Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living: 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.
Alaska AFL-CIO:
On Workers Memorial Day, we remember those who have tragically died on the job and reflect on the state of safety and health protections in our country.
A safe workplace is a fundamental right, and we’ll keep fighting until that’s a reality for EVERY worker. #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/VrShgNhMG1
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Arizona AFL-CIO:
🚨 Happening NOW in Tucson!
We’re holding a public hearing on the devastating impact of Trump admin cuts to essential services. AZ’s future is on the line—from Medicare to Social Security. @DeptOfWorkers pic.twitter.com/x6TlKPQ20K— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 26, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Today marks Workers Memorial Day, honoring workers who were killed on the job in the past year. We must continue to fight to ensure our workers have the strongest possible protections on the job. As Mother Jones said, “Let us pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living.” pic.twitter.com/58bkt6Y1Ad
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) April 28, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
This Workers Memorial Day, we mourn for the dead, and we recommit to the constant fight for the safety and protection of all working people.
Every single worker should come home to their families, safely, every single day. pic.twitter.com/oTVjiiwV7r
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) April 28, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Connecticut must protect working people from Trump’s anti-worker policies. That’s why Executive Board members of the Connecticut AFL-CIO delivered a letter, signed by every member, to Gov. Lamont this afternoon urging him to support unemployment insurance for striking workers. pic.twitter.com/qi4FHQku1B
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Florida AFL-CIO:
“This legislation is not necessary, not at all…Unless you’re an unscrupulous employer…”https://t.co/dMVlcBN2wC
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 22, 2025
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Our @DeptOfWorkers public hearing in Warner Robins is kicking off! Working people are gathering to share their stories of how federal funding and job cuts have impacted them and their families. @AustinScottGA08 didn’t show up to hear from workers but we got a cut-out! pic.twitter.com/R7HpAQS32S
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 16, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Here’s the truth: a safe job isn’t a luxury. It’s a right. And when that right is stripped away, working people die. Illinois can lead the nation by saying no to dangerous deregulation and yes to real, enforceable worker protections.https://t.co/57iH5PgNFJ pic.twitter.com/rP8ufMhbHy
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
Long before they were granted collective rights in the 1960s, civilian workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard had a proud history of fighting for dignity & fair treatment. https://t.co/uJcFvWI9gV
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
We pray for those we have lost in the last year and for their families.
This Workers’ Memorial Day, and every day, in the spirit of the Mother Jones, we mourn for the dead and fight for the living.
Thank you to @MassCOSH and all who came out to support this powerful event. pic.twitter.com/SBFQLCrjJN
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 28, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Yesterday, on #WorkersMemorialDay, we mourned the fallen and fought like hell for the living in events across the state. In Jackson, we delivered a coffin to Rep. Tim Walberg’s office to commemorate the loss of worker lives and worker rights while he allows Trump to attack OSHA,… pic.twitter.com/HEwgvawIg9
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 29, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesotans are standing up against Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s radical attacks on workers & our collective bargaining rights, public services and our communities. On May 13, working people are standing up to stop attacks on workers. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/wDOhFw9192 pic.twitter.com/GUYMHrUeCZ
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Please keep the entire Hoffman family, the KCFD and the Greater KC Fire Fighters L-42 in your thoughts & prayers upon the line of duty death of firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman. @IAFFofficial @KCMOFireDept pic.twitter.com/N2vxx2T0M4
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
On Workers Memorial Day, we honored the workers who have died, been injured, or fallen ill because of their jobs.
Every worker deserves to return home safe and healthy at the end of the day, and we will continue to fight tirelessly to make that a reality for all. pic.twitter.com/4lUI3tRql0
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
No worker should lose their life or become ill on the job, and no family should have to grieve the loss of a loved one due to preventable and avoidable hazardous working conditions. Read the #WorkersMemorialDay statement by President Mario Cilento: https://t.co/z4Pz4cfJqa
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Thank you for joining us today at #WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/pQatrBUp7F
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Thank you to all who attended our Workers Memorial Day services today in Portland and Salem.
A special thanks to @GovTinaKotek, @LisaFragala24, State Senator Kathleen Taylor, Portland City Council Pres. Elana Pirtle-Guiney, BOLI, the Oregon Fire Fighters Council, @Ironworkers29,… pic.twitter.com/4XuzZ4iqTz
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Workers Memorial Day is a day to honor workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job—and to renew our fight for strong safety and health protections.
Together, we’ll continue to fight like hell to protect all workers, defend our rights, and demand safe workplaces for everyone. pic.twitter.com/hl3wnfzo5v
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 28, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
🚨 URGENT: As soon as this week, the Texas Senate could vote on a bad bill that threatens workers’ abilities to spend their paychecks how they see fit.
Send your State Senator a letter NOW to tell them: Don’t touch my paycheck! 💸 #txlege #SB2330 https://t.co/fa4PfLhDZ0
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 29, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
On Workers Memorial Day, we mourn the dead and recommit to fight for the living. We all deserve a safe workplace and to come home to our families at the end of the day pic.twitter.com/Fu4hZqfIRj
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 28, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Workers and community members mark Workers’ Memorial Day pledge to keep fighting https://t.co/wM6FErDuOG via @WisBusiness
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 28, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/29/2025 – 11:30