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:
Day 14 of Labor Month kicks off Education Week. Our union siblings @LIUNA Local 71 are working hard to ensure that the schools in the Anchorage School District are safe for students if and when they reopen.#alaskaunionstrong
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
Read Jordan Adams’ op-ed: https://t.co/AbW7E2z29x
California Labor Federation:
"Don’t let corporate greed continue to rob students of a quality education and local residents of their public transportation, health, and safety." Say YES to putting our schools & communities first! Vote YES on Prop 15. Read more here: https://t.co/E7FYQgAHOQ #YESon15 @fglass57 pic.twitter.com/fWoEVKf3zj
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) September 14, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
.@AFTCT Vice President John Brady: "If we had enacted the Defense Production Act in the beginning, we would have all the PPE we need now. We can put a man on the moon – we can make PPE." @AFTunion @jb5591 @AFLCIO https://t.co/pmCRdVSgK8
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 8, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
“We know from the states own data, every dollar paid out in benefits generates a $1.64 in local economic activity. This is also a boon for the economy,” said Dr. Rich Templin with the Florida AFL-CIO.https://t.co/6jywkBqE4n
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 10, 2020
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
“We want to make sure that the (bus and train) operators are protected,” said Britt Dunams, president of @atu732. “They’re driving on a daily basis at a heightened risk of contracting the coronavirus or another disease.” #1u #gapol https://t.co/AWGwsAkk5k
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 12, 2020
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Union workers now have a voice as Illinois looks to build more clean energy projects. Thanks for your work, @climatejobsil. #twill
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Trump is no friend of working people. https://t.co/O0vtp9xdkI
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) September 11, 2020
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Request Your Ballot Day: Voters Shouldn't Have To Choose Between Their Health and Their Vote - Ms. Magazine https://t.co/SQ4VyzfKf0
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) September 13, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
One of many reasons we are enthusiastically supporting @SaraGideon for US Senate! https://t.co/W0MpiPS1k4
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 9, 2020
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
"What has also been laid bare is the failed response to this pandemic by the Hogan administration. Their actions have crystallized the importance of our union movement and should force people to ask, “which side are you on?”" - Patrick Moran#LaborDay2020 https://t.co/nEY09mlyvd
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) September 7, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
The @massaflcio is proud to be with @RaiseUpMA at the Labor Day Workers Rally.
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 7, 2020
Stand with workers on #LaborDay2020. ✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/Bw8a0iLfiW
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
New banner photo via @LeahRAbrams #SolidarityForever 👏🤝✊ pic.twitter.com/BWCfFNwzjG
— Michigan AFL-CIO 😷 (@MIAFLCIO) September 13, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
50 days until Election Day and only 4 days until we start voting. Get the details on Labor-endorsed candidates, requesting a mail-in ballot, and volunteering at https://t.co/Shs4qs18Sq #1u #Labor2020 pic.twitter.com/TJMN0qR6we
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
We're voting NO on Amendment 3 to defeat the politicians' radical gerrymandering scheme once and for all. Learn more: https://t.co/vU20Mm0Ais pic.twitter.com/Kiudh56bb6
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 13, 2020
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Today, the Big Sky Central Labor Council donated more than $3000 to Helena Food Share to support their vision of creating a hunger-free community. If you need help or would like to donate visit https://t.co/6kPB7w8iuz to learn more. #foodinsecurity #montana pic.twitter.com/kGzfWRqJ0D
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) September 8, 2020
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Friendly reminder the #2020Census is incredibly important to each state's funding. Now more than ever, funding provided to states based off census data will be critical. Don't be left out, be counted. https://t.co/9t4S2DEFYC
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) September 5, 2020
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Making Ukraine film studios great again. @IATSE https://t.co/5tm6cqS9NC
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 10, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
When working people come together, the sky is the limit. Unions enable workers to negotiate in their workplace.
— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) September 7, 2020
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating union solidarity and letting everyone around us know: #Workers First #VoteUnion
Will you join us?@AFLCIO @AFTNM @NMPFFA @afscme18 pic.twitter.com/OSbd0lvYqu
New York State AFL-CIO:
It’s the least we can do for the many heroes still struggling today. Learn more at https://t.co/LyJnFTgsoC
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) September 11, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
ICYMI: For Labor Day, Pledge to Elect People Who Will Fight for Our Rights and Freedoms by @marybemcmillan. #1u #ncpol https://t.co/HQxOvOGgEQ
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 12, 2020
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
"Today, no matter how you are celebrating the holiday weekend, let your friends and family know: Unions make us stronger." ND AFL-CIO President Landis Larson #1u #ndpol https://t.co/dd0piDReOu
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) September 7, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Those are some damn fine @AFLCIO #Union shirts in that photo. We stand with @TimRyan because he stand for the working class https://t.co/7MrvHIbB1k
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 12, 2020
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Brothers, Sisters, Friends, and Neighbors
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) September 7, 2020
Let's Celebrate America's Working Class - Especially those essential workers who have kept our country strong!
This Labor Day we honor those currently fighting for our country and honor those who have fallen.
Thank You All pic.twitter.com/ysEyVqbkPn
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Urge @OregonGovBrown to make work safe now!
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
The State of Oregon must protect workers by creating strong rules to protect from exposure to COVID-19 and hold employers accountable when they don’t follow the rules.#ORpol #ORleg #1u #WorkSafe #UnionStronghttps://t.co/1dDT8Qqrtb
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Two plants fined last week for safety failures: $29,000 in total penalties. Meanwhile, more than 1500 cases of #COVID19 among workers and at least 10 deaths. https://t.co/WTopqAFy2d
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 14, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Providence Teachers Union asks federal agency to do health inspections of schools https://t.co/JqSY3z7QHm #1u
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) September 14, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
No one should have to choose between risking their health at the polls and forfeiting their right to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign the petition and tell the Senate to ensure that any voter who wants to cast a mail-in ballot is able to do so!https://t.co/IjtOTRs2Ro
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) September 14, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:
SPONSOR: Seafarers International Union // Direct Action Gets The Goods! #1u
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 14, 2020
Thank you @SeafarersUnion for your support of the #TXAFLCIO Banding Together Virtual Concert!
Want to Sponsor? https://t.co/W3Dh6MvhAh pic.twitter.com/h8zEvLEEVI
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Great start to Labor Day weekend! https://t.co/rGvu2Y4iPb
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 4, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:
Friday at The Stand...#1u #wildfires #COVID19 #TrumpKnew #FindTheRiver https://t.co/nAPmb3OCqt
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 11, 2020
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
Our essential workers deserve Hero Pay !! @UFCW400 @UFCW 👇 #wvpol https://t.co/XxTF0MrN7P
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) September 4, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
I work for the US Postal Service. Fund our public service, don't privatize it. https://t.co/qc4MLIy3K0
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 13, 2020