Solidarity Forever: 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:
Electric May Day celebration in Anchorage, Alaska yesterday! Our community came together to stand up for workers in every sector and demand answers from our federal delegation.
One Union. One Alaska. One Fight. ✊#MayDay #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/rZW2pYFvZF
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 2, 2025
Arizona AFL-CIO:
✊Today is International Workers’ Day! We celebrate the strength and solidarity of the labor movement and say “enough.” We are fighting back on illegal attacks on our jobs, our unions, our contracts, and our freedoms.https://t.co/HSVGdh5wLs pic.twitter.com/LumNIfOyxW
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) May 1, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
We stand in strong solidarity with @UPTECWA and @afscme3299, who are on strike today protesting unfair labor practices at the University of California.
Here’s a photo from the UPTE action in Sacramento! #MayDay pic.twitter.com/Xa6NhhY85l
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) May 1, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
The Colorado House just heard the Worker Protection Act! This bill is a fair shot at strong unions and an economy that works for all of us. @GovofCO , sign this bill & stand with the workers who power our economy every day. @baconforco #coleg pic.twitter.com/tDSB15jjiS
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) May 5, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Incredible support from Day 1 on the IAM strike line in East Hartford! We appreciate you all and we’ll be here every day until the members get a fair contract! pic.twitter.com/uxzysvFbjR
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Senate Labor Chair Robert Peters joined the @AWFUnionPodcast to talk about his journey into politics, Illinois’ pro-worker legislation and efforts to prepare Illinois residents for careers in the trades.
Tune in here: https://t.co/HGhieHGQH1 pic.twitter.com/JfFG78lRV7
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Happy International Workers’ Day! Today the world celebrates the courage and resolve of workers who have fought for safety, dignity and justice at work. Solidarity Forever! ✊#MayDay #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/X0XUpTtW2E
— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) May 1, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
“Unfortunately, [our staffing is] subject to potential reductions through the [Congressional] budget reconciliation process,” said Bangor air traffic controller Bryan Loquet, @NATCA State Coordinator for Maine. https://t.co/D7dV9vNhpm
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 6, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Support Macy’s Workers Fighting for a better future! @ufcw1445https://t.co/ygvXwKmbe6 pic.twitter.com/7vMgCsWkjh
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 6, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Satellite company CEOs are being greedy and pushing to funnel more of the money intended for fiber buildout to unreliable satellite internet service. Enough is Enough. Protect our work and reliable, affordable internet service NOW: https://t.co/XNR6akvDqw pic.twitter.com/fSnqHaFXMS
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) May 6, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Join us on June 29th! #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/zf8GmzOBtp
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
As Trump & his DOGE team attack our union contracts and basic freedoms, we must stand united in our fight for a better future for all workers. Our solidarity is our strength. You come for one of us, you come for ALL OF US. https://t.co/atG8VHy6AT
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 2, 2025
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
Our rights weren’t given. They were fought for and won by workers who refused to accept dismal working conditions.
On International Workers’ Day and every day, the labor movement carries their strength in our fight for worker justice. #MayDay2025 pic.twitter.com/brlO5XBLAC— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) May 2, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
This afternoon we joined SEIU 1107 at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center professionals at their rally for quality patient care and tetention! pic.twitter.com/OUgUg73XLP
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) May 6, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
Statement of President Mario Cilento on Unemployment Insurance Benefit: https://t.co/gKfivGHCjv
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Workers, veterans and retirees are speaking out about how North Carolinians are being hurt by DOGE cuts to our essential services. Why is @SenThomTillis so afraid of hearing from his constituents? pic.twitter.com/DUFqSDOyQQ
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 29, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Oregon State Representatives are considering a key labor bill, SB 916A, which extends unemployment benefits to striking workers. Stand with Oregon workers today and send a letter asking lawmakers to Vote YES on SB 916A. https://t.co/TEH1DkhEjk pic.twitter.com/cEWmV0lND4
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
The U.S. Department of Labor exists to protect workers—like coal miners. But they are trying to dismantle those protections piece by piece. Without a strong DOL, worker safety isn’t just at risk—it’s gone. pic.twitter.com/5MOJn1KqMl
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 5, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with workers at Austin’s @alamodrafthouse Slaughter Lane who just voted to join @UAW!
Welcome to Texas labor, y’all! (via @KVUE) #ATX #UnionStrong https://t.co/hbMjuBXvve
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 6, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
NIOSH keeps Workers safe. Call and demand Congress save NIOSH from DOGE’s reckless cuts! https://t.co/hSCyIRrMKQ
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 5, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff https://t.co/3blbSUikep via @CBSNews
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 5, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 05/06/2025 – 11:15