Winning a First Contract: 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 (formerly Twitter).
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Honoring the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service and the countless ways you’ve defended our freedom. #VeteransDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lvOWEMafpW
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) November 11, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
🎉 Historic Win for Arizona! The AZ AFL-CIO congratulates @reprubengallego to the US Senate!
As a strong advocate for the PRO Act, Ruben has fought for:
✅Good-paying jobs
✅Access to healthcare
✅Lower costs for families pic.twitter.com/1BBj0CBfnX— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) November 12, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Check us out on that OTHER platform. 😏https://t.co/lNyFHb0rht
— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) November 12, 2024
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Labor Exchange – Tune In Tonight (11/11) at 6 PM on KGNU 88.5FM/1390AM! 📻
On today’s epiode of the Labor Exchange we talk the 2024 election with political strategist and community leader Alvina Vasquez. @AlvinaVasquez https://t.co/fcnyFU2qAf
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) November 11, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Presidential administrations change, but the labor movement’s values do not. pic.twitter.com/EEOaOrttzW
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) November 7, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) November 6, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
We can’t wait any longer. Equal pay for equal work. It’s time to #FixTierTwo. pic.twitter.com/mOLDTmhgaA
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) November 13, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the Bangor Daily News staff on winning your first contract! https://t.co/rGlPx59rWS
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) November 12, 2024
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Pres. Lynch addressed 100s of female middle and high school students at the MA Girls in Trades Conference @IBEW103, encouraging young women to pursue careers in union construction trades. Programs like GIT provide new generations with access to high-paying, high-skilled careers pic.twitter.com/S1SRHUvcV3
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) November 13, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Help spread the word! Local unions have scheduled a Red Cross blood drive at the Saint Paul Labor Center, from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. https://t.co/3AXeS6Ot6d #BetterInAUnion
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) November 12, 2024
Mississippi AFL-CIO:
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Our thoughts are with Kevin’s family and friends. Heartbroken. https://t.co/mc6yMCqPy8
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) November 13, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Today we honor and thank those who have served our country🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/rjhuoTetvt
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) November 11, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Congrats, @LauraAGillen! pic.twitter.com/JaGzb68mLv
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) November 7, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Congrats to @Elaine4NC in her victory in the race for NC Secretary of State 🎉 Your trailblazing service for the people of our state continues! #countmein pic.twitter.com/Zb8TpIuoo6
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) November 6, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
This @ClevelandAFLCIO @IBEW Local 38 family at the #WhiteHouse with @POTUS to highlight how an @AFLCIO #union can change the lives of workers is awesome! https://t.co/5UTioqDI2o
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) November 13, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
It’s officially #SolidaritySeason: Starting tomorrow, 5 unions will be on strike at locations across Oregon.
💥@Oregon_AFSCME
💥@BCTGM
💥@CGE6069
💥@albany_teachers
💥@TeamstersFind a picket line near you at https://t.co/bb7P96KEa4 #UnionStrong #OregonLabor pic.twitter.com/q8vl7A4OOH
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) November 12, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
To our brothers and sisters serving today and yesterday, we honor you every day. pic.twitter.com/etj3myjgvk
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) November 11, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Great story from @Kate_mwilkinson about how Offshore Wind is transforming our economy, and creating great paying union jobs.
Inside Quonset: An ecosystem of companies working on RI’s newest offshore wind farm https://t.co/n2x5N5DbDP
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) November 13, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with striking @ZeniMaxWorkers ✊
Texas labor has your back! #1u https://t.co/PT2VSpVncO
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) November 13, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to @UniteHereLocal8 members at the Seattle airport Doubletree and Hilton on this major contract win!
Strikes work 💯 https://t.co/uMjYJoY4bL
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) November 12, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Students, Faculty Call on Marquette U to Recognize Union https://t.co/48YNy2y7W6
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) November 13, 2024