One Day Longer, One Day Stronger: 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:
LABOR ACTION ALERT 🚨
FNSB School Board is voting tonight to outsource custodial services. @NEAAlaska currently represents these workers.
Outsourcing is an attack on working families. Use the link below and make your voice heard! #1u #UnionStronghttps://t.co/1iCE2ul0ow
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) December 4, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Union voters win elections! https://t.co/HmuFTnwahn
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) November 27, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
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Register here: https://t.co/9z8694czeA pic.twitter.com/cjmPmFGEfM— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) December 3, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Attorney Jon Schoenhorn called the appellate decision “a strong endorsement of collective bargaining… And management personnel cannot intimidate unions by suing union members just because they participated in the union grievance process.” pic.twitter.com/wzupMo5NEU
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) December 3, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
We’re thankful for all of our brothers and sisters joined in solidarity to fight for the working class. Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/xqTycm0nCa
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) November 28, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
“It’s on you to make sure that he holds his promises to bring back American jobs, to uplift wages, to uplift unions. You all said this guy’s so pro-union, this guy’s so for American workers, well, then you should be for us 100 percent.”https://t.co/i44WHp2PXP pic.twitter.com/nR9BneWtvP
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) December 4, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Climate jobs are union jobs. We were proud to be at today’s bill signing with @LAntonellis103, @IBEW103, @Mass_BTU, @MassGovernor, @ClimateJobsMA, Speaker @RonMariano and more. https://t.co/jWRmvlQpRo pic.twitter.com/q3vzr0RUnA
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) December 3, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Happy Thanksgiving from Michigan’s labor movement!
We’re thankful for the union workers who built this state and for the solidarity that unites us all in the fight for justice for working people everywhere. pic.twitter.com/Cer89SwwGD
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) November 28, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
For consumers, the stranglehold of private equity can mean rising costs and plummeting quality. For workers, when private equity calls the shots, layoffs and reduced staffing often follow, according to academic studies. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/6YIz4zgOHI
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) November 27, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
📬💌 This holiday season, let’s take a moment to thank the hardworking mail carriers who keep our world connected—rain, snow, or shine! From delivering holiday cards to ensuring packages arrive safely, they go the extra mile every day. pic.twitter.com/F20L3ICHMd
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) December 4, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
One day longer, one day stronger! 🗣️
Every day we stand in solidarity with @Culinary226 and walk with them on the line as they approach almost two weeks of being on strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! 📢🚨 pic.twitter.com/1evzbOZRj9
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) November 27, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
RELEASE: Congrats to Justice @AllisonJRiggs on Winning NC Supreme Court Election! https://t.co/7IwOMWadUj #ncpol #1u 🧵1/
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 4, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
There was a reason there was a board game invented to teach the public about the harmful impact of monopolies. Putting more power and money in the hands of fewer people is not the answer to growing our middle class. https://t.co/2Hcc02a4XQ
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) December 3, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Welcome to the #OregonLabor family, @SRguild_! It’s incredible to see talented journalists like you stand together to build power at work. https://t.co/nsCUY1ULZI
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) December 2, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
The Texas AFL-CIO congratulates the new leadership of @MALCTx:@RepRamonRomero as Chair@RepErinEGamez as Vice Chair@andoconmando39 as Secretary@RepWalle as Legal Counsel@repmaryann as Treasurer
We look forward to working with you in the 89th session! #txlege pic.twitter.com/1aTEu3AAGr
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) December 4, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
If you want to learn more about the Battle of Seattle and trade organizing, join @WAFairTrade for a virtual event on Dec. 3.https://t.co/XfJrQYSPg5 https://t.co/WUaYmOSvev pic.twitter.com/g3yPWg6QFP
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) November 26, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Superior union speaks out after collective bargaining powers restored in Wisconsin https://t.co/2k65lIbxm2
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) December 4, 2024