Happy Fourth of July: 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:

Suzane LaFrance, the first woman elected Mayor of Anchorage, has officially been sworn in. We are excited to work with her administration and ensure Anchorage's working families can thrive! pic.twitter.com/pdau5ueBRo

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 2, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

The more union workers in a state, the better the overall safety standards for all workers in a state. That's how it works. https://t.co/YdcjgM40F9pic.twitter.com/NXNx4yH5rj

- California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 3, 2024

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

When you see a work zone, slow down and move over! One death on the job is too many. Our thoughts are with union brother, Andrew DiDomenico, a DOT worker who was killed while working in Wallingford last week. #1upic.twitter.com/eLaK05v5FW

- Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) July 1, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

A strong majority of Floridians support labor unions in a recent poll.

"I'm very optimistic...There's an organic nature to why people are in labor unions in spite of being up against forces that have all the money and all the megaphones."https://t.co/jBPaB443n5

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 3, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

https://t.co/dn8lEOZnNy

- Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) June 30, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Growing up in a community devastated by the loss of industry, Mandy Jo Ganieany embarked on a career as a dry wall finisher. After working non-union, Ganieany joined the @GoIUPAT and experienced the union difference: dignity.

Full story here:https://t.co/ejgTskZojQpic.twitter.com/1PWnII8yZa

- Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) July 2, 2024

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Make sure your 4th of July celebration is #UnionMade! pic.twitter.com/ugcGted8VC

- Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) July 1, 2024

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

The KY AFL-CIO is proud to announce our 2024 General Election candidate endorsements! This diverse, bipartisan list reflects KY and our unwavering commitment to supporting KY's Working Families. #WorkingFamilies#Labor2024#Election2024#1Union#ProtectOurSchoolsKYpic.twitter.com/CREGNJqlpb

- Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) June 27, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

Check out our new video featuring Searsport resident Bud Rivers making a compelling case for the transition to clean energy, offshore wind and for a port to help build the new industry supporting good union jobs! @ME_LaborClimatepic.twitter.com/h23vFm34gJ

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) June 28, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Last Week, the MA house passed language supporting Project Labor Agreements. Scan the QR code below to to send a letter to your Senator asking them to support PLAs in the Senate @Mass_BTUpic.twitter.com/fjv87R7KC5

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 2, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Labor's 'd up for @CurtisHertelJr!!

We were out on doors earlier today talking to voters all about Curtis's plan to fight for workers' rights in Congress. pic.twitter.com/5ISaruyenL

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) June 25, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Thanks to all the union members who marched with us at this year's Twin Cities Pride Parade! Our Labor Movement stands with every worker, no exceptions! #1u#tcpride#PrideMonthpic.twitter.com/EQhzOrJsHI

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) June 30, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

#Unions NEVER stop fighting for #Workers and their families! #1u#UnionStrong#UnionProudpic.twitter.com/45gLnDBCb7

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 1, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

We're happy to see @VP back in Vegas and are rallying for another 4 more years! pic.twitter.com/qZKaduYAf9

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) June 28, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

Paid holidays exist because of labor unions

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 3, 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

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

Write an @AFLCIO letter: Congress: Protect Our Loved Ones. Safe Staffing Over Corporate Interests!. Write one here: https://t.co/9FJCkCmrAw

- North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) June 5, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

This is a BFD! Thank you, #Akron! And way to go @RepEmiliaSykes and @SenSherrodBrown, who despite the chaos the @GOP, continue to deliver for working people across our state. https://t.co/WCtebsgfzw

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 2, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

"Congress set up agencies with deep expertise in studying and regulating ways to protect America's workers. This ruling constitutes a brazen power grab by the Supreme Court to have judges rewrite the rules." https://t.co/5VdJVDHRpY

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 2, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

A little weather didn't stop us from talking to the union voters in Erie, PA! Folks know the future of unions is on the ballot this Nov, and they're all in to keep building on the progress we've made during the #Year OfTheWorker. https://t.co/0NqQMbWeOZ#Labor2024#UnionsVotepic.twitter.com/JVIKvN4sPN

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 1, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

Gov. Abbott put TX workers' lives at risk by banning local water & rest break laws, despite our scorching summers.

Today the Biden admin announced a federal rule that will protect 36M workers from extreme heat.

This is what it looks like to put workers first. Thank you, @POTUS!

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 2, 2024

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Virginia AFL-CIO and Virginia State Building Trades Celebrate Newport News City Council's Unanimous Vote for Collective Bargaining Task Force -

Read all about it here https://t.co/Jasfsqkxmr#UnionStrong#1upic.twitter.com/WHcy8WFtM9

- Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 3, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Join International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members who work at Experis Games Solutions for a Solidarity Action for a fair first contract. @MachinistsUnionpic.twitter.com/aLAi7A6Lyh

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) June 28, 2024