Life Is 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).
Alabama AFL-CIO:
August 12, 2024 downtown Montgomery Alabama with a room full of labor leaders from across the state to endorse candidates for this years election and not one candidate #inattendence pic.twitter.com/IURccTxlrd
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 12, 2024
Alaska AFL-CIO:
When someone shows you who they are, believe them. https://t.co/2uNEll3ylH
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 14, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Today @ActSecJulieSu visited Arizona to discuss the dangers workers face from extreme heat, both indoor and outdoors. Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in Arizona the U.S.
A THREAD 🧵 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/pwKdMgKR3u— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 8, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
#UnionizeCalifornia https://t.co/SC9fUNvGLG
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 15, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Management at Hearst have FIRED a union organizer in a clear case of retaliation. Tell Hearst to reinstate Adrian and recognize the @CTnewsguild! #UnionBustingIsDisgusting https://t.co/z0bDpceGI4
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 19, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Today is Florida’s Primary Election, and polls are open from 7am to 7pm. If you haven’t already, go vote! pic.twitter.com/5yop33AyV9
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 20, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
#Thankful for all the #aviation workers #❤️ #AviationDay #1u #unionstrong #unionproud #solidarity #UnionsForAll https://t.co/UG5be23hhO
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 19, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
#unionsforharriswalz because life is better in a union. #1u pic.twitter.com/Ml3Em0jkQR
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 19, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Stage Hands Local 114 are celebrating their 120th Anniversary! Check out our story about the founders of Local 114 during the vaudeville era in 1905 & the rebirth of live stage events in Portland from the late 1970s to the present.https://t.co/kkNdFKjiXN @IATSE114 @IATSE
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 16, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
“Unions built the middle class” – @JoeBiden
The Biden-Harris admin. has our backs every day: 15 million new jobs, billions in infrastructure, bringing manufacturing back home to America, and saving our pensions #DNC #ThankYouJoe #ItsBetterInAUnion #UnionsForHarrisWalz @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/LtedLJq6Cw
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) August 20, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
This November, Michiganders will be faced with a choice between the candidates who stand with working people, and the ones who stand with corporate billionaires.
We’re proud to announce our endorsements of pro-labor champions up and down the ballot.https://t.co/y5aSi4UGtS
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) August 19, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Under the legislation, which went into effect on July 1, companies in Minnesota are barred from entering into new contracts that contain restrictive covenants, which function like noncompete agreements but have previously slipped past the prohibitions. #1u https://t.co/70nFyktrVj
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 19, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
We’re voting YES on Proposition A to bring #PaidSickDays to MO and #RaiseTheWage to $15/hr by 2026. It’s time to prioritize the people who keep our communities thriving. pic.twitter.com/vrFLf483e2
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 17, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
7️⃣9️⃣ days until the election! Thank you to everyone who came to our Superwalk kickoff in both Northern and Southern Nevada, our speakers who energized the room, and our volunteers who are spending their sunny Saturday knocking on doors & phone banking.
LETS WIN THIS THING🗳️ pic.twitter.com/c81lHJo1Tu
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 17, 2024
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 @NHAFLCIO Labor Day Breakfast Keynote Speaker, @JBPritzker!@JBPritzker is a true ally to union members everywhere!
Get your tickets today using this link: https://t.co/iLbOzbwMbq#NHPolitics #1u #LaborVotes pic.twitter.com/ppCGbVZNe9
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 13, 2024
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, we stand in solidarity with Governor Walz on key issues for working families. pic.twitter.com/Hn8mW1uFSq
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 7, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Standing with our UAW family fighting for a fair contract at Cornell University today ✊ #StandUpCornell #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/VADRCuxUdU
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 16, 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
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 16, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Get the @UAW shirt today! #UnionsForHarris #ItsBetterInAUnion#TrumpIsAScab https://t.co/vPfwhk88Pz
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 20, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Oregon workers are #StrongerTogether. Find out how to organize by going to https://t.co/WphIRB4ySr pic.twitter.com/dw4QrE9cER
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 18, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Glad you asked!
In Pennsylvania, both the number of union members and the number of workers with union representation is the highest it’s been in over a decade. https://t.co/823aBSengh pic.twitter.com/sSj4PldTGa
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 20, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
See how we rep Texas workers at the DNC?
Very demure. Very mindful. pic.twitter.com/z3GdrUcrLW
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 19, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
The WI AFL-CIO was proud to host a press conference this morning in support of Kamala Harris for President. Standing against the chaos and division of another Trump Presidency, we heard from Former Racine Police Chief Art Howell and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn. pic.twitter.com/Uqu3ezOltH
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 16, 2024