Win A Better Future: 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:

"Joining the Nurse Licensure Compact is smoke and mirrors, disguising dangerous working conditions and calling it a workforce shortage." #akleg

Nurse Licensure Compact is bad for workers and bad for Alaska! https://t.co/DVENu1mgk0

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Join us this Friday, April 26th where we will gather to remember and pay tribute to the workers who have lost their lives due to work-related hazards.#WorkersMemorialDay#1u

RSVP Required: https://t.co/vpZjqQXbNlpic.twitter.com/dKfPSUJYe4

- Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

We don't have to choose between good jobs & a healthy planet. We're fighting for both.

We can act on climate & build a sustainable economy w/ abundant public services & healthy & prosperous communities w/ good union jobs.

Choose a better present. Win a better future.#EarthDaypic.twitter.com/Ijou3l3bBO

- California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 22, 2024

Colorado AFL-CIO:

"At this moment, Colorado has the opportunity to not just legislate but to lead - to champion a cause that resonates beyond its borders, inspiring a national movement toward greater rail safety and accountability."#coleg#copolshttps://t.co/kc78NJHIkf

- Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 17, 2024

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

.@EHawthorne3 honoring the workers who died at L'Ambiance: "This remembrance is to honor those 28 workers but should also serve as a reminder that nothing is more paramount than worker safety. We will not stop until every worker is able to go to work and return home safely" pic.twitter.com/fxVUj7kvcC

- Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

And the bosses know climate is a labor issue, too.

Gov. DeSantis and his majority in the legislature recently passed a law BANNING cities and counties from enacting any heat protections for workers. https://t.co/mbwkq2nmQC

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 22, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

#Congratulations to @UAW Pres. Shawn Fain !!! Thank you for continuing the movement #1u#UnionsForAll#UnionStrong#unionproud#Georgiapic.twitter.com/3ZH3tjXo9v

- Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 21, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Thank you @ILTreasurer for highlighting your investments to improve Illinois' infrastructure and create good-paying jobs at #NABTU2024 Conference in Washington, DC today. pic.twitter.com/CQHhgB3BRV

- Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Everyone who wants a union deserves a union, keep up the fight! ✊ https://t.co/4P6Z06EAdQ

- Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 18, 2024

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Congratulations @UAW!! ✊✊✊#UnionStronghttps://t.co/Vbc1WYiV0b

- Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) April 20, 2024

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

Announcing the Kentucky State AFL-CIO's 2024 Primary Election Endorsements#Labor2024#KyElect#WorkingFamilies#UnionStrong#1Unionpic.twitter.com/ZUhIaGGcaR

- Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) April 16, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

This is our statement on @GovJanetMills' shameful veto of a minimum wage for farmworkers in Maine. #mepolitics#Shamepic.twitter.com/cGSKJTaS7F

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Denise Ilitch and Mark Gaffney have been crucial allies of labor on campus. Reelecting pro-labor candidates to our university governing boards is an essential step to ensuring our universities protect the rights and dignity of their workers.https://t.co/lrCFlZeY7W

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 18, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

She stands up for working people in Congress and we are proud to endorse @IlhanMN! https://t.co/CDYngCE5DO

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Happy Passover to those who celebrate! ✡️ #chagsameachpic.twitter.com/w1lYlUNdtY

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 22, 2024

Montana State AFL-CIO:

Huge win developing for workers who voted this week to join @UAW in Chattanooga! There's nothing better than having a voice in the workplace! #unionstronghttps://t.co/7meEcFCbRo

- Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 20, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Join us this Friday at Sunset Park for a Workers Memorial Day Luncheon! pic.twitter.com/f2o6tavMKh

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

No other candidate running for Governor understands what NH working families face day-to-day. That's why the @NHAFLCIO has endorsed @JoyceCraigNH. Excited to be at her office opening tonight in Manchester!#NHPoliticspic.twitter.com/qkDo3cTiMM

- New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 18, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget: https://t.co/e9YftLG8Ax

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 21, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

IT'S A NEW DAWN, IT'S A NEW DAY, IN THE SOUTH Y'ALL! Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting @UAW's push to #organizetheSouthhttps://t.co/ly4C6miAGn#1u

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 20, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

We remember when our pro-#union Brother @heyjohnrussell ran here in #Ohio for Statehouse and Congress. Glad he's still in the fight for working people. https://t.co/3jwb2dEhBW

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 22, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

The #OregonPrimary is one month away! Check out our #OregonLabor 2024 Voting Guide and learn more about the pro-worker candidates we've endorsed.https://t.co/mZfx8WjXO5pic.twitter.com/0zBE7H7AjW

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 22, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously voted to elect Maurice Cobb as its Secretary-Treasurer to fill the unexpired term until the next convention, succeeding George Piasecki as Secretary-Treasurer.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/7unLnKJ2mCpic.twitter.com/KxKoyyrDJw

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 23, 2024

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

We have the chance to ban captive anti-union meetings in Rhode Island! Let's protect our workers from threats, intimidation, and limits on their free speech rights

Thank you bill sponsors @RepCraven & @LaMountainfor31#UnionStrong#1uhttps://t.co/Hl4lmZbUH2

- Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 23, 2024

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

Enough with the fear-mongering, @GovBillLee. If this was really about "choice," you wouldn't have attempted to interfere in yet another election. Your failure to stay out of this decision is the only "mistake" that we see #StandUpUAW#1uhttps://t.co/f9E0paOn1n

- Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 23, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

Please join us in welcoming Fabiola Barreto, our new Texas Immigrant Worker Project Coordinator

She will organize our Citizenship Clinics, assist in other immigration-related initiatives, and participate in immigration-related legislative activities.

Welcome, Fabiola! pic.twitter.com/4yAi2xmehk

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 23, 2024

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Make sure to thank your school bus drivers today! https://t.co/gMmvwpUisUpic.twitter.com/lmPxpAMwvS

- Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 23, 2024

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

"Affordable & accessible childcare is critical not only to a healthy workforce and families, but also to the state's overall economy," said WV AFL-CIO Pres Josh Sword. "The most effective way to ensure working people remain in the workforce is to allow parents affordable access…

- West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 19, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Learning to lead: ILR institute trains the next generation of union organizers https://t.co/1NkRoKJ3Fh

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 19, 2024