AFL-CIO - American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

04/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 06:50

Thank A Union: 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:

The list goes on and on. #UnionStrong#1upic.twitter.com/3G0nv8Vbrf

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 12, 2024

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Internet access is vital in today's world, and the Affordable Connectivity Program has helped millions get online. But it's running out of funding in TWO WEEKS. Call/email Congress to fund the ACP now to ensure access for all! #FundACP#InternetForAllhttps://t.co/CaIPbyl4Pw

- Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 11, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Thanks to the Biden administration's new site https://t.co/5hRHAtcpOO Californians have more options than ever to file their federal taxes for FREE! Free CA state return filing and free tax prep help is also available - check out our video for more info! pic.twitter.com/A4BCsxzPCe

- California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 10, 2024

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

After 10 hours on strike, facilities workers at the University of New Haven won a new contract! #solidarity@217uniteherehttps://t.co/mPa9GlGOHf

- Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 12, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

Gov. DeSantis works for the bosses, not for you. https://t.co/3QgZNQ18jB

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 12, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

#sundayvibeshttps://t.co/uGKqDe3IEp

- Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 14, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

A "commitment" to responsible supply chains + sustainability without signing onto the Accord is just lip-service when complacence is a matter of life + death.

Tomorrow, 4/16, join @WorkersUnited to tell @LEVIS to #SignTheAccord.

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

Maine AFL-CIO:

Here's our latest on our progress on the state budget, Buy American legislation & support for Federal & State workers during government shutdowns https://t.co/v4zwOValM0

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 12, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Shoutout to @GBLCBoston for holding an informative legislative breakfast this morning pic.twitter.com/MAGyybfRJt

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 11, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters as the Holy Month of Ramadan comes to a close. pic.twitter.com/QcGNpdm2J2

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 10, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

We're at the Capitol today rallying support of the #DebtFairness Act. This bill would end some of the worst practices that medical debt collectors use. #1u#mnlegpic.twitter.com/oxzgB7Ursp

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 15, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Orange cones ahead? Slow down and proceed with caution. Let's protect our road workers and ensure everyone gets home safely. #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek#NWZAWpic.twitter.com/h8zaPWFnIq

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

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Today, the delegates of the Nevada State AFL-CIO convened at IBEW 357 union hall and voted to endorse the following candidates for the 2024 election cycle. pic.twitter.com/YB4F8wMxYC

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 13, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

Union drip ❤️ https://t.co/B7pr5IZrPg

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 11, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

"[W]e stand united with our @UAW family, and their families, like we do in our schools and communities every single day." @NCAE Op-Ed: In NC auto workers' fight for better wages, public school teachers see themselves https://t.co/pvgJfq3Mym@cardinalandpine#StandUpDaimler#1u

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 11, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

The @GOP talks about being pro American worker, but almost never has the votes to help us! https://t.co/equt3lkWEW

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 15, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Huge thanks to the @GoIUPAT@DOLJobCorps painters for your work on our exterior walls! pic.twitter.com/UXUVW1xgXh

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

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

"It shows that our union and our congressmen are behind us 100 percent," Rob Jones, an operating technician 1 for U.S. Steel on the Mon Valley said.https://t.co/qWo3mZdaVv

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 15, 2024

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Happy 121st Birthday to our union siblings at @LIUNA ! Here's to another 121 years and 1 million members. #Solidarity#HappyBirthday#Union@GPBrentBooker@GSTMFSabitoni@LIUNA@LIUNALocal271@LIUNANewEnglandhttps://t.co/ntZuQe14Lt

- Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 13, 2024

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

With flow motion now in effect on the Hill, the proceedings will begin to move even faster and with less restrictions.

Learn more about what that means for the bills that we're still tracking in our latest legislative update ⬇ #TNLeg#1uhttps://t.co/jCzJC9pPz7

- Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 15, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

We stand in solidarity with United Steelworkers 13-227 and call on management to negotiate in good faith toward a fair contract. #1uhttps://t.co/KL4tf1Q2Dd

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 15, 2024

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

The sound of solidarity is ringing across downtown Bellevue as striking @ibewlocal46 Limited Energy electricians and supporters rally for a fair contract.

Solidarity forever with these brave workers! #1upic.twitter.com/DH2A6inTQI

- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 15, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Worker power. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced last week that the number of union election petitions rose 35% during the first six months of fiscal year 2024 compared to the same period last year. pic.twitter.com/rgc2nytLtg

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