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.
Alaska AFL-CIO:
It's time to abandon the sinking ship that is the #akgov - Don't let him take the state down with him! The #akleg needs to vote to override these vetoes and #SaveOurState from drastic and dangerous budget cuts - they are reckless and nonsensical. pic.twitter.com/vQg74VlXMH
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 9, 2019
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Learn about NEU: A union that provides a voice for nonprofit employees. #labor #1u #neu #unionstrong https://t.co/OoVv2HBAcW
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) July 8, 2019
California Labor Federation:
Misclassified workers miss out on protections such as health benefits, minimum wage, & safety protections. With #AB5, we have the opportunity to protect workers from exploitation! It's time to #DisruptInequality and say #YesonAB5! pic.twitter.com/qy0hdIGLyA
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 9, 2019
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
.@UNITEHERE President @DTaylorUH: "We are in a moment of time where we have the opportunity to organize on a scale we have never seen in our lifetime. This moment will not last. And by the way, it won’t wait on us." https://t.co/x4HGf9EGwX
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) July 3, 2019
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Sending solidarity to Amazon workers in Minnesota. ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 15, 2019
Skip #PrimeDay and stand with workers! #1u https://t.co/7XafI2W3tP
Iowa Federation of Labor:
The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/PmTM5ZBUXX Thanks to @AFGENational @IBEW @USWBlogger #1u #teach19
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 16, 2019
Maine AFL-CIO:
Here's our weekly labor update including a nurses contract rally in Machias, how public sector workers are responding to the Janus decision, the history of IBEW 1837 and more! https://t.co/KWvXbvD88H #mepolitics
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 5, 2019
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Did you catch it in the @BostonGlobe this morning? Chris Carlozzi of the @nfib_ma is actually arguing that we should weaken public sector unions because they advocate for raising the minimum wage and want "high earners" to pay their fair share in taxes!! #RaiseTheWage #janus #1u pic.twitter.com/GSAFVf9PV0
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 11, 2019
Metropolitan Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
How a transit union triumphed in an anti-union stronghold https://t.co/ejPVJjJw3p
— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) July 12, 2019
Michigan AFL-CIO:
It’s no coincidence that these disparities begin to widen when corporate and political attacks set out to weaken unions. The labor movement was born from the need to protect the freedoms of working people. #1u #Solidarityhttps://t.co/0DiAXq8oEy
— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) July 10, 2019
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesota lawmakers, officials hail new wage theft law as nation's strongest https://t.co/pFhorgItxf #mnleg pic.twitter.com/9o85xqvtDg
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 16, 2019
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Natural disasters across #Missouri has affected many of our brothers and sisters. We have set up the Missouri Working Families Relief Fund to help union members in their time of need. We are seeking donations to help our brothers and sisters. #1u https://t.co/LEQ6nuhLS4 pic.twitter.com/yekFXeiGNV
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 9, 2019
Montana AFL-CIO:
Just in case you didn't know why we should skip Prime Day read this. https://t.co/38UA1tcPKn https://t.co/4KIOpFT12d
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) July 15, 2019
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
“Why Young Workers Are Embracing Labor Unions” https://t.co/kH6wv2RGUj .@AFLCIO
— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) July 12, 2019
New York State AFL-CIO:
President Cilento at 31:30 highlighting the work of the @Renew911health and our commitment to fighting for 1st responders and victims of 9/11. #NeverForget #Renew911vcf https://t.co/ldYQFkwvOB
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) July 15, 2019
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
D Taylor, @unitehere: So you want a #GeneralStrike? Win victories first, and we can build on those wins. Dream big. Get creative. #NN19 #1u pic.twitter.com/JqGSuGgTKK
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 11, 2019
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
On #PrimeDay, @Amazon pays less in taxes than its employees do. It’s one of the largest companies on the planet. But many Amazon workers work full-time and still can’t afford the necessities. pic.twitter.com/Qhn1KI3cpl
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) July 15, 2019
Ohio AFL-CIO:
We don’t always agree with @gop @RepMikeTurner but we appreciate you standing up against hate. Now let’s agree on the #PROAct that will protect everyone at the workplace from same discrimination. https://t.co/NZs8UfIIY2
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 15, 2019
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
The YELL Conference is coming!
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) July 16, 2019
Sep 19-20! Send your young/new workers to not only become educated on Union history and issues, but return energized and engaged to recruit other young workers to follow suit.
For more info and to register go to https://t.co/8VSySApHDb pic.twitter.com/q5q12isL28
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Telling #FredMeyer to fix the pay gap between women and men. #PayEquity now! pic.twitter.com/lLExhE48M1
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 16, 2019
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
KEEP! IT! OPEN! We were so proud to join the nurses and medical staff at #hahnemannhospital last week. Sending you #solidarity from across the Commonwealth.#keepitopen @pennanurses @PhillyAFLCIO @afscme DC33 pic.twitter.com/L7Z0A5DrlS
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 15, 2019
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Grilling Season https://t.co/ANn6BnH0ob #1U #UnionMade #Grilling #BBQ #Unions #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll #Solidarity
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) July 12, 2019
South Carolina AFL-CIO:
Do you fly? https://t.co/HKcvYyQtes
— SC AFL-CIO (@SCAFLCIO) July 2, 2019
Texas AFL-CIO:
”My name is Francisco, and I’m a member of Ironworkers Local 263. We proudly construct buildings. I'm here today with my family to better my immigration status and apply for U.S. Citizenship.” #1u #txlaborcitizenship @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/Lh9E6CNnBd
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 29, 2019
Virginia AFL-CIO:
VIRGINIA AFL-CIO PRESIDENT, DORIS CROUSE-MAYS RESPONDS TO VIRGINIA’S #1 BUSINESS RANKING BY CNBC
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 11, 2019
Virginia: #1 for Business and Beyond Last for Workers
Virginia Ranks #51st for Workers ! Check out why: https://t.co/FyHsR8gtfq #WhatAboutWorkers #WorkersDeserveBetter pic.twitter.com/8TBq6OD7L3
Washington State Labor Council:
Make sure you read this important opinion column by Stan Sorscher of SPEEA/IFPTE 2001. https://t.co/oAkh4meJMI
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 8, 2019
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
Out early today with our team Union Labor in Solidarity Against Cancer at the CAMC Foundation Run for Your LIfe 5-Mile Run/2.5-Mile Walk in downtown Charleston! 💪👊❤️ pic.twitter.com/Esk3Ue5K0I
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) June 22, 2019
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Incoming acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella under scrutiny for work with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, https://t.co/iqkBAgYhAD
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 16, 2019