We Need You: 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:

Members of @unac4996AK create a safe space for students to learn and thrive at the @UA_System. Don’t you think they deserve a fair contract? #akleg #akgov #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/9w6brqrO3P

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 26, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Attention Phoenix 🧁 the LCSA is putting together their 3rd Annual Cupcake Chase 5k. Give back to the community & families in need, plus there will be cupcakes involved!

You can get more info on registering or sponsoring by going to: https://t.co/38uqaXZ5VX pic.twitter.com/TBOrbGquse

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) September 28, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

From the workplace to the streets and all the way to Sacramento, workers are organizing for power. We thank Gov. Newsom for recognizing that.

When workers organize, we win. As the 2022 Legislative Session ends, some incredible highlights: 1/ pic.twitter.com/Ns2y7ICnGv

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) September 30, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

CT @AFLCIO President @EHawthorne3 on #WindhamNurses strike line: “I hear all the time from hospital execs about the need to train more nurses. What I don’t hear is about the need to retain nurses! They must stop treating nurses as expendable & pay them their true worth!” pic.twitter.com/gw8gHPB2kP

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 23, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

The Florida AFL-CIO wants to express our most heartfelt sympathies to all of those suffering from Hurricane Ian. Words can’t express what too many are going through. We will be coordinating with our affiliates & professional relief organizations to do our part to help.

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 29, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

We still need your help family, to get ready for the upcoming election. Please sign up here at https://t.co/lVP7aTGA6Y
Join other members as we make this a historic election. Come be a part of history. Can’t wait to see you.#1u #unionstrong #georgia #unionproud #gapol #vote pic.twitter.com/sCQg6DvX5A

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 1, 2022

Illinois AFL-CIO:

We kicked off LGBTQ+ history month in Champaign-Urbana this weekend with IL AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Pat Devaney marching alongside Senator Scott Bennett, Representative Carol Ammons and 13th Congressional District Candidate Nikki Budzinski. #twill #LGBTQHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/PSwaq5tiSb

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Don’t quit – organize. https://t.co/i1nUqzvTtp

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month https://t.co/QTWEYCdfBb

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

Bates workers cast their ballots to unionize in December 2021, but @BatesCollege is still blocking the ballots from being counted.

Hey @ClaytonAtBates stop trying to break up your workers’ union & allow the @NLRB to count their ballots! https://t.co/ovEZ8M0XWH pic.twitter.com/kCpDN2aTI9

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

If it’s a day ending in “y”, you know what Labor is doing: Knocking Union doors around the state for @iamwesmoore, @arunamiller, @BrookeELierman, @BrownforMD, and ALL of the #UnionEndorsed candidates up and down the ballot. pic.twitter.com/nJQo90RQPg

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) September 24, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

We had a great weekend on the doors getting out there for @IBEW2222 brother @PaulFeeneyMA, as well as our statewide candidates: @maura_healey, @MayorDriscoll, @AndreaForAG, @DianaDiZoglio, @BillGalvin4MA, and @DebGoldbergMA #1u #mapoli pic.twitter.com/2Z4cGWtkmk

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) October 3, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Absentee ballots will be hitting mailboxes in just a few days! Does your state lawmaker support Michigan’s working families? pic.twitter.com/wre2uR5khX

— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) September 30, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

GOP Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett won’t commit to accepting November election results. https://t.co/F4ZwWjX8xj In case you didn’t need another reason to support @MNSteveSimon… #1u #Labor2022

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Another #UNION Project that was finished early, on budget, and with an incredible safety record. https://t.co/let01Y4VYO

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Montana State AFL-CIO:

Union apprenticeship programs are ready to roll with a path to a good paying job and a career. Creating barriers to funding for workers in Montana through excessive red tape and then funding machines to take our jobs is not the answer. #mtpol #mtnews https://t.co/fJvXatJJLT

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) September 21, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Thank you @MachinistsUnion for inviting our Executive Secretary Treasurer Susie Martinez to speak at your 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention!

“You’re all here because you decided to make a difference in your community and make our labor movement stronger!”#lAMStandingStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/GOoMPkVgly

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Monitoring House Education as they discuss bills sent to interim study. Today is HB1680. @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU pic.twitter.com/1fBbNV6YeF

— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

The Labor movement is rising up all over the country and in New Jersey, you can be a part of this historic moment by joining a labor walk! Check out the message and pictures from last week’s walks and view the schedule to join:https://t.co/SrWeHoMYvi pic.twitter.com/VTUT3mpWqo

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

Candidates seeking a NYS AFL-CIO endorsement must meet a high threshold of support. On our latest podcast we break down the process, discuss what’s at stake & how union members make their voices heard. Listen where you get your podcasts or watch here: https://t.co/NFKXFxigTD pic.twitter.com/m5m2evMBw0

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

“Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and organize!” @wileynickel quoting @algore on what we have to do to win for working families in November. #CountMeIn #1u pic.twitter.com/3oRJtjSBwH

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 30, 2022

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

Bobcat workers win United Steelworkers representation in Bismarck!!! SOLIDARITY!https://t.co/8TrdSpgvne

— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) September 29, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

A few days ago, the @DropkickMurphys received an award from the #Ohio @AFLCIO for a career of creating pro-worker music. Today, they released their new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists based on the writings of Woody Guthrie. Get it today! https://t.co/jEGmktwffW pic.twitter.com/yEpW5iQo0n

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 30, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Born to a family of Mexican-American field workers, former @OregonAFLCIO Exec VP Linda Chavez-Thompson was dedicated to advancing the rights of workers and became one of the foremost labor leaders in the U.S. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #NHHM pic.twitter.com/UsRMXFQ0wB

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 3, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

#PowerToThePeople #UnionStrong #UnionProud #PAAFLCIO #AFLCIO #Union #1U #GenderEquality

Learn more: https://t.co/JCBbXV8D3T pic.twitter.com/lS61Ae9pmH

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 1, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

It is important that we support leaders who are going to fight for workers at every level of government – this is why we are proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2022 General Election ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #LaborVotes

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) September 20, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Rio Grande Valley get-out-the-vote labor block walks are building momentum. #1u https://t.co/x8llx7kUqd

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 2, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Solidarity with @MachinistsUnion woodworkers on strike! Weyco had more than 10 BILLION in revenue in 2021 but wants to cut healthcare benefits for the workers whose labor made that money. @Weyerhaeuser must do better for timber families! #DoBetterDevin #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/V558EQlmu4

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 29, 2022

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim Bowen’s family and loved ones. 🙏❤https://t.co/MaziHh4R46

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) September 27, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Join us on the doors and phones this October. Labor 2022 volunteer schedule –> https://t.co/PKHQVyHRbW

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 3, 2022