It's time once again to take a look at the battles for the rights of working families in the states. Here is what the unions in the states are talking about this week. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations and labor councils on Twitter.
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Remember all that hoopla about passing Prop 123? How holding your noise and voting "Yes" was needed to lift... https://t.co/qWENpAlLNd
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 11, 2016
California Labor Federation:
When women organize, we win for ALL workers. CA's historic #PaidFamilyLeave law is a shining example #1uWomen #1u https://t.co/0ILc4e382h
— California Labor (@CaliforniaLabor) August 12, 2016
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Ready to help us defeat @realDonaldTrump in November? Sign-up here to get on board! https://t.co/kbEcQDID5P #NeverTrump #copolitics
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) August 16, 2016
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
All income growth in CT since the 2008 recession went to the top 1% https://t.co/aej1Mk4TgS #CTBudget #Austerity @AFTCT @c4mc
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 9, 2016
Florida AFL-CIO:
Voting for working family candidates is the best way we can change this. #flunion #1u https://t.co/9yVqiI2TFK
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 15, 2016
Idaho State AFL-CIO:
I just signed this petition to tell Congress to rein in #BigBanks. Sign too! https://t.co/wefXDNfuSA via @AFLCIO #glasssteagall #1u
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) August 10, 2016
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Tell @realDonaldTrump Right to Work is WRONG for working people! Sign the petition here: https://t.co/h3c7v1uCE9
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 8, 2016
Iowa Federation of Labor:
ALEC Under Attack: Activism Matters https://t.co/OXWQA7lDny
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) August 16, 2016
Kansas State AFL-CIO:
Pendulum swinging back? Momentum shift happening right now, but only if you vote! https://t.co/iCkuBjpa3z
— Kansas AFL-CIO (@KansasAFLCIO) August 15, 2016
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
No discounting the power of a great teacher https://t.co/yaGWXeRBB6 https://t.co/46slrpOe0t
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) August 16, 2016
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
Chipotle Fined for Discriminating Against Pregnant Worker https://t.co/7P1kj9EWyF
— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) August 16, 2016
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Why clerks are encouraging absentee ballots for November's election https://t.co/i6bE8ERFy0
— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) August 16, 2016
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Native pride meets union pride in Cement Masons’ training program https://t.co/vIIKbwgXy9 (via @unionadvocate) @MNBldgTrades #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 4, 2016
Missouri AFL-CIO:
#StopRTW! pic.twitter.com/3hpp5Nohbx
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 13, 2016
Montana State AFL-CIO:
They’re setting up the state budget to be driven by the initiative process instead of the legislative process. #i181 #mtleg
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) August 16, 2016
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Join in #Solidarity @NHAFLCIO @massaflcio and 100k #workingpeople by attending a labor walk https://t.co/SMZUt5Byi9 https://t.co/wJe0W6Vnef
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 9, 2016
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Congrats labor candidate grads of ’16! Looking forward to election victories & working family voices in NJ gov. pic.twitter.com/pFZKCIlt8W
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 14, 2016
New York State AFL-CIO:
Cici Evans from @CSEALocal1000 makes a great point. @HillaryClinton was there. That's why #WereWithHer @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/R7KfqgaDXM
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) August 12, 2016
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Beyond Bathrooms:@PatMcCroryNC's #HB2 flushed local power, workplace rights down toilet https://t.co/lyFhQwJlrq pic.twitter.com/TeBf2swPgH
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 13, 2016
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Enabler @robportman is complicit here with his record of forcing unfair trade deals. #ohsen https://t.co/UcOn4wHjKh
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 16, 2016
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The collective power of workers leads to big changes politically: https://t.co/SeElAWor1H #1u
— The Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 5, 2016
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Trump’s Frankenstein economics https://t.co/a9yQU0HnZF And if you think this plan will work, I have a bridge to sell you. #voodooeconpart2
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 9, 2016
South Carolina AFL-CIO:
We must battle against the TPP and Larry Cohen is a great leader, https://t.co/I0U8jbZGXJ
— SC AFL-CIO (@SCAFLCIO) August 15, 2016
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
"As of 2015, only about 12 percent of American workers had access to paid family leave." https://t.co/pxI5i1cZiS
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) August 9, 2016
Texas AFL-CIO:
We're launching @TexasAFLCIO Ruth Ellinger TX Labor Leaders School for union members. Details & application: https://t.co/VXSpPnkve2. #1u
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 11, 2016
Virginia AFL-CIO:
In dollar terms, what group of Americans steals the most from their fellow citizens each year? Answer: Employers. https://t.co/toojsfaOO1
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 16, 2016
Washington State Labor Council:
It took about 40 years, but it finally happened... Union #Cannabis! https://t.co/kjrofJ93mn pic.twitter.com/Hs2I7Kvrtg
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 15, 2016
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
Charleston Gazette-Mail | Kanawha judge blocks WV right-to-work #wvlegis #wvpol https://t.co/ZbNycc2sca
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) August 11, 2016
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Professional fighters association launches union targeting UFC athletes, https://t.co/vxZbD6Cgbi #1u
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 16, 2016