The First Line of Defense Against Wage Theft: 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:
Lawmakers, stand strong. Alaska’s kids are counting on you to do the right thing and #RaiseTheAKBSA! #Overridehttps://t.co/lIiRUxDzNo
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 19, 2025
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
A reminder: when we fight, we win. Also, solidarity between the building trades and hotel workers creates real change in the tourism industry!
Congratulations to our San Diego unions! https://t.co/RvJMp6mzOE
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) May 16, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:
@GovofCO vetoed SB5. But we’re not backing down!
In 2026, we’re bringing a “just cause” ballot initiative to protect Colorado workers from unjust termination by preventing employers from firing without a documented reason. #coleg
Statement: https://t.co/5I3wpVUubC pic.twitter.com/vLJOvNkuyY
— Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) May 16, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Carrie Lee Patterson is a big fan of the red line. In fact, she sent it a love letter — in the form of an award winning set of short stories. Listen to @ActorsEquity and @sagaftra member Carrie Lee Patterson speak about why she supports a solution for transit in Illinois. pic.twitter.com/QSBzblJ945
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) May 20, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
“I don’t think the public really understands what veterans who serve in combat go through and see. You don’t unsee the things you’ve seen.” — Scott Surette, Mail Handlers https://t.co/Gjir44qexT
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 15, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
“The ripple effects of this PLA will be felt for decades, creating stable pathways to home ownership, to save for the future, and building stronger, safer communities” @MetroBTC
Boston strikes deal opening union job opportunities for Madison Park grads https://t.co/lYhlWKdULa
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 15, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
mic drop 🎤 pic.twitter.com/Plv4vMwstS
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) May 19, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Powerful piece from @IUPAT82‘s Jeff Stark: “We are the first line of defense. When a worker is being cheated, they can’t just call 911. But they can call a union.” #mnleg #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/Ew9JfjDvSe
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 16, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
So grateful for our brothers & sisters in #STL out doing nonstop utility restoration: IUOE 513; SMW 36; IBEW 1; IBEW 1439; Electrical Contractors STL; KCI Construction; Mid Am. Carpenters Union; Alberici Construction; Marshall Wrecking; Spirtas Wrecking; Gas workers 11-6 & more pic.twitter.com/gPEu3R5agS
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 18, 2025
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
“THANK YOU State Senators for fighting back the carve outs on the minimum wage ballot initiative. This has been a tough session and we want you to know how much you are appreciated. Stopping this bad bill is a win for workers in Nebraska!” pic.twitter.com/1RUEAn3N11
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) May 14, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
The Nevada State AFL-CIO is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Richard “Rich” Miller — a lifelong unionist, teacher, and organizer whose tireless advocacy, vision, and leadership transformed the lives of working people.
Read Full Press Release: https://t.co/1ScVDuen1l pic.twitter.com/NqNyikg56K
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) May 17, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
The Union Movement thanks @GovKathyHochul for championing the thousands of union members who will work on the Empire Wind Project. Full statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento: https://t.co/Jdsoo4ai2B
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 19, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
May 8th was the crossover deadline at #NCGA. Read our report the good, the bad, and the dead bills that were never given a chance to improve the lives of working families at https://t.co/xgaNDTHMOK. #1u pic.twitter.com/xHRQXfwy0l
— NC State AFL-CIO (@ncstateaflcio.bsky.social) (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 16, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Workers sat down with Oregon lawmakers earlier this year to make the hard ask: will you vote Yes on SB 916A: unemployment for striking workers? Help us hold elected officials accountable. Write to your state rep now and demand they vote yes on SB 916A. https://t.co/r0PcnhVQIV pic.twitter.com/30gCKAIhP4
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 20, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
The NIOSH Mining Program is the only federal research program keeping U.S. mine workers safe—and it’s being dismantled.
Miners deserve better. Call your Senators and Representatives and demand that they reinstate all NIOSH workers. NOW. pic.twitter.com/wd2VgVGNqi
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 18, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
NEW: At this moment when federal workers are under attack, @AFGENational President Everett Kelley is coming to Texas to discuss our next steps.
Join us in San Antonio on June 26-28 to hear from national labor leaders about our path to building a labor movement as BIG as Texas! pic.twitter.com/bw22sGsQty
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 20, 2025
Virginia AFL-CIO:
We remain firmly committed to the repeal of so-called “Right to Work” in the Commonwealth. https://t.co/xQHmYlph3P
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 13, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
UI for Striking Workers was signed into law today‼️Many thanks to our bill sponsor Sen. Riccelli, Labor chairs Sen. Saldaña & Rep. Berry, & Rep. Doglio, who sponsored the bill last year
Most of all, thank you to the thousands of workers who fought for this bill. This is your win! pic.twitter.com/LiVgG13qGT— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 20, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
WI AFL-CIO President Bloomingdale will be testifying shortly against Senate Bill 256 a bill that would remove employee status from gig workers and therefore deprive workers of rights like worker’s compensation, overtime pay, and unemployment insurance.
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 20, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 05/20/2025 – 11:23