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.
Alabama AFL-CIO:
Be strong! #BAmazonUnion #1U https://t.co/BEQD9YCIoF
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Alaska AFL-CIO:
🚨Public Testimony Alert🚨
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Senate Finance Committee will be taking public testimony both today and tomorrow on the state budgets. Make your voice heard! #akleg pic.twitter.com/2C5Nygdaor
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Arkansas Transportation Committee supports collective bargaining over safety law. Let's be sure they vote NO on SB341 so Arkansas's Employees keep their right to collectively bargain. #arkleg #arpx #arleg #1u #ARWorkers #ARSafety pic.twitter.com/GhgxP3BRK5
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) March 9, 2021
California Labor Federation:
BREAKING: State Senate passes emergency paid sick leave for #EssentialWorkers. Governor expected to sign soon. Huge victory! "By voting to extend emergency paid sick leave today, the State Senate joined Assembly in showing these workers that the California has their back."
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 18, 2021
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Coloradans value a fair return on investment for the fruits of our labor. This bill would ensure just that along with basic worker rights and protections. It's past time to do what's right and pass this.#coleg #copoliticshttps://t.co/lV3K60Pptq
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) March 18, 2021
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Rep. Porter: "Folks are struggling to stay afloat. It is time for us to lift from the bottom. Because when we lift from the bottom, everyone's elevated, and no one's left out. And no one's left behind." @Porter4DaPeople @Recovery4AllCT https://t.co/2wH9hxONMQ
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Florida AFL-CIO:
Florida's Legislative Session kicked off with attacks on our democracy's mainframe, but digital activists with the Virtual Working Families Lobby Corps are fighting back!
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Find out more in this edition of the 2021 Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update!https://t.co/5FRmRZZ2xC
Georgia AFL-CIO:
"These attacks speak to the systemic impacts of misogyny, racism, and white supremacy targeted at the Asian American community." — Georgia AFL-CIO President Charlie Flemming #StopAAPIHate #1u https://t.co/GJCtEmE9ng
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 18, 2021
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Our AAPI brothers and sisters deserve better. #StopAAPIHate https://t.co/Q3tnNRJVQW
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Labor Movement Outraged and Heartbroken by Atlanta Shootings https://t.co/qlWMalMPyU
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
Call tel:844.641.3862 and your State Senator and leave a message telling them to "Protect KY workers, vote NO on HB 475."
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) March 16, 2021
HB475 prohibits the Sec of Labor & the KY OSH Board from enforcing health & safety regs that are "more stringent than the corresponding federal provision.” pic.twitter.com/99VNrtY5vn
Maine AFL-CIO:
"Right to work" (for less) laws are about weakening the collective power of working class people to line the pockets of greedy CEOs & corporate shareholders. Don't take the bait. VOTE NO! #mepolitics #NHpolitics pic.twitter.com/VKW7KDDm3p
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Thank you, @RepTimRyan! https://t.co/zQtwnLE32e
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 10, 2021
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Americans overwhelmingly support and trust educators and their unions. #mapoli @massteacher @AFTunion @BTU66 https://t.co/ExWN4MlgXH
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 13, 2021
Michigan AFL-CIO:
.@SenStabenow & @SenGaryPeters agree: it's time to pass the #PROAct! pic.twitter.com/GMQFc0HHRj
— Michigan AFL-CIO 😷 (@MIAFLCIO) March 10, 2021
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Labor Movement Outraged and Heartbroken by Atlanta Shootings https://t.co/vp64qZBtPj https://t.co/kKfCC8pNFj pic.twitter.com/OlpZs0jj7t
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Through unions, workers are able to fight for protections and benefits they might not otherwise have because of collective bargaining power. https://t.co/cW7j8EBRA8
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Montana AFL-CIO:
Tell the House Local Government Committee to support Montana's working conditions and wages. VOTE NO on SB346! #mtpol #mtleg https://t.co/XK6TLRLYie
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 17, 2021
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Thank you to the @NASRCC_UBC, @LibertyUtil_NH & the 32 private contractors who have sent letters to lawmakers stressing what every union member in New Hampshire knows to be true: SB-61 and "right to work" is WRONG for our state.https://t.co/8A2RYC9Nta
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
New York State AFL-CIO:
Major New York Labor Unions Back Tax-the-Rich Proposals https://t.co/6DX7fbRTqA
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
A safe job is the right of all working people! #1u
— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Visit https://t.co/remynaEptI to read The Workers' Bill of Rights: A Comic Exploration also available in Spanish at https://t.co/HVgr99EWLw. pic.twitter.com/fMdkUkTaCh
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Thx to @TheDemocrats @RepTimRyan @RepMarcyKaptur @RepBeatty & @SenSherrodBrown, relief funds are on the way to individuals and local governments. Find out how much your city, town or county will get in this easy to search chart via @OhioCapJournal https://t.co/uMFcWgOWmf
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 17, 2021
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Happy International Women's Day!
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) March 8, 2021
We are dedicating this year to Fannie Webster!
Fannie was inducted into the OK AFL-CIO's Labor Hall of Fame, Nov. 20, 1991.
She was known as "The Number One Volunteer" and donated countless hours of service to the OK Labor Movement & OPEIU 330. pic.twitter.com/D8SCh4MB0M
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The time to pass HB 2169 is NOW. Contact your lawmakers in support of HB 2169 today: https://t.co/lBiuOqeRbI #ThisIsOurShot #orpol #orleghttps://t.co/aBL1rLwbWA
— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 11, 2021
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
RICOSH BRIEFING
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 17, 2021
OSHA Targets COVID High Risk Work Sites#1u #OSHA #workplace #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/B5TdI4RzRd
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
Tennesseans already face plenty of obstacles when it comes to casting their ballots. The actions of some of our state officials threaten to add to that list.
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) March 17, 2021
Via @TNLookout https://t.co/fRdUvaMn95
Texas AFL-CIO:
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 17, 2021
Virginia AFL-CIO:
📝This morning’s to do list:
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) March 11, 2021
✔️Uplift working Virginians
✔️ Protect working Virginians
✔️ Tell @MarkWarner to do the same thing by signing on & voting YES on the #PROAct #PassThePROAct #WorkersFirst pic.twitter.com/wiV8uIb7Re
Washington State Labor Council:
#Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen makes $21M/year. But amid a pandemic (and record profits), he doesn’t want to give his brave employees temporary raises. So he’s trying to bully and intimidate us. Tell him it won't work: https://t.co/FzEIYhBsSA #1u #HazardPay https://t.co/olrqEzEh53
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 11, 2021
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
“Rest assured, at the same time we’re fighting these ongoing attacks, we’re gathering support for the growing effort to recruit Republican and Democratic candidates in the 2022 election who will truly support working families.” https://t.co/kDkSIJw2tM
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) March 14, 2021
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the March 17, 2021 shooting at a Roundy’s distribution facility in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: pic.twitter.com/h6k0Q3HU5N
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 17, 2021