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.
California Labor Federation:
“#AB3216 is critical legislation that prioritizes worker protections to meet the unprecedented challenges ahead. We must ensure that our North Star in reviving California’s economy is putting working people at the front of our recovery.” - @ArtPulaski 👏#ProtectAllWorkers #1u
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 13, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:
*TESLA* As there is talks of rolling out the red carpet for Tesla here in Colorado let's remember one fact: Elon Musk and Tesla violated labor laws and denied workers who want the freedom to join together in union a fair shot to do so. 1/3 https://t.co/hemHHCQ3kc
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 13, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The only reason they got sick is because they went to work. Do the right thing, @GovNedLamont! #1u #COVID19 @AFLCIO https://t.co/caAHWfSFc3
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 8, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
“We have 4 billion dollars in that account for unemployment insurance benefits and the way Florida law is written right now, those benefits can’t get into the pockets of people who need it,” said Dr. Templin.https://t.co/p1mlzFKoes
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Add your name to this petition that will go to the Governor asking for a Pandemic-specific OSHA standard to be put in place immediately. https://t.co/HeEsl2vlMi
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Join Driving Families Forward on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00pm for a Virtual Town Hall to elevate the voices of essential workers impacted by the current public health crisis! #mapoli #drivingMAforward https://t.co/AsOvADg8Vq
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 13, 2020
Michigan AFL-CIO:
Our President @RonBieberMI shared his thoughts this morning on the passing of our dear friend Mo Hood III: pic.twitter.com/ElKLs1K3dU
— Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesota @AFLCIO President Bill McCarthy & @SEMNLABOR President @pommellawegmann in todays Rochester Post Bulletin: In re-opening, worker safety must come first https://t.co/qVxNnwTPHj #1u #mnleg #StaySafeMN
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
A top donor to President Trump and the Republican National Committee will be named the new head of the Postal Service, putting a top ally of the president in charge of an agency where Trump has long pressed for major changes in how it handles its business. https://t.co/DVobRjReYD
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 9, 2020
Montana AFL-CIO:
Montana AFL-CIO's primary endorsements #mtpol #mtnews https://t.co/ufOBxHcuhz
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) May 13, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
If Rutgers wants to salute its heroes, it should help them get a fair contract: AFL-CIO https://t.co/NcsFjiUMwQ
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:
#UnionStrong Podcast Ep. 40: Union Construction Sites Ready to Reopen. Construction is one of the first industries to get back up & running. Pat Purcell, of @GNYLECET joins us to talk about what that new normal will be like. https://t.co/rYYWzekslN
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) May 13, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
#COVID19 and the grossly inadequate response of @NCDOL to the needs of working people during the pandemic underscores how critical it is that we elect @JessicaHolmesNC as Labor Commissioner in November. Learn more about her campaign at https://t.co/3QYfOlT3zH. #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/HCFwzhPEF1
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Working people – health care professionals, custodians, & all public service workers – are putting their lives at risk. If Congress doesn’t pass state & local aid, these public service workers could be thanked with a pink slip. Click to #FundTheFrontLines https://t.co/aB1NDqMyeE
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 14, 2020
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) May 12, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
"Essential employees are not disposable, but we are being treated as such. Large retailers like Fred Meyer are not enforcing recommendations to protect workers.” Join @ufcw555 and call on @OregonGovBrown enforce her order of social distancing #Solidarityhttps://t.co/n3IMj1uhtf
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Proud to see our PA Representatives standing up for those working people recently out of a job due to #COVID19. We need investment in our unemployment insurance system. For decades, politicians have neglected this essential function of government. https://t.co/M3DgmSMCuM
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 14, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
To Learn more about this campaign, please visit https://t.co/UzW0Uys3m6 #1U pic.twitter.com/LQvOt1Dwia
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 14, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
This should not even be a question.
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 13, 2020
In Tennessee (and as our president outlined in an op-ed last month), a first step that lawmakers could take to do this would be increasing our state's minimum wage. https://t.co/HhmTawX0vY
Texas AFL-CIO:
Essential Workers In Brownsville Worry About Health, While OSHA Lets Employers Set Own Protections https://t.co/8lGRr4Nmiw
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Safety First: Working People’s Petition to @GovernorVA. The safety of our Commonwealth is at stake. To protect Virginia’s workers and the communities they serve urgent action is needed. Urge Governor Northam to address the safety of the workers. SIGN ON: https://t.co/IZBC7LB1I3
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 8, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:
WSLC's Dulce Gutiérrez: "These #EssentialWorkers are keeping our grocery stores stocked so we can feed our families during this crisis. All of us should join them in demanding hazard pay, paid sick leave, and respect on the job." #1u @FUJWashington @AFLCIO https://t.co/HjQJa1lkFc
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 13, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Statement on WI Supreme Court Ruling: Reopening of Economy Must Focus on Worker Health and Safety https://t.co/YngExcTDVi
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 14, 2020