You Could Make $1.3 Million More with a Union: 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:

We could not be more proud of our labor sister Crystal Tidwell for winning her election to the Fairbanks City Council!

As a Field Rep for IUOE 302 and a graduate of the A.A.A. Labor Candidate School, Crystal will be a fighting force for working families. ✊ pic.twitter.com/Vle1FlBREZ

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

On National #ComingOutDay we must celebrate the courage of the #LGBTQIA community and work towards creating a place where all can live openly pic.twitter.com/otvNIXlxJ7

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 11, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay— and every day— we must honor the past, the present, and the future of Indigenous cultures.

We also must continue the fight for respect, representation, equity and justice for Indigenous communities. pic.twitter.com/wgIDrG6WNi

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) October 10, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Listen to Colorado labor organizer Alejo Gonzalez on Invisibilia. #coloradopolitics #coleg #1u #unionstrong https://t.co/TNulNJR8CZ

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 12, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

.@SenBlumenthal: “Hospitals should be putting patients above profits.” Thank you, Sen. Blumenthal, for standing with nurses, hospital staff & patients! https://t.co/6QccazSnhl

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 11, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

The Florida AFL-CIO continues to roll trucks into SW Florida driven by our @teamsters packed with relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Ian. Help us keep the trucks full and moving by donating to our relief effort. https://t.co/yzGF4pT4c2 pic.twitter.com/ieidvmyvGF

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 7, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Early voting begins Oct. 17th!!! It’s time to get to know who’s on your ballot. Here’s a few things you need to know about Stacey Abrams, one of Georgia’s candidates for governor. #staceyabrams #gapol #voteready #unfinishedbusiness #TGCC pic.twitter.com/NugO2IQboF

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 12, 2022

Illinois AFL-CIO:

New study shows that workers in a union are likely to make $1.3 million over the course of their lifetime.https://t.co/GqO6klF66j#UnionYes

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Hoosiers showed up last night to tell US Steel – FAIR CONTRACT NOW. #NoJusticeNoPeace https://t.co/nk6hTbv9LK

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Notifies Employees of Labor Law Violations https://t.co/pOqfu35q5i

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

In 2012, corrections officer Phil Newth nearly lost his home after suffering a heart attack due to work-related stress. He was barely able to save it thanks to a $2/hr pay increase that the Maine Legislature passed over Gov. LePage’s veto. (1)https://t.co/RhzDWgmkHz pic.twitter.com/Njm6mi0cWa

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

From Hagerstown to East Baltimore County. From the City to Prince George’s… Labor is knocking union doors for our endorsed candidates. #VoteUnion @1199SEIU_MDDC@AFSCMEMaryland @AFT_Maryland @AFGENational @IBEW pic.twitter.com/Y9RpW5va13

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) October 8, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Labor is out in strong support of @maura_healey tonight before the debate #1u #mapoli pic.twitter.com/kygJNYIj70

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) October 12, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

#PrevailingWage ensures a fairer and more competitive bidding process for contractors, and means more working men and women are paid a living wage that can support their families https://t.co/3sZAHQS9wa

— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 11, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

25 days. Are you ready to knock on doors or make phone calls to your fellow union members? https://t.co/I4NX7WqgSw #1u #Labor2022 #MNVotes pic.twitter.com/LqvsWOuX94

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 13, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

FACTS:

– 52% of non-union workers
– 61% of women workers
– And nearly 75% of workers 18-24 say they would vote for a union if an election was held today

Learn how @USDOL is helping more workers organize: https://t.co/LHCjmSnPt4 #UnionsMatter pic.twitter.com/vZJxG95I2l

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 10, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

This is how we do it!

Our volunteers in Reno are ready and excited to knock on doors for our pro-labor candidates who will fight for Nevada’s working families! #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/RejiDJJPvp

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 8, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

House Ed. Committee work session on HB1229. A student w/out a decent lunch is student who isn’t learning. @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU pic.twitter.com/xyRUSRSq1Q

— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) October 6, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Union-endorsed candidates support good union wages and good union jobs. They will fight for living wage, prevailing wage; equal pay, worker training, apprenticeships, clean energy, infrastructure and American manufacturing. Visit https://t.co/2b65aZAdPY to learn more pic.twitter.com/k0CIYu9Wuf

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) October 11, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

Broome Tioga Central Labor Council walking doors for @JoshuaUE99 and @leawebbforny Webb! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/cFFNolBvbg

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 8, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Awesome turnout by @nalc_national @seiu and other @cmlaborcouncil members at our Labor 2022 walk in Charlotte last Saturday! Join us every Saturday until Election Day at https://t.co/0qud9EI45U! #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/hNEl0pNxmh

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 10, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Welcome to the movement, @DroUnited! #Solidarity forever, for your #Union makes us strong! https://t.co/gxeG9UrhCG

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 13, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Giving @Apple_Union workers a real voice at the table means workplace safety can be acknowledged and addressed. #UnionStrong https://t.co/9UWjgUAMSo

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 12, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Yesterday our Secretary Treasurer George Piasecki, was joined by @wildforcongress and @steelworkers District 10 Director Bernie Hall for an event in Lansford. #1u #UnionStrong #UnionProud #PowerToThePeople pic.twitter.com/hjhFPn2zoh

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 13, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Listen to RI AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer @PatCrowley401 talk about the Rhode Island labor movement and our impact on issues important to working class families with @BillBartholomew on the Bartholomewtown Podcast ✊🎧 https://t.co/00pucgL3ha

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) October 6, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

In our appearance on @TheLoyalOppoTN, we share the statistics on why “Right-to-Work” is wrong for Tennessee. Give it a listen:#1u #Labor2022 #NoOn1 pic.twitter.com/hEMFS9lvqU

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) October 13, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Yesterday we joined the National Elevator Industry Educational Program Fair. Worker and public safety is a priority for our members. @IUEC apprenticeship program is critical and benefits workers, employers and the public. #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/CEjJuRohSn

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 12, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

We are proud to announce that April Sims & Cherika Carter have been selected by affiliated unions to lead the WSLC.

This selection is historic: Sims will be the first woman & POC to serve as Pres. & together, Sims & Carter will be the first Black leadership team to head the WSLC https://t.co/Zb7eYOjpQf

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 11, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Great news for workers. Biden Proposal Could Lead to Employee Status for Gig Workers https://t.co/6g499Qx33V

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 12, 2022