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 State AFL-CIO:
On this Workers Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives on the job due to COVID-19, and those who have been injured or made sick from other preventable workplace tragedies.#WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/JdrIpFcyea
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 28, 2020
California Labor Federation:
America Is About to Witness the Biggest Labor Movement It’s Seen in Decades by @stevelevine in @MRKR https://t.co/YDDRKAeT3g #1u
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 30, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Thank you @GovofCO for #DoingYourPartCO and expanding paid sick leave for all workers going back to work with the new #SaferAtHome phase. This important step will ensure workers aren't putting their paycheck or lives at risk.
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 27, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Each year on #WorkersMemorialDay, working people throughout the world remember those who were hurt or killed on the job and renew our struggle for safe workplaces. Watch our Health & Safety Committee's video commemorating the day here --> https://t.co/2mxnpjT5QZ #1u pic.twitter.com/0epdCkyJWe
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 28, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
Despite some minor improvements, Florida’s Unemployment System continues to fail working Floridians.
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 29, 2020
Kayla Coalmoose of Gainesville shares her experience with Florida’s frustrating application process.
Sign the petition:https://t.co/RiigsiteVqhttps://t.co/7waLveYqLc
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Thousands of families are facing job loss and food insecurity in Georgia. Our labor family is stepping up and providing labors of love. Today we helped distribute +300 bags of groceries in south Atlanta along with the @ATL_Labor, RDWSU SECC, & @unitedwayatl #1u #LaborOfLove pic.twitter.com/z8DaLsu7fu
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 30, 2020
Idaho State AFL-CIO:
Today is Workers Memorial Day. You can make a difference by writing to Governor Little, ask him to put the health and safety of working Idahoans first while reopening our state! Follow this link to send him a message today!https://t.co/ElOpB7RD1m
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) April 28, 2020
#1u #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/m5htxaCFbz
Illinois AFL-CIO:
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission's emergency rule has been rescinded. Labor commits to keep up the fight to protect workers.https://t.co/ksKeUbYsgM
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 27, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Unions are working to empower and protect those in harm’s way, but we should not have to do this alone.
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Our government must do its part to protect working people from infectious diseases. https://t.co/QbnT0e5fpu
Iowa Federation of Labor:
This pandemic has threatened our communities & livelihoods. Congress must TAKE ACTION to expand aid to state and local govts right away, so public service workers on the #COVIDfrontlines have the resources to fight this pandemic and protect our communities. #FundtheFrontLines pic.twitter.com/sR7yex7cbm
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
It’s time for an unemployment system that reflects the workforce of the 21st century. It’s appalling that only a fraction of workers qualify for support under the current system. #mepolitics https://t.co/OjhPwlMOtd
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 29, 2020
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Check out the #COVIDー19 page on our website for resources and background on how the labor movement is fighting this crisis and what you can do to get involved: https://t.co/u3EwTT9x7n #1u pic.twitter.com/Uy1i8yTm3O
— Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) April 27, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
JBS workers protest as officials outline importance of reopening Worthington pork plant https://t.co/2mEN7gJtml #1u @UFCW663
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Read President Louis' opinion piece in the @MissouriTimes in response to state Rep. John Wiemann’s recent column. #moleg https://t.co/BewkqvCnQP
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Montana State AFL-CIO:
#WorkersMemorialDay #Fightlikehell #1u https://t.co/2QSLvbnlX3
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 28, 2020
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
Are you kidding me? It's ok for people to contract COVID-19 and possibly die in order for others to get meat?
— Nebraska State AFL-CIO (@NE_AFLCIO) April 24, 2020
Despite COVID-19 case rise, Ricketts doesn't foresee closing meat plants | https://t.co/FlzKPeAB9r https://t.co/adgwlUCh8r via @AddThis
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she made her choices “to assure that our coronavirus response puts working families first.” https://t.co/LyDspaCnKj
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:
Tell congress they need to pass a Cares2 relief package with Labor's priorities! Text Cares2 to 877877, https://t.co/HfFW95hWPL to learn more. #COVID19 #CoronavirusUSA #Covid_19
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
For every 10 workers who successfully applied for UI benefits, 3-4 couldn’t get through, and 2 others found it too difficult. That means additional 9-14 MIL workers could have filed for benefits had the process been easier. Read more here: https://t.co/ykSM83PZf6 #ncpol #ncga
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Thanks for staying in the fight, Brother Harbaugh! https://t.co/emqTOr5i5I
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 30, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
"The 800-person staff represents an enormous expansion in just a matter of weeks, as COVID-19 has spread through the country, with governments shuttering numerous businesses." #1u https://t.co/bEqE7ps25W
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 30, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Check out this #solidarity from our Scranton CLC brothers from @IAFFNewsDesk fire house #7. We honor all following workers on Workers Memorial Day. #WMD2020 @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/nMIDEaAPQW
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 28, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Read this week's E-News: https://t.co/5uvHH4VoUF #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity To receive in your inbox weekly, send us your E-Mail to [email protected] #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity #FrontLineHeroes #EssentialWorkers pic.twitter.com/ttS8BsBc4L
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 30, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
“If they are going to stay home, seeking to protect their health, they should continue to receive their unemployment benefits,” Rep. @JRClemmons said.https://t.co/cBtEs5Ix4k
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 30, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:
PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Abbott’s plan to start reopening Texas businesses lacks critical elements that would protect Texans who are required to return to their work premises. #txlege
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 27, 2020
Items unaddressed:
❌ Safety
❌ Workers' Compensation
❌ Paid Sick Dayshttps://t.co/xHYTlP3DWn
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Congrats and solidarity! https://t.co/nIY4rsfd4V
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 29, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:
As our commemorations of #WorkersMemorialDay come to a close, we want to leave you with some words from a speech our Secretary Treasurer April Sims gave yesterday. The labor movement unites us all, and all of us are needed to fight for the movement. #1u #solidarityforever pic.twitter.com/7OSUcnSA6Y
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 28, 2020
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
So many union members are essential workers! Here are USW 12625 members at Glasgow Health & Rehab: Jessica Branham, CNA, Chelsea Robinson, LPN, Kelli Pritt, Dietary, Amanda Elswick, CNA, and Annie Aubrey, LPN. Thanks Jessica, Chelsea, Kelli, Amanda and Annie!! Stay Safe!! 👊💪 pic.twitter.com/yRxZtU3PN2
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 29, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Wisconsin Republicans haven't come together on a COVID-19 response plan, https://t.co/487LhngxHQ
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 30, 2020