The Fight for Dignity: 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.
Alaska AFL-CIO:
$10.6 TRILLION in corporate tax cuts since 2001.💰
Nearly $2 trillion went straight to the richest 1%, while our schools and public services keep getting slashed.Is this economy working for you? https://t.co/pZgSmlc60z pic.twitter.com/HvFP8Qvois
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 17, 2026
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
“We are thankful for the leadership of Appropriations Committee Chairs Sabrina Cervantes and Buffy Wicks, Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, for passing California Labor’s full package of legislation creating first-in-the-nation guardrails…
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 13, 2026
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The Connecticut labor movement mourns the passing of former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, a champion of working people. pic.twitter.com/AZSIkVvPZX
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 12, 2026
Florida AFL-CIO:
📷IT’S ELECTION DAY!📷
TODAY is the #FloridaPrimary! From partisan primaries on Governor to nonpartisan school board races, there is an opportunity today for EVERY Floridian to make their voice heard and push us towards a brighter Florida this November. Make your voice heard! pic.twitter.com/2Dd1YA6fjt— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 18, 2026
Illinois AFL-CIO:
In Illinois, it gets HOT in the summer. Heat safety standards keep workers safe and job sites running smoothly. These protections should be strengthened, not rolled back.https://t.co/IWzyu2HRnT
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 8, 2026
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
⚒️ 113 years ago, the Copper Country changed forever.
Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc stood tall to lead the fight for worker dignity. On August 22nd, we honor her legacy. Join us as we celebrate the hands that built the UP! RSVP for the event here: https://t.co/f8kkIP8Eft… pic.twitter.com/uftGbO9SkV
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) August 18, 2026
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
“The Trump administration continues to weaponize our federal government to intimidate our unions, our communities, and anyone who peacefully opposes their radical authoritarian agenda.” https://t.co/bIqDa8AjIG
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 13, 2026
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Via the @STLLaborTribune : The Missouri Secretary of State is blocking the Respect Missouri Voters referendum from being on the ballot even though it was signed by more than 367,000 Missourians & would require ballot summaries to be unbiased, and accurate:https://t.co/idOIJIKqbJ
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 14, 2026
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Day ✌🏼 of the 7️⃣0️⃣th Constitutional Convention is in the books!
“The Nevada State AFL-CIO is bigger than any one problem, any one election, or any one disagreement,” said Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez in her opening remarks. pic.twitter.com/qjeqcN5btQ
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 18, 2026
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Tickets + Sponsorships are now on sale for the 2026 @NHAFLCIO #LaborDay Breakfast.
Get your tickets today by following this link: https://t.co/8fA6YvkvXO#NHLabor #Solidarity #NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/dvKdk17gge
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 3, 2026
New York State AFL-CIO:
On the picket line today with our @NYHTC family who are fighting for a fair contract at Fairfield & Four Points Times Square! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/zTXu1BWcbX
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 13, 2026
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State AFL-CIO Applauds Gov. Stein’s Veto of House Bill 958
Read the statement from President Braxton Winston on our website here: https://t.co/QewrAazYDG pic.twitter.com/O2iXQoZOIC
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 17, 2026
Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Oregon Labor is proud to stand in solidarity with the women’s basketball players at @OregonState and all of the courageous college athletes organizing to secure a real seat at the table! #Organize https://t.co/2lqB5U4ppa pic.twitter.com/JcZGxMPVOD
— Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 11, 2026
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Building your union? Yeah, that looks good on you. ✊ pic.twitter.com/GxTrS6eVFH
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 11, 2026
Texas AFL-CIO:
In Texas, greedy CEOs are making BANK while we’re struggling to make ends meet.
➡️ Average S&P 500 CEO pay in Texas: $3,385,868,612
➡️ Median Texas worker pay: $48,620It’s time to vote #WorkersOverBillionaires! Check out the full @AFLCIO report: https://t.co/YagjoPukbR pic.twitter.com/nm9dT3N36y
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 14, 2026
Virginia AFL-CIO:
🎉RE-ELECTED! Congratulations to President Doris Crouse-Mays & Sec-Treasurer Jason Parker on their re-election to lead the VA AFL-CIO! Now, let’s get back to work building a stronger labor movement for VA! #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/bBFYj2xE2F
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 14, 2026
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
🎮✊ SAVE OUR DEVS!
Join game workers and allies in Redmond to stand with union video game workers facing layoffs at Microsoft. An injury to one is an injury to all!
📅 Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 12–1PM
📍 Microsoft Redmond Campus 15607 NE 40th St pic.twitter.com/nykz6joygX— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 14, 2026
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Average pay of CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose to record $22.8 million following Elon Musk’s nearly $1 trillion compensation, AFL-CIO findshttps://t.co/Pl1a0OHFDF
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 14, 2026