Calling All Labor Activists: 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:

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 302 Apprentice Lyndon Tulimasealii shares his journey through the apprenticeship program. #1u#UnionStrong

"Everyone that I have asked wishes they joined the union a lot sooner." - Lyndon Tulimasealii pic.twitter.com/c1p4LKiEit

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 16, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

We are deeply disappointed the State Supreme Court has allowed tech corporations to buy their way out of basic labor laws despite #Prop22's inconsistencies with our state constitution. Our statement on today's chilling decision⬇️ pic.twitter.com/SNKPOL0XPr

- California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) July 25, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

Folks! We're getting very close to one of the best times of the year: Labor Day Picnic Season! https://t.co/ZzJv7AuwUu

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) July 29, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Video game companies must offer A.I. protections to ALL video game performers. Join me and show your support for those who bring our favorite games to life. #LevelUpTheContract#VideoGameStrike#SagAftraStrong#1u#UnionStrong#unionproudpic.twitter.com/rVuI8L1GK7

- Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) July 26, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Lat week, Bloomington Illinois City Council approved a new project labor agreement, ensuring taxpayer money will be spent wisely on high-quality infrastructure in the community while supporting local jobs and a commitment to diversity. Union power is community power.#1upic.twitter.com/WT1MiXKJ9b

- Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) July 29, 2024

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

We have been hearing a lot about Project 2025, and what could potentially happen to organized labor under a Trump administration. National @AFLCIO outlines all the way our unions and membership will be impacted if this plan becomes a reality: https://t.co/oeJaAf53Ff

- Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 23, 2024

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

"This is a recipe for disaster for these young workers. … This is how kids die on the job."

It's unconscionable for the state of Iowa to put kids in danger by ignoring the safety professionals. These are some of the most dangerous jobs out there. Disgusting. https://t.co/smp8BZHyiv

- Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) July 28, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

The contract raises pay to $35.16 per hour for drivers, $39.91 per hour for dispatchers and $45 an hour for maintenance technicians by Jan 1, 2027 https://t.co/hK7ecYcNRe

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 29, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Finally, we were thrilled to see the low-income MBTA fare program included - a massive victory for the @PTPGcoalition to help make our transit systems more accessible to working families! pic.twitter.com/R4Sw63FAgc

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 29, 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:

"...we see a place where every person has the opportunity not just to get by, but to get ahead - a future where no child has to grow up in poverty, where every senior can retire with dignity, and where every worker has the freedom to join a union." #1uhttps://t.co/n4QVPO7z1A

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

Missouri AFL-CIO:

In Missouri no-excuse in-person absentee voting has begun and will go until Election Day.

Select your County and find where you can go vote before Election Day. https://t.co/JLtw3WA8KO

Do you have questions? Message us! pic.twitter.com/jKbbHaZfNO

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 28, 2024

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

The Nebraska State AFL-CIO proudly endorsed John Cavanaugh for LD 9. Thank you for standing with Nebraska's workers. #UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/2r0wbkFA2u

- NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) July 25, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Happening tonight, 5pm PST join labor leaders across the country who are mobilizing to ensure VP Harris is elected as our next President! https://t.co/FVgs7wI9pU

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) July 30, 2024

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

ICYMI: The 2024 Linda Horan Scholarship applications & details at our website - https://t.co/Teq7GTIHax! @AFTNewHampshire@AFSCME93@UAW2322@PFFNH@Local_789@NTULocal1044@AFTunion@AAU@AaupUnh@Ibew2320nh@Ibew490@APWU

- New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) July 19, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

Gillibrand, Schumer, Garbarino, Goldman, D'Esposito Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Fix World Trade Center Health Program Funding Shortfall: https://t.co/NUtBgGyclF

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 26, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Member Spotlight: Ricky McDowell (@UAW) https://t.co/7naxP5sdRY#1u@AFLCIO

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 30, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Hundreds of #Ohio@AFLCIO hit the streets in #Cleveland, #Cincinnati, #Columbus, #Toledo, #Dayton, #Youngstown, #Akron, #Canton, #Athens and #Lorain to talk about re-electing @SherrodBrown and voting YES on the @CitizenMapsOH Constitutional Amendment to end #gerrymandering. pic.twitter.com/WwFV5fYIec

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 29, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

"There's no reason that, if someone wants to send a letter from Talent to Medford, that it needs to go to Portland and then back. That doesn't logically make sense. So I believe there is an easy path to keeping our local mail local."https://t.co/VNLelv0h5S

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 29, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

By ushering in a new generation of leaders, President Biden ensures the fight for fairer, more just representation will continue, and he solidifies the strides unions have made with the guidance of the Biden-Harris Administration. #YearOfTheWorker#Labor2024pic.twitter.com/yyctIAN7sS

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 28, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to the Blizzard Entertainment quality assurance workers right here in Austin, Texas for unionizing with @CWAUnion this week

This is a huge win for video game workers in Texas and across the industry. Welcome to Texas labor, y'all! #1u

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 30, 2024

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Calling all labor supporters! Join the @AFLCIO Labor for Harris call and get plugged in with organized labor's work to send VP Kamala Harris back to the White House as President.

️ July 31
⏰ 5pm PT
Zoom

Register: https://t.co/oAWTL2DV6Zpic.twitter.com/1xDT9xOi38

- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 30, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Early voting starts today for Wisconsin's August 13 primary election. Check with your municipal clerk's office for available times and locations near you. Vote NO on Question 1 and Question 2. pic.twitter.com/oa8jTA9iHk

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 30, 2024