Endless Union Summer: 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).

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

We're kicking off our @CaliforniaLabor#EndlessUnionSummer Convention with a Campaign Academy for union members on organizing around our priorities for the 2024 Election, it's a full house! pic.twitter.com/DInJc4hYVM

- California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 15, 2024

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Listen to the Labor Exchange on KGNU TONIGHT 6:00 PM 88.5 FM Boulder 1390 AM Denver https://t.co/xu9gEqEhK3

Tonite we discuss an effort to have voters make a decision on expanding collective bargaining rights for city workers in Denver. @SerenaForCO@Shontel4Council

- Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) July 8, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

Here in the real world, Floridians are focused on things that actually matter to their everyday lives: our jobs, wages, health, family, and security.

…it's not the type of straw we use. https://t.co/mAoZdbiTAf

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) July 10, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

UCMC workers shouldn't have to spend the majority of their wages on healthcare.

Tell @uchicagomed President Jackiewicz to provide a fair contract now with affordable healthcare and a living wage that keeps up with the cost of living! #UCMCULPStrikehttps://t.co/4x1WT5RoNZpic.twitter.com/p7wy2ydE0R

- Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Project 2025 threatens the fabric of American society. It undermines and openly attacks the rights of unions, veterans, women, retirees, racial & ethnic minorities and so many more. Fight back and reject this agenda! pic.twitter.com/4XyDvOsiLx

- Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

Tell @bangordailynews management to keep local news local & treat their employees fairly! https://t.co/oVAteL8mLq

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 16, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

PLA authorization is a huge win for workers and communities! Thank you to Senate leadership and lead sponsor and IBEW member Sen. Paul Mark.

When we fight, we win! https://t.co/LlWRxA9NJh

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 12, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

We are devastated to learn of the loss of former Rep. Tim Sneller. In a career spanning decades, Tim was a fearless fighter for the labor movement and a true public servant. Our full statement:https://t.co/5miPv3Ub4l

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) July 12, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Before the change, any white collar worker making more than $684 a week - or $35,568 a year - was exempt from overtime pay. As of July 1, that threshold jumped to $844 a week - or $43,888 a year. On Jan. 1, it jumps again... https://t.co/nnD1SNuE8k#1u

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 12, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Protect your hard earned wages from corporate theft with a #Union contract! #1u#UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/ylREuFcPsn

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

This afternoon our Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez had the pleasure of speaking at the @WeAreUnidosUS conference on efforts and strategies to mobilize the Latino vote in this year's election. ️ pic.twitter.com/Qnd8KtRpus

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

The New York State AFL-CIO has endorsed the NYS Equal Rights Amendment. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/JFwx6AnJfD

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

"The project is going to create about 8,000 jobs for our area [and] was made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law." Construction starts on railroad connecting Raleigh to Richmond https://t.co/eZ3z4B9eXB via @ABC11_WTVD#1u

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 3, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

This is a BFD for our public employees. From frist responders to those who wake our cities up, put them to sleep and educate and drive our children, every worker deserves to retire with dignity. https://t.co/k11oQI4u2h

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 12, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

32,000 Boeing workers need a fair contract now! @MachinistsUnion@IAM751 and District W24 have been ringing the alarm bells on safety for years. Now they're taking a stand for worker and passenger safety. Pledge to stand with them: https://t.co/WQAODhLsdc#Solidarity✊ pic.twitter.com/OpWKC7xUig

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 15, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

"Regardless of where your politics fall, there is-unequivocally-no place for political violence." Click to read President Angela Ferritto's statement denouncing shooting at Trump rally in Butler, PA https://t.co/CA3fnx44Atpic.twitter.com/cEcBVYpkig

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 14, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

Have you heard of Project 2025? It's Trump's governing plan - and it's full of attacks on workers. It will:

❌Gut the NLRB
❌Make it nearly impossible to unionize
❌Help corporations get away with illegal behavior

This is what we're fighting against in November.

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 11, 2024

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Solidarity with the hospitalists at Skagit Valley & Cascade Valley Hospitals who have just filed to unionize.

Healthcare workers are standing up and demanding our profit-driven healthcare system prioritize patients and providers -- not profits. https://t.co/BHuDrX5ZsF

- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 10, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

3 ironworkers killed when 'Big Blue' crane collapsed remembered Sunday https://t.co/MAlmqBexu1

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 15, 2024