Working Every Day to Elect Worker Champions: 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 X (formerly Twitter).

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Yesterday, President Joelle Hall participated in a forum on Ballot Measure One at the RDC breakfast. This historic initiative will:

✅ Increase the Minimum Wage to $15 Over 3 Years
✅ Guarantee Earned Sick Leave for Alaska's Workers
✅ Improve Worker Freedom on the Job pic.twitter.com/7Mjwd9d32S

- Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) October 18, 2024

Arizona AFL-CIO:

This morning we joined our fellow #UnionSiblings for a Labor Rally and canvass launch at Arizona Education Assiciation in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!

- Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 12, 2024

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Stand with CVS workers, join a @ufcw324 picket line near you! ✊ https://t.co/nSH9EJzDs3

- California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 20, 2024

Colorado AFL-CIO:

The election is right around the corner! On November 5th, we need to show our collective powers as workers at the ballot box. We're working everyday to elect these worker champions in November. Make sure you're registered to vote! pic.twitter.com/ZLQ4Y5dgdz

- Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 17, 2024

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Thanks to our incredible Connecticut @ActiveRetirees members for making phone calls and writing post cards to fellow retirees about supporting pro-worker candidates! #LaborVotespic.twitter.com/tAmbBbH5bA

- Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Florida AFL-CIO:

Early voting for the 2024 general election has started in several counties this morning. If you haven't voted already, find a convenient early voting location close to you at https://t.co/EugzngMA1S!

- Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Need a ride to the polls? Union members and workers' rights supporters, get your voice heard. Rides provided by Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda from early voting to November 5, 2024. Schedule at https://t.co/a3DqfGznS0. #YourVoteMatters#UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/xg7BggVpEb

- Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 15, 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Transportation advocates were in Springfield last week testifying on the importance of adequately funding our transit systems across IL. Access to good, public transit impacts all of us: from getting us to our jobs, our healthcare and spending time with our loved ones. #1upic.twitter.com/3VKfsoBctO

- Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Maine AFL-CIO:

Union member volunteers have knocked over 17,000 doors to elect pro-worker legislative candidates so far!https://t.co/TGBKBelJKD#mepolitics

- Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Don't miss the rally at South Station on Wednesday to support Keolis Commuter Rail Workers! These workers transport over 100,000 passengers in and out of Boston every weekday, yet they are the lowest paid commuter rail employees in the country. #mapolipic.twitter.com/VVwYdSwMCj

- Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 21, 2024

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

This is what standing with union workers looks like. While Trump trashes Detroit, insults auto workers, and brags about denying workers overtime, Kamala Harris is fighting to save the livelihood of the working class. https://t.co/RMjc7EbkIE

- Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 17, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Another great Saturday for our Labor 2024 volunteers! Want to talk to your fellow union members about our Labor-endorsed candidates? Sign up at https://t.co/RrBFREJreF#BetterInAUnion#UnionsForHarris#mnlegpic.twitter.com/qMKSbVERHW

- Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 19, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

It's time to close the gap and secure the #PaidSickDays we deserve. Prop A also requires employers to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Vote #YesOnPropA this November to bring earned paid sick days to Missouri. pic.twitter.com/2OohA55LHz

- Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Another Day Another Labor SuperWalk!

When We Fight, We Win!

️In-Person Early Voting: Sat, 10/19 - Fri, 11/1

Election Day: Tue, 11/5 pic.twitter.com/YEKOOjUUT1

- Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 20, 2024

New York State AFL-CIO:

Ready to hit the doors! #UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/Er3KIeG0aT

- NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 19, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

This week, the Trump-Vance campaign is making stops in North Carolina. So we're taking this opportunity to talk about some of the top reasons why working people in NC are voting for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz! #LaborVotespic.twitter.com/kKa6PITaYM

- NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

We are sharing this and we hope you do, too. Not just on Twitter, but text friends and family. We can turn the corner and have a better tomorrow where the rights of every American, not just a select few, are honored. https://t.co/1JDZUoMaiD

- Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 20, 2024

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Join #OregonLabor this Saturday at a canvass for State Rep. and union member Hoa Nguyen and Dan Rayfield, our next Attorney General!

A BBQ lunch will be provided by Portland Fire Fighters @iaff43!

Sign up and get more info at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqnpic.twitter.com/q1YjGhEZNC

- Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

That sea of green is going to help us GOTV in northeast PA.

When we knock, WE WIN!

Ready to help? https://t.co/3RqtKf6D9i#Labor2024#UnionsForHarrispic.twitter.com/TAdhlW0qdU

- PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 19, 2024

Texas AFL-CIO:

It's finally here!

Today is the FIRST DAY of Early Vote - so get out there and fight back against the billionaires and their anti-worker puppets by making your voice heard

Problems voting? Call the Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE pic.twitter.com/Nr3ouOJk2g

- Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 21, 2024

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Solidarity with @UniteHereLocal8 hotel workers at the Doubletree Seattle Airport and Seattle Airport Hilton!

Hotel workers are on strike all over the US. Don't cross the picket lin‼️ Check https://t.co/bciAS6IleJ before you travel. pic.twitter.com/M0XXsuZquD

- Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 18, 2024

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Union member candidate spotlight. Dana Glasstein, candidate for Wisconsin's 22nd Assembly District, is a @WEAC member. pic.twitter.com/JZVy37sEan

- WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 21, 2024