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:
Workers’ First Caravan in Anchorage #Alaska. #BlackLivesMatter#SenateActNow #1u@AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/aZEzfJ1Qym
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) June 17, 2020
California Labor Federation:
Eden Alva is right. The #Uber/#Lyft ballot measure is nothing more than a corrupt campaign that will exempt gig corporations from paying their workers. Call it what it is - Wage theft! #SickofGigGreed https://t.co/rVTlrAEysz
— California Labor Federation #BlackLivesMatter (@CaliforniaLabor) June 24, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Colorado unions stayed strong and fought to ensure every Coloradan can access paid sick time! Thank you union members for calling your legislators! And thank you #CoLeg! We are proud to help pass paid sick in Colorado. #COVIDResponse #5EconomicEssentials pic.twitter.com/E49PFLmE1m
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) June 15, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The Connecticut @AFLCIO Executive Board adopted the following resolution on police accountability and systemic racism earlier this morning. Read it here --> https://t.co/ZVH4x8aHZV pic.twitter.com/iBHjHE7GAW
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) June 19, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
In March, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation launched a portal to file complaints about businesses failing to follow COVID safety policies. At the end of May, the state shut it down right as cases began to climb again.https://t.co/Ait8ZriTk0
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
The Chamber of Commerce wants to give corporations that are getting workers sick from COVID-19 a free pass. Tell your state legislator to listen to frontline workers and protect their safety instead!https://t.co/XrjM9x99Cq
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) June 24, 2020
Idaho State AFL-CIO:
#JUNETEENTH2020 pic.twitter.com/C51Bsw0aEZ
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) June 19, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
In recent decades
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
(As the U.S. economy expanded
and CEO salaries skyrocketed)
Workers have been left behind. #1uhttps://t.co/KJT9urKSKy
Iowa Federation of Labor:
The people behind the profits: Who’s who in the battle for Hudson County’s hospitals https://t.co/tt20o0BUCn by @njdotcom
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) June 22, 2020
Kansas AFL-CIO:
It's Official! KS AFL-CIO endorses early in federal races. https://t.co/fmI3J8IQoz
— Kansas AFL-CIO (@KansasAFLCIO) June 17, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
Supermajority strike is on! Bring your #solidarity! The strike authorization vote was approved by 87%. 84.5% of the eligible 4350 workers voted. @MachinistsUnion #UnionStrong https://t.co/9ZLExTp9GS #mepolitics #FairContract
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) June 21, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
The @massaflcio has worked hand-in-hand with @MassCOSH during the COVID-19 pandemic.🤝@MassCOSH has been a crucial partner in uplifting stories from union brothers and sisters in the media. 📰📰📰
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) June 24, 2020
See their full report here: https://t.co/hTMPh8w9Ni pic.twitter.com/PAUbIdy2in
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Out at the Capitol with our @IATSE brothers and sisters calling for action on extended unemployment benefits to help gig workers #WorkersFirst pic.twitter.com/ERiC36g6Py
— Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Voting Is Now a Public Health Issue https://t.co/CNj1fUhk16 We strongly support efforts to make it easier for Minnesotans to vote by mail so we can make our voices heard and keep people safe. #mnleg pic.twitter.com/3IieBSkag9
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) June 23, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Please see following link for information on the “2020 Stamp Out Hunger Donor Drive." https://t.co/SAHjSHwNVW
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) June 20, 2020
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Make no mistake, education on is on the ballot in the Governor's race. @GregForMontana wants to private education so schools can discriminate against students. @CooneyforMT will continue to provide great opportunities for all Montanans. #mtgov #mtpolhttps://t.co/GKgjOAhMfS
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) June 23, 2020
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Today is #NationalHVACDay. Special thanks to our sisters and brothers working to make Nevada livable during extreme heat summer months!
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) June 22, 2020
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
From the NH Senate to the Governor's Office to the US Senate, Maggie Hassan has always been an ally. Thanks for your ongoing support of the US Postal Service and of the labor movement! #WorkersFirst #SenateActNow pic.twitter.com/7jy03TsiC0
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) June 17, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Joseph Patero's advocacy in the state Assembly for workers’ benefits and safety put New Jersey in our nation’s forefront. https://t.co/uD396ZUYJQ
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:
#UnionStrong Podcast Ep 44: Union Avoidance Exposed - On this podcast, what companies are doing to try to silence working people. Listen at https://t.co/cwVpWuWS7j #LaborRadioPod pic.twitter.com/PU5UAhQWho
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Join @TimmonsGoodson, @DeborahRossNC, @KathyManningNC, @MoeNc11 plus @marybemcmillan next Tues, 6/30 for this Town Hall for union members and their families. We’ll be talking about labor issues and taking questions! Register now (required) at https://t.co/c26CwOJIyb. #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/ABP4ixu6aR
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) June 23, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:
We have been fighting to #UnrigTheSystem for a fair economy for all working people. We welcome anyone to our rooftop that wants to shout with us that all working people are essential, not expendable. https://t.co/lK8qv24x83
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) June 24, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Without a strong response from state and local governments, the impact of COVID-19 on working people will only worsen. Send a message to your legislators calling for increased protections for working people and families #1uhttps://t.co/zZZXmNMvwV
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) June 24, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Thank you so much for your powerful remarks. Our black sisters and mothers are the cornerstone of our unions, and we need to honor and respect their experience. We have a responsibility to serve and fight for them. @PhillyAFLCIO @Philaposh1 @NickCFuller #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/4UUJZRYfPT
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) June 19, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Coming home: Vietnam Veteran, longtime teacher returns to beloved Block Islandhttps://t.co/7RKNhGzKBv
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) June 23, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
No worker should have to worry about whether or not they'll make it home safely at the end of the day. Period.
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) June 24, 2020
In a state that ranks 33 out of 50 for its fatality rate (which has been increasing), there is no excuse not to do better.https://t.co/SMdk33F36V
Texas AFL-CIO:
Editorial: Abbott's foolish denial about coronavirus spike is leading Texas into a disaster https://t.co/CIUeJ47uFQ
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 23, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:
That’s us. We can do that. We do that. We have the answers. https://t.co/c2LTzpi6dp pic.twitter.com/GA9uRJSDvN
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) June 22, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Workers mobilizing to protect workers. See more at: https://t.co/frvizq0ort pic.twitter.com/Hf25bIzBYf
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) June 24, 2020