It’s Better In A Union: 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:
Week 2 of #LaborMonth2024 will be all about the #UnionDifference. Union members make more than their non-union counterparts and are more likely to have fringe benefits like healthcare.
Simply put, #LifeIsBetterInAUnion! pic.twitter.com/Q19twRnteE
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 8, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Support striking @unitehere hotel workers! https://t.co/oPh4lygtqh
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 4, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Tonight we talk to Sophie Mariam, a labor policy analyst for the Colorado Fiscal Institute, about a study called The Rise of the Union Curious. https://t.co/M8v456DrPs
Labor Exchange tonight KGNU 6:00 PM 88.5 FM / 1390 AM Denver and online on the podcast. https://t.co/xu9gEqEhK3
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) August 5, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
More union members are out hitting doors for pro-worker candidates in Meriden! #1u #LaborVotes pic.twitter.com/XKeLu5j987
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 7, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Floridians increasingly can’t afford Florida. This has to change. https://t.co/wcqH9G0IgC
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 9, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
We stand with you ❤️💪🏽#1u #unionstrong #unionproud #solidarity https://t.co/p0PNlH1QIA
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 4, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
We believe everyone should have access to a good paying job and the ability to retire with dignity. In fact, we believe that your ability to succeed in a job should depend on your craft and quality of work, not your gender.
Learn more here: https://t.co/AVUklnHkWs#1u pic.twitter.com/2j2qyZ9xWo
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 7, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
#ItsBetterinaUnion pic.twitter.com/fYenQZNxqE
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) September 4, 2024
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
You’re damn right they do! 💪
Order your shirt today: https://t.co/jbvyJIiTbo pic.twitter.com/odm25YisPF— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) August 29, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Anti-labor Federalist Society goon Leonard Leo, who helped tilt the Supreme Court against workers, is now bankrolling efforts to kill offshore wind & the thousands of local union jobs it will support in Maine.https://t.co/QRWnjdiZWm
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 6, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Excited to kick off our annual SkillsBuild Pre-Apprenticeship Program today @IUOELocal4! pic.twitter.com/nQOB8N8orQ
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 9, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Great day on the doors across Minnesota! When we elect Labor-endorsed candidates, working people win in St. Paul and Washington, DC! #BetterInAUnion #1u #Labor2024 #mnleg pic.twitter.com/ycCIEXLPYQ
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 7, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
#Unions work best when we oppose #RightToWork and support policies that support #Workers. #1u #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/nmI7FLomX0
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 8, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
This morning we had a giant shredding truck in front of our offices & union workers demonstrated how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would destroy workers’ rights and other freedoms affecting all Nevadans.
We’re not going back! pic.twitter.com/gnmTDqdZqJ
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 7, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
The Retail Worker Safety Act has been signed into law! Congratulations to @sappelbaum and @RWDSU; and a big thanks to @NYSenatorRamos and @KarinesReyes87 for sponsoring the bill, to @GovKathyHochul for signing it, and to the Senate and Assembly majorities for their support. pic.twitter.com/pVfFi6nPtR
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 6, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
“NC should be the #1 state for both workers and businesses. These two ideas are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are interconnected.” @votebraxton #ncpol #1u
Read more at: https://t.co/pAJwADk1Ce
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 9, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
#ItsBetterInAUnion https://t.co/x8P0CyIot6
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 7, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Join #OregonLabor to kick off election season at a canvass in Portland for State Rep. and union member @Rep_HoaNguyen and @DanRayfield, our next Attorney General!
Coffee, lunch and training provided.
Sign up and get more info at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqn pic.twitter.com/BC8sOS3paX
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 9, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
We need to talk to our fellow union members, our neighbors, our friends, and make sure they understand what’s at stake.
Let’s get to work with @AlleghenyLabor and across the Commonwealth! #Labor2024 https://t.co/pfXwfq2Fiy
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 7, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Strong take by @AustinChronicle as @afa_cwa seeks to improve working conditions at United Airlines by authorizing strike. Three years and still no contract?!? #FairContractNow #1u https://t.co/0C4JcUZHqP
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 6, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance https://t.co/pHPD7ypVsS
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 3, 2024