Solidarity Brewing: 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:

Crossing a picket line undermines the collective power of all workers.

Incredible showing of solidarity from the faculty of the UC system! ✊ #1u https://t.co/KlFzHDuZxl

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) November 28, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

SOLIDARITY BREWING: Two Peet’s Coffee locations in Davis, CA send signed union cards to the NLRB.

“I got the highest mark you can get and that raise was 50 cents. With inflation, that’s less money than I made last year. It radicalized me.”https://t.co/hUuU2a9CBR

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) November 28, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

TONIGHT: Special labor music episode on the Labor Exchange (11/28) listen on KGNU 6:00 pm 88.5 FM 1390 Denver/Boulder https://t.co/fuXuspLb93 #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/Rs73F5hQPz

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) November 28, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Affiliates of the CT Building Trades provide 17 joint apprenticeship training programs to allow workers a pathway to career and financial stability. Union apprenticeships are paid, and graduates finish their programs without any debt. @NABTU https://t.co/gv5i8B5YvG

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) November 21, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

🔥 Sen. Warnock is a true champion of our movement who works with the interest of our working families in mind.

We’re all in to re-elect him to the Senate—but we can’t do it alone. Do YOU have a plan to vote?

Make one now: https://t.co/MIAxuAdUNY pic.twitter.com/1uxBr5rKRx

— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) November 20, 2022

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Traveling for the holidays? Make sure to thank a union member.

Flight attendants to baggage handlers to concession workers – they are there for you when you’re on the go.

Whether you’re staying home or heading out, here are some travel tips:https://t.co/oK7accSIZo

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) November 21, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Only 36% of newly organized units reach a collective bargaining agreement within one year, and only 58% after two years.

Some employers drag out the bargaining process by stalling. We must pass the PRO Act to help protect workers in this situation. https://t.co/Nepepwinga

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) November 28, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

OPINION: Working people key in driving midterm wins — and we’re just getting started https://t.co/0qeZaQHdxv

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) November 29, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

There will be a “sip-in” to support workers who are holding a union vote at Little Dog coffee shop in Brunswick from 11am to 3pm on Wed., Nov. 30. If you’re in the neighborhood stop by & show some support! https://t.co/MIrFQ6ceFq

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) November 26, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to #LaborEndorsed candidate, @GarySim13775417 for his victory in the district 12B Delegate race! #VoteUnion pic.twitter.com/HpS4ZzUU6n

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) November 19, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Support the labor movement, buy union ✊✊ https://t.co/AAl8bAX5aV pic.twitter.com/WbOXHRaVCI

— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) November 23, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

#Labor2022 was a member to member voter mobilization program independent of any party or candidate. Union volunteers knocked on 62,000 doors! #1u #mnleg #mngov pic.twitter.com/f2U7ovBF4N

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

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Yup. #1u pic.twitter.com/9eHHoJ047i

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) November 28, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to @NVSenateDems & Senate Majority Leader @Nicole4Nevada on your incredible leadership! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/DM7wNO7r0R

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) November 16, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Education day at the Gov. Budget Comm. w/numbers from Universities, Community Colleges, & Dept. of Ed. (pictured: Caitlin Davis & Tammy Vaillancourt – NH ed.) @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @APWU pic.twitter.com/7xvIomXRGw

— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) November 29, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/xLjEV6kmC9

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) November 24, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Want to help re-elect @ReverendWarnock? Shoot us a DM and we can get you hooked up to a phone bank to call fellow @AFLCIO #union members in Georgia about getting out the vote! https://t.co/ZvFZmHP9Oy

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) November 28, 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

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to our president, Angela Ferritto, who has been named to the transition leadership board for Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis. #1u #powertothepeople #UnionStrong #UnionProud https://t.co/NWl198GBMy

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) November 23, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Thank you Speaker @JoeShekarchi and Senate President @SenatorRuggerio for joining our executive board meeting today.

We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us and we look forward to our continued work fighting for working people https://t.co/WACbBRKvrF

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) November 29, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

“The Fort Worth NewsGuild is dedicated to fair conditions for Star-Telegram employees. No amount of union busting will change that,”: @FortWorthGuild We stand in solidarity with the journalists at the Star-Telegram. #1uhttps://t.co/aO1LpMIXIk

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) November 29, 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

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

#WeRollTogether 🎲 Support organizing workers at Noble Knight Games. Let workers know #WeRollTogether when you come in to the store, in the Order Notes at online checkout and on social media. @CWAunion @NkgUnited #1u #WIunion pic.twitter.com/c9dsSwOcxM

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