Happy New Year: 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).

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California is $16.50 an hour for all employers. Some cities and counties have higher minimum wages than the state’s rate. Take a look and see if your city/county falls into this category. Everyone deserves a living wage! pic.twitter.com/2xDKkS0nJo

— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) January 3, 2025

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Colorado AFL-CIO Wrapped! As we move into the new year, we wanted to reflect on our wins from 2024:1️⃣ We hosted the Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School with great feedback and with the highest attendance in recent recorded history, with nearly 300 people! pic.twitter.com/YodeBUWz18

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) January 1, 2025

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

IAM members at Pratt protest forced unpaid furlough days and prepare for upcoming contract negotiations! Proud to stand with the @MachinistsUnion! #solidarity pic.twitter.com/YPd3DqgCed

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) January 3, 2025

Illinois AFL-CIO:

It’s that time of year again — the lame duck session, held before the new legislature is sworn in. Follow along on https://t.co/Nf2sTD34wT to learn how your union is impacted by state government! pic.twitter.com/HD0rWsDtk4

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) January 4, 2025

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Workers deserve a dignified retirement. Public sector workers and union members across the nation will now have the benefits they’ve earned. https://t.co/5E9io6c5y0

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) January 6, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Senator Kari Dziedzic will forever hold a place in Minnesota history for her leadership in making our state one of the best for working people. Minnesota’s Labor Movement grieves with the many who knew her and we wish peace to her family and friends. https://t.co/PW8M6vzzdT

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) December 28, 2024

Missouri AFL-CIO:

❄️ Shoutout to the Snow Plow Drivers!Thank you for braving the cold, working long hours, and working to clear roadways. Your hard work makes a difference for everyone! pic.twitter.com/C4zsd5ojaL

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 5, 2025

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” Save the date so Nebraska Legislatures know workers have a voice in our state! #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/ebOopcwzC8

— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) January 3, 2025

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

28 days left to apply! Nevada high school seniors in the graduating class of 2025 with a 2.0 or higher GPA may apply for this scholarship.One parent must be an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO. pic.twitter.com/Uh5PvcXCVC

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) January 3, 2025

New York State AFL-CIO:

Best way to improve your wages, benefits and working conditions in 2025? Go union. pic.twitter.com/BfApI5J4AE

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) December 30, 2024

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

In 2024, unions of working people in NC overcame corporate power, natural disasters, and national political headwinds to win record contracts, rebuild communities, and elect labor champions. Read our 2024 Annual Report: https://t.co/1McT8PVg7V #1u

— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 31, 2024

Ohio AFL-CIO:

#Ohio @AFLCIO President Tim Burga is with @Oapse4 @AFSCME President Lois Carson and @SherrodBrown as @POTUS signs the Social Security Fairness Act to ensure every public servant gets the full retirement they earned. pic.twitter.com/i0n7GZEGgE

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 5, 2025

Oregon AFL-CIO:

It was fantastic closing out 2024 with another organizing win in Ashland. Let’s push to give even more workers the chance to change their lives by joining a union in 2025! https://t.co/eWnyXSVRWu

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 3, 2025

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Join a union! pic.twitter.com/130CgzsVGu

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 1, 2025

Texas AFL-CIO:

Why do we always hear about retail theft but not wage theft?In TX, min. wage violations cost individual workers nearly $4K/year on average.And the state doesn’t care: From 2010-2020, it ordered $99M in back wages – but 80% of those payments haven’t been received by workers.

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 3, 2025