Union Power on the Rise: 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:

We wish brother Tom Chamberlain the best with his retirement. #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/f2HBSFoKFQ

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 30, 2019

Alaska AFL-CIO:

We are also excited to support our sister @galradio for FNSB Assembly! #themindycampaign #akleg https://t.co/HPS0I57QHr

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Arkansas AFL-CIO:

Please remember our Sister in Odessa who lost her life this week. 😔 https://t.co/kvaQqzYvRP

— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) September 2, 2019

California Labor Federation:

Solidarity with Port Truck Drivers ✊ #EndWageTheft #PortStrike #AB5 https://t.co/O5ZNOCWJYW

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) September 9, 2019

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

“If we can get 99 percent of people to fight together for a more dignified life, we will get it. Let’s get it.” #1u https://t.co/SSQfsQD5EM

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 6, 2019

Florida AFL-CIO:

“I will be your ally in Tallahassee, we will stand with you and we will stand together in fighting for our future.” ⁦@NikkiFriedFL⁩ joins us at the Biennial AFL-CIO Conference. We’re excited about the new ideas she brings and her accomplishments so far. pic.twitter.com/wVSV2lfxnC

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 8, 2019

Idaho AFL-CIO:

#1u #UnionStrong #IdahoUnions #AFLCIO #IDAFLCIO #LaborUnions pic.twitter.com/Z0Ao7YxIg7

— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Trump’s NLRB sides with corporations over working people #ElectionsMatter #1u https://t.co/Ale2EPPlgJ

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Iowa Federation of Labor:

How American Workers Won the Eight-Hour Workday https://t.co/pr85ugE9JR

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) September 9, 2019

Maine AFL-CIO:

“We are literally forced to work consecutive shifts from nights to days without enough time to sleep. Our fight, first and foremost, is for safe patient care.” https://t.co/w5wfwGi7Fv @MeNursesUnion @AFLCIO #mepolitics

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Members of the Mass AFL-CIO’s Young Workers Movement are in #Marshfield standing on the picket line with @Teamsters25 in their fight for a fair contract. #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/k8TJi12Jxe

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 4, 2019

Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:

Challenger paratransit workers reach first-time tentative agreement – Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO https://t.co/UUjoobX9WA

— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) September 9, 2019

Michigan AFL-CIO:

#Solidarity https://t.co/JOvPF69Mjv

— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) September 6, 2019

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Five Signs That Worker Power Is on the Rise https://t.co/tyJ1N15O3I #1u pic.twitter.com/FLBXc7GYT6

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 8, 2019

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you care about is struggling, please know you’re not alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. #WSD2019 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay pic.twitter.com/mED2I8LbNV

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Montana AFL-CIO:

🚨Job Opportunity🚨
If you’re looking to break into political work and organizing @MontanaFed is great place to start. https://t.co/XJWMt74QDK

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) September 6, 2019

Nebraska AFL-CIO:

Working people want a better life for everyone, not just the wealthy few. #laborDay #1u pic.twitter.com/oZeqRH5VeR

— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) August 28, 2019

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Watch Pres. Glenn Brackett at today’s NHDP Convention addressing 15,000 friends and allies at https://t.co/OQB8giXmQC. pic.twitter.com/WCm0GIk2CC

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 7, 2019

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

President Vince Alvarado in the dunk tank this #LaborDay https://t.co/Dk8PUcBuHJ

— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) September 2, 2019

New York State AFL-CIO:

And we are off! #UnionStrong #Solidarity #LDP2019 @centrallabornyc pic.twitter.com/dKp1m0lhGE

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) September 7, 2019

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Opinion: In This Economy, Every Day Should Be #LaborDay https://t.co/sQbeZfwpZB via @MikeElk #1u

— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 3, 2019

Ohio AFL-CIO:

👏👏👏
Being #UnionStrong = Strong Communities! https://t.co/l3PMKtqNz7

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 9, 2019

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Yes, America is Rigged Against Workers https://t.co/wia8ybPsk3

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) September 6, 2019

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Unbelievable. https://t.co/SB5QG97rWw

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 8, 2019

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Have you ever seen a snake at a #LaborDay parade? Thank you, @The_UWUA because now we have!! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/g62H7LOe4W

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 2, 2019

Texas AFL-CIO:

State employees rally for higher pay https://t.co/7JgC1HoEUZ

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 7, 2019

Virginia AFL-CIO:

20,000 @ATT workers in the South went on strike—and won. @CWAUnion, congratulations on a big win. Read about it here: https://t.co/R506v1v3NX #UnionStrong #Solidarity #JoinAUnion #Winning pic.twitter.com/hgHC1AEkTw

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 10, 2019

Washington State Labor Council:

ICYMI… The high cost of Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 (by the WSLC’s David Groves) #waelex https://t.co/RiyOnFEYYu

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 9, 2019

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

Happy Labor Day everyone!!

Workers around the country are winning because we are standing together and communities are rallying behind us. In fact, fresh research from Gallup shows approval of unions at 64 percent, a nearly 50-year high. #WV #wvpol #UnionStrong 💪 pic.twitter.com/qzPyTDmLJI

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) September 2, 2019

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Kenosha AFL-CIO chooses 2 for Labor Person of Year, https://t.co/AYpepI2Mxv

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 3, 2019