Break the Bias: 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).
Arizona AFL-CIO:
đŞMichael “BIG MIKE” Dawson, a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has made the 10,000th call in our #2024LaborVotes campaign! pic.twitter.com/ZtBxIG3XSe
â Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 21, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
We are training up more union members throughout the state to hit worksites and the doors about the importance of the upcoming elections. pic.twitter.com/zXQ9WklIs9
â California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 24, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The Connecticut AFL-CIO strongly condemns the anti-Semitic remarks made by Rep. Figueroa. @ehawthorne3 pic.twitter.com/Fwvi0lj7hy
â Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 13, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
We love to see it! â đŞ https://t.co/Srce55p0aP
â Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 23, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
As of 2020, roughly 10.6 million of the 15.9 million workers covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color. Almost half of workers represented by a union are women (47.1%).#WomenEqualityDay #1u #unionstrong #unionproud #solidarity #UnionsForAll #love #Equality pic.twitter.com/6ger5qGLvM
â Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 26, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Our friends at the @CFM10208 are organizing Hip Hop musicians, DJs, and EDM artists. These genres have rich ties to Illinois. Let’s celebrate these artists as they fight for fair wages and an end to a “pay to play” culture of exploitation. More here: https://t.co/QOyVYfkV2M pic.twitter.com/vfERUxuiEl
â Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 26, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
â Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 27, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
đ¨Primary GOTV Alertđ¨Â
Election Day is Tuesday, 9/3!!Â
We will be working to elect our endorsed labor champions before, during, and after primary day! To kick off GOTV week, join Women Build Boston in Cambridge Monday to support State Rep. Marjorie Decker! 1/3 pic.twitter.com/Km15WcTJJ2
â Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) August 23, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
The two-year-old Inflation Reduction Act is fulfilling its promise of accelerating the countryâs transition to renewable energy while creating good-paying, union jobs along the way. #1u https://t.co/Ym21wOop4P
â Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 26, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
đĄď¸ âď¸ It is very hot. Make sure you are hydrating and know the symptoms of a heat stroke. #heatwave pic.twitter.com/eQCoY2MS3X
â Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 27, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to our amazing affiliates, sponsors, elected officials, and community partners for joining us for our 68th Constitutional Convention Welcome Reception! pic.twitter.com/iyMTdSliHN
â Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 26, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to our President Mario Cilento, Secretary-Treasurer Terry Melvin, and the Vice Presidents on their elections! A special thanks to @NYSDOLCommish for swearing in our leaders this morning. pic.twitter.com/0suk9PNu6N
â NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 27, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
NC Labor Movement Welcomes @VP @KamalaHarris back to Raleigh! https://t.co/1eLJR68CvR #1u #ncpol 1/3 pic.twitter.com/D16u6hqaF8
â NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 16, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
It’s easy to see where @johnlegend got his values when we find out he grew up in a @UAW @AFLCIO #union household. https://t.co/HPtJLOqJjN
â Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 26, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The clock is ticking Boeing â° @IAM751 and District W24âs contract expires on September 12. Boeing Machinists deserve a #FairContractNow. #SolidarityÂ
Read more đhttps://t.co/tFCm6fxtvM pic.twitter.com/JsrHVCMP9Y
â Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 27, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Unions are the best tool to stand up to the historic inequity & corporate greed we are up against. In 2022 unions won 76% of National Labor Relations Board elections, the highest rate ever. And unions are more popular with the public now than at any time since the 1960s.#LaborDay pic.twitter.com/lltdUBH44S
â PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 26, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
NEWS: Through our 2024 Scholarship Program, the Texas AFL-CIO awarded 25 grants of $1,500 each to an outstanding class of applicants.
Thank you to the locals and members who made this possible through their generous donations.
Read more: https://t.co/3M5bK7ZO1A
â Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 26, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Under Gov. Walz, Minnesota runs one of the most effective OSHA state plan programs. The state ranks fifth-lowest in the rate of workplace fatalities, significantly lower than the federal workplace fatality rate. https://t.co/FX4BpGhOm0
â WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 24, 2024