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:
11th annual "Road Kill BBQ" is getting off to a great start. #1U pic.twitter.com/Cm9BXBUSX0
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 3, 2019
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Keep our pioneers in Alaska! Time to testify on Alaska Pioneer Homes (HB 96) is NOW (3 pm)! #akleg pic.twitter.com/IkT9Gk4nhd
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 23, 2019
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Huge thank you to all our Union Brothers and Sisters and Arizona State Legislators that participated in our 2019 #AZAFLCIO Day of Action at the Capitol today! Remember, the work does not stop here! #WeWorkForUnions @ Arizona State Capitol — at... https://t.co/ONnN7ZRS0K
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 17, 2019
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Expensive degree and no guaranteed job: More students are considering options outside of 4-year college https://t.co/RJLkA092B7
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) April 24, 2019
California Labor Federation:
Companies who dodge their obligation of providing basic protections like a minimum wage need to be held accountable. To put an end to cheating workers #CALeg must #DisruptInequality and vote #YesOnAB5. @LorenaAD80 https://t.co/JbOnMC9WlB
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 23, 2019
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Colorado can do it – reduce carbon emissions, make a difference on climate change and ensure a fair and just transition for displaced fossil fuel dependent workers at the same time. Read the report below!https://t.co/e7x5ozckq5
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 16, 2019
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Today we remembered and honored the lives of the 28 workers who were killed in the L'Ambiance Plaza collapse 32 years ago. We must recommit ourselves to fight for good, safe jobs for all working people. @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/jbdkQPGdb6
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 23, 2019
Florida AFL-CIO:
Week 7 was full of political tricks as the attack on Working Families continued. Watch our update videos covering all of the critical issues affecting you and your family during Legislative Session. Sign up for email alerts at https://t.co/tDa78A8Tvyhttps://t.co/i3td0bV3cE
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 22, 2019
Georgia AFL-CIO:
Union workers hit another milestone in building our energy future. This investment in Georgia's energy infrastructure & workers is key for the future of Georgia, its infrastructure & its economy as the state grows. Congratulations and thank you for the work you do every day! #1u pic.twitter.com/1Aa1mNYa04
— AFL-CIO Georgia (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 26, 2019
Idaho AFL-CIO:
#SpringCleaning? Be sure to buy #Union! #Solidarity #UnionYes #UnionProud #1u #MadeInUSA #unionstrong
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) April 22, 2019
Check out @Labor411 for a complete list! https://t.co/YH92oU5TtC pic.twitter.com/c7bNKxIrMr
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
The message that #StopAndShopWorkers sent to their company by collectively standing up for themselves, their families, and good jobs has resonated not only with the company, but all of America. Thank you to the hardworking @UFCW members at Stop & Shop for everything you’ve done!
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 22, 2019
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Workers Memorial Day Events Around Iowa https://t.co/kEyH9hGGnL pic.twitter.com/U8yqaGzQFX
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 23, 2019
Kansas State AFL-CIO:
Working people everywhere thanks you Governor Kelly for the veto of
— Kansas AFL-CIO (@KansasAFLCIO) March 25, 2019
SB 22. pic.twitter.com/ZEDqMXlbc6
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to our union brothers and sisters working with Operation Victory to build a home for a Veteran in need.
