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
We had a great labor walk last weekend for @Shirleymata60 and @MaggieforMO! pic.twitter.com/sntNLgPDw1
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 27, 2024
Montana State AFL-CIO:
In the 2022 election, 6% of the Montana electorate effectively elected 88% of our State House, and 36 candidates had no opponent in the General election. That’s why we need elections that put voters first. For more information visit: https://t.co/jk4tIOFO8L #mtpol #mtnews pic.twitter.com/khXjDfcWW0
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) October 24, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
“We are the ones who knock on doors!”Â
What a treat to have Breaking Bad’s @BryanCranston help kickoff one of our final canvass launches. 9 days left and we’re giving it everything we’ve got for the #HarrisWalz ticket 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/orLEdt8mks
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 27, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
At least 140 Trump advisers contributed to Project 2025. See how the plan would impact workers: https://t.co/i1RPsRIgSU
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 27, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
We want the best education and the brightest future for our children, but how will Trump’s #Project2025 impact kids in North Carolina? Let’s break it down. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/2YcBTJNHoO
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 25, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
It’s never too early to talk about re-electing @SherrodBrown. Thanks to these @UAW members who were up at at the plant gates at 6am to talk with their coworkers about Sherrod and voting #YesOnIssue1 to end gerrymandering in #Ohio pic.twitter.com/1M4N7tkoRV
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 28, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The Oregon AFL-CIO is proud to endorse @RepTawnaSanchez for Oregon’s 43rd House District.
Learn about all of Oregon’s labor endorsed candidates at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqn.#ORpol #Labor2024 #Election2024 #Endorsement pic.twitter.com/xGrnZjyHWq
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 28, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Thank you to card-carrying union member Dr. Jill Biden for helping us GOTV with the Delaware County CLC, @PFTLocal3, and @UFT!
When we vote, we WIN!#labor2024 pic.twitter.com/gxLKUthhpT
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 26, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Reminder: ALL workers – regardless of race, religion, or immigration status – deserve a living wage, the right to collectively bargain, and freedom from exploitation.
Don’t let billionaires like Trump and Elon Musk divide us. We are strongest when we stand together.
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 28, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
An evergreen reminder from @IAM751’s Jon Holden:
“All workers deserve a defined-benefit pension. It is a righteous fight to try to win it back.”
🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/mqV5Ll45bE
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 24, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
“Our union rights are definitely under attack, but not just union rights. All of our rights are under attack,” Freeman said. “We can’t let this man back in office.” https://t.co/7HFArljOEm
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 28, 2024