Fighting for a Better Life: 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 Twitter.

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Oh look, it’s our birthday! 🎂🎈🎊 https://t.co/TcnncVVxzK

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Huge congratulations to the workers at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on this week’s voluntary recognition of their union!

They’re joining @AFSCMECouncil36, as part of the @cwuafscme Cultural Workers United campaign. https://t.co/iHTHri0070

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) December 5, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

All of our love to the LGBTQ+ community this morning. Our hearts break for all those killed or injured at the hate inspired massacre at Club Q.

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) November 20, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

We’ve got your back @ReverendWarnock! Let’s bring this home Georgia! #1u pic.twitter.com/VnaCb0cT1y

— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) December 3, 2022

Illinois AFL-CIO:

It’s a wrap! Veto session concluded late on Thursday.

Lawmakers and advocates came together from both sides of the aisle to fight for working Illinoisans.

The work isn’t over yet, and we will be back at it for lame duck in January! pic.twitter.com/Oe9G10ZsyV

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Incredible work by our union firefighters. https://t.co/4dWcXoDSwf

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) December 1, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Labor History https://t.co/3cCzw6ZnrT

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

Great article in @amjamboafrica about our Peer Workforce Navigator program to help job seekers apply for unemployment & connect them with union apprenticeships & well paying union jobs.https://t.co/6GgyaZP03Q

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

It was an honor to be joined by President @JoeBiden at a Labor Phone Bank for @ReverendWarnock in #Dorchester, hosted by @IBEW103 with @MetroBTC, @GBLCBoston, @ewarren, @EdMarkey. Our most pro-union President ever knows that when the Middle Class has a chance, we all do. #mapoli pic.twitter.com/ExO52lwz0l

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) December 2, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

One week left to reach a deal before Minnesota nurses’ strike https://t.co/iQWKImSd0d #1u @mnnurses

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

“District Council 58 currently has 4,200 members, and it continues to grow stronger and attract more employees into its fold.” #1u https://t.co/Q2KAWAKuSX

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Fiscal Comm. considers $40 million in federal funds thanks to our congressional delegation and Pres. Biden. Elections & advocacy matter! @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU pic.twitter.com/f4ZwakWUiM

— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) December 2, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Join our sisters and brothers, the faculty and staff of Rutgers university, together with university students, as we rally to send a message to the administration and Board of Governors that we want fair union contracts now! pic.twitter.com/3zO9TWMCER

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

Congrats to @RepJeffries, the incoming Democratic leader of the House of Representatives. Full statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento: https://t.co/SWk2vqGNva pic.twitter.com/vsxoFFcPk3

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) November 30, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Faced with the choice to organize the South or die, unions like National Nurses United have chosen to fight for a better life. #1u https://t.co/nS4eFHvQWy

— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 2, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Tomorrow, Georgia voters head to the polls. We want to thank #Ohio @AFLCIO staffer and former @TheIronworkers Jessica Risenburg for helping lead member-to-member local union mail and worksite mobilization. She left her family to help get this done for @ReverendWarnock! pic.twitter.com/bcuqeWJzXY

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) December 5, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Amazon ordered to cease and desist from retaliating against workplace activists: https://t.co/yOtDF4pOBU #1u #UnionStrong #OregonLabor

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) November 28, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Read this week’s E-News—>https://t.co/hTCw3JM7sP @JoeShekarchi @GoIUPAT #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/3qSVoRroq0

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) December 1, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

We are with CWA in this big moment… https://t.co/U9YpiHZVPT

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) December 5, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of labor champion @Donald_McEachin. He was a long time fighter for working people and represented working Virginians and our families well. @RepMcEachin will truly be missed. (1/2) https://t.co/1PWa5cdlu0

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) November 29, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

TAKE ACTION: Send an email welcoming 18 new state legislators and urge them to support bills that make Washington’s ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. We need tax fairness NOW to invest in public education, transportation & accessible health care! https://t.co/VzGKHypIl1 #WAleg pic.twitter.com/jbSwbWm34J

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) December 2, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Vote for 8th Senate District to be held on April spring election https://t.co/LAiOcsAoeA via @madisondotcom

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) December 5, 2022