Memorializing Lost Workers: 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).

Alabama AFL-CIO:

Corporate-backed, Out-Of-Touch Lawmakers Are The Real Leeches: Alabama AFL-CIO President Responds to Gov. Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter Lies About Unions #StandUpUAW#AFLCIO#Alec#alpolitics
-Press Release: https://t.co/mqj3QuXXyx
-Website: https://t.co/31UPyrHCBE

- Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 27, 2024

Alaska AFL-CIO:

The Alaska AFL-CIO was proud to stand with @agwa_uaw members fighting for a first contract. @UA_System, quit stalling and give your graduate workers a fair contract! pic.twitter.com/kXSi9GUheY

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 30, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Young workers, DYK your rights on the job?

A new law-AB 800-ensures you will!

This #WorkplaceReadinessWeek (4/29-5/3) high schoolers will learn they have same rights as adult workers-including the right to join a union!

Check out our WRW resource guide: https://t.co/2E8LNhEdg2pic.twitter.com/yzkeDFZSAU

- California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 29, 2024

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

.@AFSCMECT4 held their #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony this morning to honor and remember workers that lost their lives from on-the-job injuries. #1uSafetypic.twitter.com/PXjjwRWyNZ

- Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 29, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

https://t.co/tDKg1IFAD6

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 26, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Early Voting has started!!! #vote#Georgia#Atlanta#Election2024#yourvoicecountshttps://t.co/iUOJdLpZIo

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

Illinois AFL-CIO:

It was a full house at @LER_Illinois' board meeting.@RepCasten discussed the Biden administration's worker-centered policies, and @ILDeptofLabor Director Jane Flanagan and Climate Jobs Institute Director Richard Benton addressed what's happening here at home in Illinois.#1upic.twitter.com/4Cv5BiYo9V

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

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

With Workers Memorial 2024 upcoming this Sunday, we reflect back on the first event held April 28th, 1970 to commemorate the enshrinement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law. Since it came into effect, worker safety regulation has dramatically improved. pic.twitter.com/k1v9bU7x1u

- Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 26, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

Important segment on the Mainers who died or were injured on the job and how we can address these preventable accidents featuring IBEW 567 member Kilton Webb. https://t.co/t08aMmSOSJ#WorkersMemorialDay

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 30, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Today is Workers Memorial Day. Friday, we gathered with @MassCOSH, families, and workers to mourn those we have lost and call for greater worker protections for all.

Today and everyday we remember the 62 lost workers and stand for nameless, unknown workers who we also lost. https://t.co/8dqLNNnyvgpic.twitter.com/R0wkUJ6LU9

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 28, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

That union-made stage sure is a beautiful sight.

Draft weekend made possible by union workers. Shoutout to the crew - from IATSE stagehands to the crane operators - who built a record-breaking draft. And of course, shoutout to @NFLPA fighting for players on and off the field✊ https://t.co/xQBw8nSNQX

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 28, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

#WorkersMemorialDay observances in the region continue this weekend and early next week. https://t.co/s8l1MWbGNq

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 26, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

An organization called LEANSTL, Laborers Escaping Addiction Now, is working to help offer resources for mental health and addiction to construction workers across the region.

Watch the story here: https://t.co/WAhjFag1Sq

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 29, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Thank you Senators for brining awareness and shedding light on this issue! https://t.co/f79bXvhC2t

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 29, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

ICYMI: Workers' Compensation Should Cover Mental Injury, Too by President Mario Cilento in the @timesunionhttps://t.co/B7VUrwdKQr

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 29, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Jeremy wraps things up. Thank you for joining the 2024 #WorkersMemorialDaypic.twitter.com/G7zbqLiBw4

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 28, 2024

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Ohio AFL-CIO:

Too many politicians talk about the @MineWorkers members and their families. @SherrodBrown is one of the few public servants on a first-named basis with them. Thanks for walking the walk for workers and not just talking the talk. pic.twitter.com/pV4Qd8fUTn

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 25, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to canvass for Dan Rayfield for Oregon Attorney General & Lisa Fragala for Oregon House District 8!

Join us at an upcoming #Labor2024 event: sign up at https://t.co/B1B90w8pfV#OregonLabor#UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/o8WiwrcVa8

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 28, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Yesterday @AlleghneyLabor held their #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony to mourn all our brothers and sisters who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and renew the fight for strong safety and health protections. #YearOfTheWorkerpic.twitter.com/zhDDBdk8Ea

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 30, 2024

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

On International Workers Day, Rhode Island Hotel Workers stand united for fair contracts! Join @UNITEHERE26 at Omni Providence Hotel on May 1, 5:00 p.m.
Let's raise standards for workers & guests, reverse cuts, and ensure dignity in the workplace. #FairContract#WorkersRightspic.twitter.com/jmKBSyCkN5

- Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 29, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

"The white leaders of this state, installed by corporate backers, started feeling the heat of a growing movement for economic and racial justice in this state." - President @RickTxAFLCIO at today's rally in support of DEI pic.twitter.com/mkhzIYiCzu

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 29, 2024

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

️ calling all union supporters! Join our striking @IBEWlocal46 Limited Energy siblings as they rally for a fair contract.

️ Tuesday, April 30
⏰ 3-5pm
Gasworks Park, Seattle

Let's make sure management knows Washington is a union state ✊ pic.twitter.com/G6t0r5Uo2k

- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 26, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Workers' Memorial Day; Milwaukee event honors those who died on the job https://t.co/3AlvLdlXrg

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 29, 2024