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:
$2.65 BILLION. While drivers go without PPE they need to keep themselves & passengers safe. While they sleep in their cars b/c they don't make a minimum wage & have no paid sick leave. @Uber is corrupt to the core #SickofGigGreed https://t.co/UG1ycuufhU
— California Labor Federation #BlackLivesMatter (@CaliforniaLabor) July 6, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Workers and communities across the country are being hit hard by the changing coal economy. The National Economic Transition platform lays out a bold, national plan that provides both immediate and long-term support. #JustTransition https://t.co/kvu4fHeAQ9 pic.twitter.com/53gSKKWpEL
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) June 29, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The Connecticut @AFLCIO proudly endorses Jorge Cabrera for State Senate! https://t.co/fy4GA7EB9b @Local919 @UFCW @Cabrera4CT
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) June 30, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
“Phones at the Department of Economic Opportunity remain clogged, the online system is still overloaded and benefits are still not making it to all who are eligible.”https://t.co/YBfGJk9Wev
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) July 6, 2020
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
.@ATL_Labor represents approximately 60,000 workers who are essential to the economy of Georgia. These union members are voters that deserve legislative efforts that protect working families. Corporate immunity bills use the current pandemic to the detriment of workers. #gapol pic.twitter.com/gMNNPe0nB5
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) June 26, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Brett Voorhies, president of the Indiana State AFL-CIO, called a liability shield nonsense.
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 6, 2020
He said workers should be able to hold their employer accountable to cover medical expenses or time off work if they contract #COVID19 on the job.https://t.co/CABjfqL7DY
Iowa Federation of Labor:
ISEA calls Iowa Department of Education reopening school guidance ‘irresponsible’ https://t.co/DzEClZAx8S
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 3, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
This is a HUGE problem that needs to be addressed @GovJanetMills & @maine_labor #mepolitics https://t.co/mOZQBLxRCp
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 4, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Stand with @StopandShop workers and demand hazard pay be extended. 🗣
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 3, 2020
Sign now: https://t.co/GSMLAE9dvI
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
As protests grow, Luci Murphy & the People's Music Network ensure there are songs to go with them https://t.co/8PWxFcd664 — [email protected] (@DCLabor) July 6, 2020
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
URGENT: Stand with our brothers and sisters on the frontlines - tell Rick Snyder's appointees to the Civil Service Commission to end their anti-union attacks. https://t.co/uElNCVmZV1 #1u pic.twitter.com/gJXN7Qug50
— Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) July 2, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Why labor unions make people less racist https://t.co/tFj7gPpQ0G #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 2, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
The Iron Maidens: Meet the women of St. Louis’ @Ironworkers396. https://t.co/gRBLfoRgj9
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 6, 2020
Montana State AFL-CIO:
An example for the importance of local journalism. A Duke University study found that one article on workplace health and safety violations in a local newspaper can have the effect of 210 OSHA inspections. #1u #ProtectLocalJournalismhttps://t.co/9PI9oMyGEb
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) July 2, 2020
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
We need to do our part and wear a mask. Our frontline workers & casino employees ensuring our economy here in Nevada rebounds need your help, wear a mask. They have a family to go home to after a long shift, we need to keep everyone safe & mitigate the spread #StaySafeToStayOpen https://t.co/3IbMdqE7iu
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) June 26, 2020
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Happy Birthday, Brother Ley! We are proud to have you as an ally and as a fellow labor activist! Looking forward to many more years working with you to advance the cause of a more equitable, safer, and more just economy and New Hampshire. https://t.co/AboT7IJVQe
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) July 3, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has tools online to help you vote for the candidates who best represent our union values of solidarity and fairness. https://t.co/HDU6cXKEGp
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) July 6, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:
We are excited to announce the launch of the Union Strong App, a new communication platform for local unions & members. Download the App at no cost to receive news, updates, & communication in real time. Simply text ‘nysaflcio’ to 555-888 or visit https://t.co/eoHyOUrJVE pic.twitter.com/0koM6nD6R5
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) July 1, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Stephanie understands the significance of her unemployment benefits to help support her family. Learn more about the effort to #ExtendUI and let Congress know we want to #Savethe600! #WeAreTheEconomy pic.twitter.com/W6WoobvhJK
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 6, 2020
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Don't feel safe at work?
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) June 11, 2020
Know your rights: https://t.co/23Ur4DntIq
Then check out https://t.co/u9pt3W5RMC and tell us how your workplace rates!#1u #ndpol #solidarity pic.twitter.com/hMHWF25Qc2
Ohio AFL-CIO:
This is why @realDonaldTrump and his billionaire donors attack the @AFLCIO every chance they can. Don’t be fooled, the @POTUS hates your #Union and wants it destroyed. https://t.co/gwypMYFHRy
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 4, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Send a message to your Oregon state legislators calling for increased protections for working people and no immunity for employers as our communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic #1uhttps://t.co/1ggxsT7rfM
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 3, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Here’s what @PFTLocal3 members have to say about reopening Philadelphia schools. @AFTPA @AFTunion https://t.co/fDsjTRUooa
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) June 30, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Support the Bus Drivers, Monitors and Aides at Durham School Services in Cumberland, RIhttps://t.co/BldO0kcqCy #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) June 30, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
For a long time, TN House District 90 has lacked strong, consistent representation for working families. We believe that @TorreyHarris901 is the change that's needed in this district and endorse him in the August 6th Primary Election! pic.twitter.com/D2d2dxfDdB
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) July 6, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:
PRESS RELEASE: We are relieved to see the @TXWorkforce Commission respond to public and legislative outcry and walk back an ill-considered resumption of a hurdle to UI benefits for working people whose jobs have been shut down by the coronavirus. https://t.co/X00uhnR8ao
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 30, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:
🚨.@Virginia_AFLCIO ‘s Response to the Safety & Health Codes Board’s passage of emergency standards/emergency regulation pic.twitter.com/yYSLg6vvCJ
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) June 24, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:
"This week, the Boeing unions clinched a big victory in their scramble to add protections for the thousands of their members being laid off." Nice work, @IAM751 and @speea. https://t.co/la0WWcz60r
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 3, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Solidarity is the spirit that drives the Union Mask Brigade. Volunteer mask sewers and face shield creators are helping provide virus protection to front line workers who are without. We are workers protecting workers. pic.twitter.com/p91hQUldV1
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 5, 2020