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:
House Committee hearing today in #akleg on worker safety in a pandemic. Thanks to @UNITEHERE_AK member Rashan Perry for his testimony. https://t.co/Xf3Ed1KPB9
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 8, 2020
Arizona AFL-CIO:
With early ballots out, we’ll be featuring some of our endorsed candidates that have gone above and beyond for Arizona’s working families! Visit our website for our full endorsement list: https://t.co/5Rq7A9Mc9T
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
California Labor Federation:
Across the country, @UAW members are standing up for immigrant student-workers against Trump's xenophobic executive order. We echo our union siblings in their call to reverse the suspension of these crucial visa programs. #Solidarity #1u #ProtectALLWorkers https://t.co/6SY4XssJwR
— California Labor Federation #BlackLivesMatter (@CaliforniaLabor) July 13, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:
OSHA continues to fail working people at a time when they’re needed most. The AFL-CIO and Organized Labor are fighting back.https://t.co/R9qCQWfaLb
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
#COVID19 is decimating state and local budgets. Teacher, EMT, and public employee layoffs are inevitable without federal help. That’s why the Senate needs to pass the #HEROESAct. ☎️ 1-833-868-8109 https://t.co/Gro4FXkq1I
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) July 8, 2020
Idaho State AFL-CIO:
Stand in #Solidarity with Pie Hole Broadway employees fighting for fair wages and safer working conditions!✊ #FairWages #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/CyvPne9CtE
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) July 10, 2020
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Solidarity! All workers deserve a union! https://t.co/PGRoVLEptq
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) July 14, 2020
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
It’s not to late to fill out your census online or by mail! Be counted! https://t.co/rlHwCVahCx https://t.co/Dw0E9VWyu5
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Part Four in an Iowa AFL-CIO Series: The Role of Unions in the COVID-19 Crisis https://t.co/iHKSnDaI7t
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 14, 2020
Maine AFL-CIO:
At our recent COPE Convention, the Maine AFL-CIO passed this resolution pledging to work for racial justice in the Maine Labor Movement. https://t.co/fRENUBBZCx #mepolitics #BlackLivesMatter
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
The time to take action for Emergency Paid Sick Time is NOW! There is a hearing tomorrow. Click here and sign the petition and then RT! #solidarity #1u #mapoli https://t.co/uDjkv8Emh8
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) July 7, 2020
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
UMD failing to protect workers, union says https://t.co/ObyvdNR7A7
— [email protected] (@DCLabor) July 13, 2020
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
You know what to do. #MaskUpMichigan pic.twitter.com/lCuI0w3d5Y
— Michigan AFL-CIO 😷 (@MIAFLCIO) July 10, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
How Trump Is Helping Tycoons Exploit the Pandemic https://t.co/82mV1i4Bd4 #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 14, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:
The labor-endorsed candidate @nicolergalloway is within striking distance! She is in a statistical tie in the race for Governor. The time is now to tell your neighbors about her vision for Missouri. Also sign up to do some virtually volunteering! #MOGov https://t.co/UEA4uahMVA
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Teachers are heroes. Teachers should not have to give their lives for their jobs. Both can be true. #1u https://t.co/aBF3y6BGWg
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) July 13, 2020
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Nevadans want to get back to work. Help us by supporting new jobs and more investment. #JobsNow #NVLeg@LisaKrasner4NV @Assemblywoman27 @EdgarFloresNV @Cohen4AD29 @AssmSkipDaly @alexishansenNV @EllisonAD33 @sbilbray @MichelleGorelow @GHafenII@sheabackusEsq @drrobintitus
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) July 10, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
https://t.co/DiceUKN6iY
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) July 10, 2020
Trump's judges serve for life. They will shape America long after he is out of office. Workers do not need more of them.
New York State AFL-CIO:
Introducing the #UnionStrong App, a smartphone app for the Labor Movement. Research shows many of us are looking at our phone more than 80 times a day so it only makes sense to communicate, active & educate our members where they are, on their phones. Text nysaflcio to 555888 #1u pic.twitter.com/hvClI1rI0O
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Sherita McCullers is an essential worker, who puts her health at risk every time she goes into work. @SenThomTillis & @senatemajldr, Sherita is risking her life to do her job. It’s time for you to #DoYourJob and pass the #HEROESAct NOW! #1u #ncpol @ATUComm pic.twitter.com/weyopitYnY
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 14, 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:
While the @POTUS tweets he’s tough on China, his actions always seem to kowtow to them. https://t.co/wSnMnIENNB
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 14, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:
This summer, LERC and the Oregon AFL-CIO are using Zoom to bring national experts and labor leaders to Oregon union members. All talks will start at 5 pm and go for one hour, with time for questions and comments from the audience.
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 14, 2020
Read more here: https://t.co/tKZ0xk75Xt
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
"We really get one chance to make it right. And that's over these next few weeks. Because we cannot run the risk of gambling with anyone's health," @jerrytjordan President @PFTLocal3 #FundOurFacilities @AFTPA @PFT400 https://t.co/4S5fCERJ4X
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 14, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
#1U #FrontLineHeroes #FrontLineWorkers #EssentialWorkers https://t.co/smZKq3VESG
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) July 14, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
A strong supporter of public schools and expanding Medicaid to ensure that Tennesseans can access the care that they need, Representative @vincentdixie54 has done an outstanding job representing the people of House District 54. We are proud to endorse him for re-election! pic.twitter.com/Lo0bPVaTOv
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) July 14, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:
As advocated by the TX AFL-CIO, the @TXWorkforce has suspended the work-search requirement. The suspension, however, should be automatic (not temporary) as long as the pandemic continues unabated. This is part of our plan to reform UI. Sign our petition: https://t.co/6eruvdcaqw pic.twitter.com/Eja7Ctjel4
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Workers need your voice. We need a state OSHA Standard. Call @GovernorVA now! Have you made a call today? #PutWorkersFirst #ProtectOurCommunities #SafetyFirstWorkersFirst pic.twitter.com/YpiMZmvWFy
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 13, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:
One day longer. One day stronger! #UnionStrong @MachinistsUnion https://t.co/JxRGafocwl
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 10, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
America is running short on masks, gowns and gloves. Again. https://t.co/NJivyScaDI
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 11, 2020