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) April 22, 2019
Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, GLCLC https://t.co/ZfF1HrgtzV
Maine AFL-CIO:
Chris Tucker of LIUNA Local 327 testifying in support of LD 1386 to improve the way prevailing hourly wages & benefits are set on state construction projects #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/GhJry21Hka
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 24, 2019
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Statement from President Tolman on the end of the 2019 UFCW Stop & Shop Worker Strike. Click for full statement: https://t.co/ZZ1CMFYjRJ #1u #solidarity #StopAndShopWorkers #Stopandshopstrike @StopDontShop pic.twitter.com/CkZC4OzRN9
— Massachusetts AFLCIO (@massaflcio) April 22, 2019
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
Painters lend a hand in the community https://t.co/vdXmSEj8kh
— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) April 24, 2019
Michigan AFL-CIO:
America’s largest one-day food drive is Saturday, May 11! Help your letter carriers #StampOutHunger: https://t.co/BP500FrxNF pic.twitter.com/7wntxQKwPk
— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) April 22, 2019
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
The House is back in session and they’re working on the Jobs bill, which includes paid family & medical leave, cracking down on #WageTheft, and earned sick and safe time. #PaidLeaveMN #mnleg #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 24, 2019
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Thanks to Senators Holsman, May, Nasheed, Arthur, Walsh, Rizzo, Sifton, Schupp, Williams, and Curls for standing up for Missouri voters and protecting our constitutional right to have a say in Missouri laws. Join us in thanking them for standing up against SJR1. #moleg pic.twitter.com/aFLe8GilEc
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 17, 2019
Montana AFL-CIO:
Under flags at half-mast to honor the fallen, Montana protects its future by making presumptive coverage for firefighters law. Thank you to @mcconnell_nate, our men and women in uniform, and everyone else who fought to make this happen! #mtpol #mtleg pic.twitter.com/WvQj8Dn1X5
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 18, 2019
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
We oppose any proposal that disproportionately increases taxes on low-income families. LB289 would increase the state sales taxes by 3/4 cent and the effects would fall heaviest on low-income families. Tell your senator to oppose LB289. Find senator here: https://t.co/qxFk3gHDC9
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) April 18, 2019
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Nevada’s legislators are learning about how paid apprenticeship programs benefit key communities and our economy at Apprenticeship Day 2019 at the #NVLeg. pic.twitter.com/cHbCgU6mO6
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) April 23, 2019
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
By acclamation @PresBrackett has been elected to a second term as NH AFL-CIO President! #nhpolitics
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 13, 2019
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
Congratulations Brothers and Sisters https://t.co/dhPjnvPbZ5
— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) April 18, 2019
New York State AFL-CIO:
President Cilento on the picket line with #UnionStrong @UAWRegion9A
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) April 17, 2019
CAMBA workers on strike in NYC. pic.twitter.com/TvJDuKqGzu
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
"The ban on collective bargaining for public employees denies us the information we need to recruit, retain, and ensure the safety and well-being of our employees." @CityofWinston @bessefornc #ncga #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/3fmCqnPo9J
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 24, 2019
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Union rallies outside GE as contract talks near. We stand united in #Solidarity with our @IUE_CWAUnion members! Across the country workers are finding their strength and power for dignity and respect... and winning! https://t.co/3BCS9OUpan
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 24, 2019
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to those who keep the work going! pic.twitter.com/Hoq9Oqtwfh
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) April 24, 2019
Oregon AFL-CIO:
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 20, 2019
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
2019 Hall of Fame Inductees - William Leskosky, (posthumously) AFSCME, Vicki Wyland SEIU, Ed Yankovich, Jr. UMWA. An outstanding annual event hosted by a Central Labor Council with outstanding members! — at DoubleTree Pittsburgh Meadow Lands https://t.co/zQRBC2jY3g
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 20, 2019
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
#HelpASisterOutPeriod The RI Coalition of Labor Union Women, w/ the support of @rifthp, @IBT251, @riaflcio, is launching our #HelpASisterOutPeriod campaign, to raise awareness for women who lack the financial means to purchase menstrual products. https://t.co/cIgjYAAcTb #1U
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 22, 2019
South Carolina AFL-CIO:
Facing Escalating Workplace Violence, Hospital Employees Have Had Enough https://t.co/U84xXMiEHh
— SC AFL-CIO (@SCAFLCIO) April 9, 2019
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
ICYMI: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pokes a sleeping tiger with his school voucher agenda https://t.co/M5ZewLoPZz
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 22, 2019
Texas AFL-CIO:
Dow locks out more than 200 workers in Deer Park https://t.co/vHUyrO5U8t via @houstonchron
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 23, 2019
Virginia AFL-CIO:
"We’re talking to people about labor history and we’re not even walking the walk in this institution." https://t.co/3rZVCX1g4v
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 23, 2019
Washington State Labor Council:
“Jacquie’s unexpected passing is a major loss for the labor movement in Washington state,” said WSLC President Larry Brown. https://t.co/N7rhBW1kIm
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 17, 2019
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
When underground labor is used, the communities lose millions.... payroll taxes go unpaid, the City of Charleston doesn't get its user fee. The state gets no state income taxes. https://t.co/q1vyqP7Ynp
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 16, 2019
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Wisconsin AFL-CIO Applauds Executive Order to Combat Worker Misclassification and Prevent Payroll Fraud, https://t.co/HeVsiPqY51
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 18, 2019