The Union Vote: 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.

Alabama AFL-CIO:

Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation (AOLAF) held it’s annual awards banquet August 13th at Embassy Suites in Hoover Alabama and named AFGE National President Everett Kelly 2022 Labor Person of the Year. pic.twitter.com/VxMlxPDT6e

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 15, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Union member and endorsed East Anchorage State House candidate @TedForAlaska joined us this morning to help kick off our Labor Walk. #1u #GetOutTheLaborVote pic.twitter.com/WYrTYdvqSm

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 20, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

“The union vote passed 45-31.” Congratulations to the first unionized Trader Joe’s! https://t.co/2O7fvGHhUg

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 8, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

The March for the Governor’s Signature on #AB2183 to ensure fair elections for Farm Workers has crossed into Sacramento County on its 20th day.

Join up with thousands of us on Friday as the March ends at the State Capitol @ 9:30am.

Learn more 👉🏾👉🏼👉🏽 👉🏿 https://t.co/KTxp276ShO https://t.co/kPaCOuyqmP

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) August 22, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Rally for workers at Specialty Finishes, Inc. at Emory University in Atlanta with IUPAT District Council 77 . Workers rights are human rights! #UnionStrong #rallyforworkers #1U #georgia #votingmatters #love #communitysupport #activism #workersrights #WorkersUnite pic.twitter.com/fpPzXswy7n

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 23, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

MUST LISTEN to Braxton’s story. He’s been on strike with the United Mineworkers against Warrior Met Coal for more than 500 days.

One day longer. One day stronger. #solidarity https://t.co/0VUUCQrXQB

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 22, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Stop making excuses for Trump! – Daily High Five https://t.co/FGVB8tjMYB

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) August 22, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

Augusta Chipotle workers lost their jobs for filing to form the first union at the company.

Now they need our help to continue the fight against Chipotle. Please donate to their Solidarity Fund: https://t.co/ikmpG7eqYh @BrandiMcnease @fightfor15 @32BJSEIU pic.twitter.com/fcXrgwe1ut

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 19, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

Scream it from the rooftops: #UnionStrong https://t.co/UABHjlHuLa

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) August 11, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Great morning out on the doors for @Arena_DeRosa, @SousaforRep, and statewide candidates! #mapoli #1u pic.twitter.com/1nS5oPbDuJ

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) August 20, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

National call center legislation is COMMON SENSE legislation. Call your Congressional representative TODAY and tell them you support the U.S. Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act! https://t.co/Lwm2wos0NU

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) August 18, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

The #MNStateFair starts Thursday and we’re getting the Labor Pavilion ready! Join us for music, giveaways, and more on the corner of Dan Patch & Cooper. P.S. The fanny packs are back! https://t.co/4pKwK96uiv #1u pic.twitter.com/vTtLhXMru2

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 22, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

After two back-to-back years of having Labor Day parades canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the fun returns this year with events in St. Louis, Granite City and Belleville, among others. Check out the list of events by clicking the link. https://t.co/ax8jr9NPq9

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 23, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Nevada State AFL-CIO Announces New Candidate Endorsements:

Toby Yurek (AD 19)
Elizabeth Brickfield (AD 23)
Selena La Rue Hatch (AD 25)
Angie Taylor (AD 27)
Reuben D’Silva (AD 28) Shannon McDaniel (AD 40) Aaron Sims (SD 16)

Full Endorsement List: https://t.co/M0AnF2hl9K pic.twitter.com/cd6l5VleFN

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 19, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Biden succeeds where others failed. US workers win. https://t.co/y4qj9cAXDk @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU

— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 21, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Our Labor Candidates from our 26th Annual Labor Candidates School. We look to a successful campaign training as our union sisters and brothers go on to utilize what they learn to make sure Labor wins in November! pic.twitter.com/wwYwJCvv4n

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 19, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

Agreed! Farmworkers deserve the same dignity and respect as all other workers! #UnionStrong https://t.co/eY642YZLRM

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 22, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Do our elected leaders know how it feels to choose between food and medicine? I do. https://t.co/SRaEZ55CaD

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 17, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

It’s astounding the @ohiogop whined and cried over the John Lewis Voting Rights Act complaining of federal interference, then turn around and beg the same federal government to protect their blatant disregard of the Ohio Constitution. https://t.co/pXE8dNOm5G

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 22, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Unions make a difference in the lives of women, their families, and their communities worldwide. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/HG6ZWjzAmA

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 23, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

On behalf of 700,000 working men and women in PA, represented by 51 International Unions and 1,422 Locals, the PA AFL-CIO Executive Council endorsed 178 candidates in the Pennsylvania 2022 General Election.

The complete list: https://t.co/K2ApOKODGZ#Labor2022 #PAAFLCIO #AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/har4pmww7S

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 22, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

The RI AFL-CIO rod proudly endorsed Speaker @JoeShekarchi for re-election 🗳 pic.twitter.com/suQlVDCTId

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) August 22, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Yesterday our team held our fourth volunteer training in North Texas, preparing union members to make a difference in the upcoming election.

Led by @NTX_RFieldOrg, volunteers learned how to canvass, make calls, and speak to fellow union siblings about getting involved. #1u pic.twitter.com/hxXfwLcIJ0

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 21, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Introducing our new friend Postie for our Labor 2022 program! #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/Y8zGoRxKZO

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 17, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Looking for a good, union job? Know someone who is? Help us get the word out about the @MLKLabor ✨Union Jobs Fair✨ in Seattle from 4-6pm on Sept. 1! Get all the details and sign up: https://t.co/wWcWaHGRLJ #1u pic.twitter.com/4nXLJXVH9y

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 23, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Organized by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin union @PFFW https://t.co/3FSjf8kUCa

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 23, 2022