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 AFL-CIO:
Here’s what we are watching today as part of our #AtHomeAction.#akleg #akgov pic.twitter.com/PLARNXmQnU
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 24, 2020
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Our @afscme2384 Brothers and Sisters need Personal Protective Equiptment (PPE’s) to SAFELY do their jobs! @MayorGallego @CityofPhoenixAZ @PHXDistrict5 @PhxDistrict8 @Pastor4Council @PhxDistrict7 https://t.co/eXU1DPpU1T
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Please call your Senators and ask that they put workers FIRST. Workers are keeping this nation together right now. Workers MUST stick together. #1u #ARLabor #ARUnions https://t.co/hKTYwa3eO6
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
California Labor Federation:
.@Uber's proposal drew sharp criticism from labor unions. “A ‘third way’ is just a euphemism for creating a new underclass of workers with fewer rights and protections,” said @ArtPulaski executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation https://t.co/TBauHtnKBs
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 25, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:
With the freedom to join a union, public service workers have the voice on the job they need to advocate for better resources & training to respond to #Covid_19. Call your Representative @ 1-877-682-6145 & tell them to support the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act #PSFN
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) March 12, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
The #COVID19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of our worker protection and health care systems. Contact the Governor and your legislators to urge them to ensure the health and economic security of all working people in Connecticut: https://t.co/KhyvtS14Wi pic.twitter.com/3IbNEXxMq9
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
The current administration has quietly pushed for rules making it harder for public sector unions during the pandemic.
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 24, 2020
There’s nothing more disgusting than union busting, especially during a crisis!https://t.co/ZL4R9lfIXr
Georgia AFL-CIO:
.@BrianKempGA grocery store, pharmacy, and food production workers ARE emergency service providers. Include us in your emergency declaration so we can keep on feeding America during this crisis. Send a message to Gov Kemp & share this link: https://t.co/8Sal2ukE8r #1u #gapol
— AFL-CIO Georgia (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 25, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Using power and privilege to exploit the weak and vulnerable in the face of a common threat is morally repugnant. #1u #coronavirus https://t.co/SMUUbQ41Tz
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
How many will die before @GDBIW & the @USNavy begin taking the #COVID19 crisis seriously?
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 24, 2020
Tell Assistant Navy Secretary James Geurts, GD CEO Phebe Novakovic, BIW President Dirk Lesko & BIW VP @jonfitz207 to protect workers & the public! https://t.co/Q7rlmQRdmz #mepolitics
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
A message from President Steve Tolman regarding the working people's priorities during COVID-19 response efforts: https://t.co/jYlMqrMdlk
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 24, 2020
(1/x) #mapoli #1u pic.twitter.com/tYJVFgq9BJ
Metropolitan Washington (D.C.) Council, AFL-CIO:
“It’s very bad”: DC hotel workers cope with COVID-19 - Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO https://t.co/wlHcfAkOTC
— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) March 25, 2020
Michigan AFL-CIO:
Please help our brothers and sisters fighting on the frontlines to #stopthespread. If you have any of these critical materials, please ship or drop them to the regional emergency management coalition site that’s closest to you: https://t.co/WUENUtfiML #coronavirus #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/5hcy3OTCor
— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
With N-95 collection drive, @mnnurses gear up for challenge ahead https://t.co/6L3GqqUMU8 (via @unionadvocate) #1u #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/meufG4X1ZS
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
🚨 Gov. Parson continues to drag his feet on decisive action that will help workers and protect our communities. Working families across Missouri are hurting during this crisis. We need Governor Parson to lead. We need you to take action now! ✊ https://t.co/xCUUjR7fRk
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
Montana AFL-CIO:
It took a pandemic for the world to realize how grossly irresponsible billion-dollar corporations like @McDonalds are by not giving their workers paid sick leave. https://t.co/xTo9FCDpAb
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 23, 2020
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
While public health officials work to limit the spread of the #coronavirus (#COVID19), we're asking for your help with another potential public health issue: a severe shortage of blood for patients. Healthy donors are urged to make an appt w/ the @RedCross https://t.co/rLmGbhXoBn pic.twitter.com/ulyUTEVMnT
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Today the State Senate passed over two dozen bills to assist residents, workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Of particular interest to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its members are bills assisting workers. https://t.co/l3ebOseoit
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) March 19, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:
Learn more about the #COVID19 relief available to workers at https://t.co/mLU3X9pTLC
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) March 20, 2020
Stay safe, Stay #UnionStrong! pic.twitter.com/nKrqqQZkbc
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
ICYMI: the House Select Committee on #COVID19 wants your input on how they should act during this unprecedented time. Public comment portal here: https://t.co/jEs7DBp5KQ #ncpol #ncga
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Call 1-866-832-1560 and Tell @SenJohnHoeven and @SenKevinCramer to put working people like us first, not big business and the 1%. Now is not the time for crony capitalism.#1u #ndpol #aflcio pic.twitter.com/mXBgFiUKRh
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) March 22, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:
That’s our Senator! Always and forever standing up for working people. https://t.co/vLAZOW4byh
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 25, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
.@OregonGovBrown issued an executive order today urging Oregonians to stay home. Here's 4 ways you can help fight #COVID19 and protect workers while social distancing: https://t.co/pRPcIOWXft@AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 23, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
We want protective equipment and hazard pay, because our co-pays are so high.- @Teamsters Local 249 #COVID19 @AlleghenyLabor https://t.co/MJoyeMvjeE
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 25, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Visit our website for Coronavirus COVID-19 resources.https://t.co/DPfzhJxBNj#1U #coronavirus #COVID19
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 19, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:
"There’s so much we could have done, and should have done, that would have made our ability to respond so much more effective. There’s nothing inevitable about what’s happening right now; we’ve been warning the state about this for years.” - @RickTxAFLCIO https://t.co/ZsBqzyEgxa
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:
#SocialDistancing is not social isolation.
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) March 25, 2020
Safe activities:
🌻Yard work
🎲Family game night
🚶♀️Going on a walk
📲Calling or texting a friend or older neighbor
🍝Cooking a meal
💻Virtual trivia nights
📕Reading a good book
🎮Playing video games
📺Streaming a show#COVID19VA pic.twitter.com/lvrKmyA2Ns
Washington State Labor Council:
Get the latest information on how to apply for unemployment benefits in Washington state, including eligibility for workers temporarily laid off due to the governor's "stay home" order. @ESDwaWorks https://t.co/VWKo4Z3yvT
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 25, 2020
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
1/2 Members of IUPAT District 53 (construction trades) are gathering N95 Respirators & protective suits, distributing to local healthcare/nursing home facilities. This load of 75 masks/150 suits headed to facilities in Parkersburg area. Keep up good work, stay safe👊! #wvpol pic.twitter.com/i3BX9EFXZX
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) March 23, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Evers Administration Issues 'Stay-At-Home' Order For Wisconsin, https://t.co/Qn9ptxJczh
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 25, 2020