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:
Video message from @AFLCIO President @lizshuler following the 1-year anniversary of the January 6th instruction at our nation's capital. https://t.co/gthuSERC2M
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Democracy is fragile. To protect it, we must pass the #VotingRightsAct and #FreedomtoVoteAct. Add your name to protect voting rights. ⬇⬇️ https://t.co/Ts8nDeeq2N
— Arizona AFL-CIO #BuildBackBetter (@ArizonaAFLCIO) January 6, 2022
California Labor Federation:
We thank @CAgovernor for recognizing the desperate need for reinstatement of COVID paid sick leave. With cases skyrocketing, we need to get this done...and fast. Workers can't wait #PaidSickDaysNOW https://t.co/zY3IArjLGp
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) January 9, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Nurses, firefighters, teachers (and more) should have simple, fair and transparent rules to form a union if they choose. We applaud @Dlesgar & @SteveFenberg. #coleg #copolitics @copols https://t.co/J1qqrH2IgZ
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) December 26, 2021
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Know an essential worker who contracted #COVID19 between March 2020 and July 2021? If they had out-of-pocket medical costs or lost wages, they may qualify for financial assistance. Check eligibility & apply here: https://t.co/6myp7JGQV3 pic.twitter.com/BI7JBBqUhu
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) January 6, 2022
Florida AFL-CIO:
Florida's legislative session is right around the corner, and there's already proposed legislation that would make it more difficult for working people to remain in their unions. https://t.co/6G0rPnwsUd
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Georgia AFL-CIO:
Today would be a perfect day to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. #DeliverVotingRightsNow #1u
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 10, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Union built by @IATSE Local 30! Great work brothers and sisters. #CFBPlayoffhttps://t.co/MJruDY0Vp7
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 9, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor:
The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/sbkjniyrao Thanks to @CWAUnion @MachinistsUnion #1u
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) January 10, 2022
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
IUOE Local 181 members assisting Princeton, KY residents in the wake of this month’s devastating tornadoes. @ Princeton, Kentucky https://t.co/gnWy8ztgN3
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) December 20, 2021
Maine AFL-CIO:
Depriving farmworkers of collective bargaining rights is a direct result of discriminatory policy, rooted in racism, that excluded workers of color from basic labor protections in the 1930s. https://t.co/FyhTWuYv7W
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
A warm (on this cold snowy day) welcome to the UNION workers at @PolProseUnion! #1u #solidarity https://t.co/4VZDDvgCYM
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) January 3, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Employees suffer hundreds of millions of dollars worth of #WageTheft in MA yearly. It is good to see the employees of Sweet Lemons getting back some of what they earned #1u
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) January 7, 2022
A Weymouth restaurant must pay its employees nearly $345,000… https://t.co/xP0tvwTkNE
Michigan AFL-CIO:
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Getting tested for COVID-19 is how we continue to fight this pandemic.
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 5, 2022
Thanks to @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan for expanding our testing options so more Minnesotans have access to this critical tool! Learn more about testing options: https://t.co/bpZdoSpZqj pic.twitter.com/3t2amDol85
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Union workers in Missouri are 24.5% less likely to have OSHA violations. That is the union difference. We have safer workplaces. https://t.co/Xxhni9arnF
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 8, 2022
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
#BuildBackBetter means trillions 💸 will be invested in good union jobs, better health care and lower drug costs, paid family leave, & more.
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 21, 2021
🚨 Take 30 seconds NOW to tell Congress to support the #Reconciliation and #Infrastructure bills! ⤵️https://t.co/an25VBkQUw
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
HOUSE BILL 607 DEFEATED BY BIPARTISAN MAJORITY! For more pics and Pres. Brackett's statement, go tohttps://t.co/cP0O5LaWc5
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) January 6, 2022
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
As we look back, remember how workers raised their voices! Won their fights! Made their mark in a time of hardship!
— ✊ NMFL ✊ (@NMFLaflcio) January 1, 2022
When we look forward, take every bit of the strength from the last year into the new one. Keep your momentum, and know your worth! #1u #solidarity @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/BDdXItORCE
New York State AFL-CIO:
More Starbucks workers are organizing ✊ #Solidarity https://t.co/djdMifUOJU
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 6, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Read about what we did together in NC in 2021, a year that made it clear there is power in a union! https://t.co/BKyUv65bEO #1u #CountMeIn #ncpol #HappyNewYear
— NC State AFL-CIO // #BuildBackBetter! (@NCStateAFLCIO) December 31, 2021
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
Build Back Better with Nick Archuleta https://t.co/kfDqMrHM70
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) December 29, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO:
If you are silent about voter suppression & gerrymandering there is still time to make your voice count! Some day when we are past this pandemic we will sit with our children and grandchildren.. what will we tell them you did to preserve our democracy? https://t.co/Ks8IC2gXlF
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 8, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Last week, right as the Omicron variant surged in communities across the nation, the CDC chose to change their COVID-19 guidance in turn prompting Federal OSHA to abandon critical protections for healthcare workers, making workers in every sector of the economy less safe. pic.twitter.com/IWtdhb8U1E
— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
We proudly stand in solidarity with @coffeetreeunion and @UFCWLocal1776 ✊ https://t.co/TWO34pZqSC
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 5, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
The Loan Moratorium will now continue through May 1, 2022!
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 7, 2022
Watch @LaborVisionRI’s segment on student loan forgiveness now: https://t.co/ZUPChgv2JB pic.twitter.com/h8F4jKxoSB
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
Yet another instance where @GovBillLee should take note of the old adage that "actions speak louder than words," especially when it comes to teachers' salaries.
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 7, 2022
via @TNLookout https://t.co/CbekFfFKiv
Texas AFL-CIO:
The Texas AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with Rep. Wu and condemns hate speech targeting Chinese students. https://t.co/UlLsPU296p
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 9, 2022
Virginia AFL-CIO:
The VA General Assembly is just several days away… are you ready? https://t.co/xdZg4JECcd @myVPM
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) January 3, 2022
Washington State Labor Council:
Let’s hear it for the WSLC’s 2022 legislative intern Nickeia Hunter! We’re so excited to have her on the team fighting for working people in the ‘22 legislative session. #waleg https://t.co/AWkAHf4I44
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) January 5, 2022
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
Pledge your solidarity with Striking Steelworkers at Special Metals. 👊👇 https://t.co/qRxuwCiL09
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) December 21, 2021
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
🎆A new day is dawning for union workers in Wisconsin. We wish you a safe and happy New Year and look forward to working with you in 2022 to write an exciting new chapter in the history of our labor movement.🎆 pic.twitter.com/xm6zq91NVY
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) January 1, 2022