Union Strong: 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:

📰 Worth a read!

Alaska AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall makes the case for why paid sick leave has been a win for Alaska’s workers, one year in.

Check it out and share it with someone who needs the reminder. 👇 pic.twitter.com/KMxzlZycHL

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 28, 2026

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Today is the day, @CaliforniaLabor is hosting our 2026 Convention in Oakland, a union town! The House of Labor has come together in the true spirit of democracy to make our 2026 general election endorsements! pic.twitter.com/ndD4DRSNj9

— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) August 4, 2026

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

📣 ORGANIZING WIN! Workers at the Mystic Seaport Museum have voted to form a union with AFSCME Council 4! @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/SmUmKgV3OP

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 3, 2026

Illinois AFL-CIO:

“If union membership increased to 30% of the labor force, the median worker could see a 14.5% raise, according to the EPI’s findings. That’s the equivalent of more than $7,700 per year, or nearly $270,000 over the course of a 35-year career.”https://t.co/xP72HhKExJ

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) August 1, 2026

Maine AFL-CIO:

Troy knows what it’s like to struggle & he has never stopped fighting for economic security & dignity for Maine workers. https://t.co/cbzqvfQYgJ

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 1, 2026

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Join us as we tee off in Chelsea to support labor programs that make a difference for working families💪.

Register today using the QR code!🏌️‍♀️⛳ pic.twitter.com/MAQQiec64x

— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) August 3, 2026

Missouri AFL-CIO:

These labor members are working the phones today to remind people to Get Out The Vote! Polls are open until 7pm. 

To protect your rights and protect your wallets, Vote NO on Amendments 4&5 !!! #solidarity #GOTV #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/7WyviDvOuY

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 4, 2026

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

SEIU Local 1107 members at HCA-affiliated hospitals – Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills – will be holding an informational picket on August 6th, from 4:00om-8:00pm at Sunrise Hospital.

Scan the QR code to join us and RSVP! pic.twitter.com/piLdxsTLnL

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 3, 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:

UNION STRONG DAY at Yankee Stadium is August 8th! https://t.co/dolxgNFkRj

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 22, 2026

Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor is standing alongside Oregon’s APWU postal service workers and calling on Congress and the postal service’s board of governors to protect our mail service and vote by mail rights! pic.twitter.com/NrcCwWxvS9

— Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 28, 2026

Texas AFL-CIO:

📍 Lubbock: Sheet Metal Workers (@smartunionworks) Local 49 just cut the ribbon on a new JATC apprenticeship training center – investing in the next generation of union tradespeople in West Texas! https://t.co/mjnmmkX8v7

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 1, 2026

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Shout out to everyone who joined our Labor Neighbor doorbelling in LD 43! ✊

Union members knocked doors in support of Nicole Macri, Shaun Scott, and Jamie Pedersen. Talking worker-to-worker about electing those who will stand for working people in Olympia! pic.twitter.com/5qBpFnGBzt

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 27, 2026

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Our Endorsement: Josh Kaul for Attorney Generalhttps://t.co/PcHar4m1IR

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 30, 2026