Pass the PRO Act: In the States Roundup

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:

#MinersSavedWarriorMet pic.twitter.com/lA3vm8GGfU

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Labor Live at 12:05: July 15th https://t.co/rmGS6KJD5S

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Thank you to @TucsonRomero and Council for passing a resolution in support of the #PROAct and the For the People Act! #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/U7Yjk8BE1M

— Arizona AFL-CIO // #PassThePROAct (@ArizonaAFLCIO) July 8, 2021

California Labor Federation:

STATEMENT from Art Pulaski on Gov. @GavinNewsom‘s appointment of Natalie Palugyai as Secretary of California’s @CALWDA.

“Natalie brings with her extraordinary knowledge and experience on the most important issues facing workers in today’s economy”

Full statement below pic.twitter.com/lgR8coMLJj

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 14, 2021

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Thank you @JessieDanielson @domoreno @YadiraCaraveo @McCormickForCO for sponsoring and shepherding this important bill. Thank you everyone who helped! #coleg #copolitics #agworkersrights #1u pic.twitter.com/1nlaAWt06m

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) June 8, 2021

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

This May, 20 cafeteria workers at Miss Porter’s School voted to join @UFCW Local 371! Welcome brothers and sisters! #UnionYes https://t.co/8qDL4D0RVI

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) July 9, 2021

Georgia AFL-CIO:

CEOs labeled our workers as ‘heroes,’ and many stood behind temporary base salary reductions. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Georgian workers were laid off or furloughed, and increased equity compensation made up for anything they may have lost.

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) July 14, 2021

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Learn more about the PRO Act – the most important pro-worker legislation in generations.

We’re hosting an info session with APRI on Tuesday July 20th at 4 pm

RSVP here: https://t.co/CC5efxxSGC pic.twitter.com/jmnceCXbLo

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Iowa Federation of Labor:

AFL-CIO News Updates: PRO Act week of action; Executive Paywatch; Indiana and Union Plus Retiree Plan https://t.co/537TuMyy2S

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 16, 2021

Maine AFL-CIO:

Tired of low wages, bad hours and lousy benefits? Don’t get mad. Get organized! Click here if you’re working in Maine & would like some help forming a union in your workplace!➡️https://t.co/ismfALFUOp pic.twitter.com/esBobGOyOD

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Michigan AFL-CIO:

Important thread from our affiliates @LEOUnionUmich 👇👇 https://t.co/50cTv4I4B4

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

This was the right call, Governor. The Minnesota AFL-CIO has long defended the dignity and safety of LGBTQ people, and this move furthers that goal. https://t.co/nb4ZJhCalb

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Missouri AFL-CIO:

#ICYMI: We launched the @MissouriWorks Initiative today! Very exciting for Missouri workers! https://t.co/QVFZVLCHIL

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Nebraska AFL-CIO:

Union members would never tolerate this
type discriminatory behavior thanks to collective bargaining. These workers took a stand and fought back, even at the extreme measure of quitting their job. It doesn’t have to be this way. Organize and form a union is the option. https://t.co/Abqav5v3LR

— Nebraska State AFL-CIO (@NE_AFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

From the people who brought you weekends …

💰 Better paychecks.
🩺 Better benefits.
👍🏼 Better working conditions.
🔒 Better job security.

➡️ https://t.co/EGg0nd2en0 pic.twitter.com/nGKJSVDcoh

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) July 16, 2021

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and commends the governor for his ongoing efforts on behalf of workers and the right of every employee to be treated fairly, and thanks the sponsors of these bills for advocating for working families.https://t.co/Tmv6Pu8hLF

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) July 8, 2021

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

#Truth

The more they fight, the more a union is needed!#BuildBackBetter #PassThePROAct@AFLCIO https://t.co/8KUScGSnYH

— NMFL Pass the PROAct // (@NMFLaflcio) July 8, 2021

New York State AFL-CIO:

#UnionStrong Podcast Ep 70: Forming a union should not be this hard. @RWDSU NYC Dir & VP David Mertz is our guest to discuss the lessons learned from @amazon, including how the #ProACT would have changed the landscape of the union election. https://t.co/YtOadXGt8Y

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 14, 2021

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

“During a pandemic that forced workers to make decisions that no one should have to make, contracting a deadly virus on the job or staying home and risk losing their livelihood, NC CEOs, on average, pocketed 235 times what their workers got paid.” @marybemcmillan #1u

— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 14, 2021

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Not many know the meaning of #GoodTrouble more than our ⁦@RepBeatty⁩. From being pepper sprayed in #Columbus for racial justice to protecting our vote in DC, Sister Beatty is a fighter like few others. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 https://t.co/YzOp6W5GYw

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 15, 2021

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Join us for Summer School 21 this July 27 – 31! We’ll be joined by workers, state and federal advocates, and local experts on the labor movement’s resilience through COVID-19 and how we carry that momentum forward for workers. Register today! https://t.co/Jlam8qGG94

— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) July 13, 2021

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Read this week’s E-News–>https://t.co/HpDmDOIFkY @RIPAINTERSUNION @IBT251 @UFCWLocal328 #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/Y8mVQMaqbi

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) July 15, 2021

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

HAPPENING NEXT TUESDAY (7/20)! Join us at Senator Bill Hagerty and Senator Marsha Blackburn’s offices at 12:00 p.m. CT as we urge them to pass the PRO Act and remind our U.S. Senators that working families will remember how they voted! #1u pic.twitter.com/VtgpgIzOQH

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) July 13, 2021

Texas AFL-CIO:

The Texas AFL-CIO, @CWAUnion, and @TxBldgTrades standing proud with @RevDrBarber, @SenRoyceWest and @UniteThePoor at the Prayer and Justice March on the Texas Capitol.

We have your back! The UNION will always stand up and fight for voting rights. #LetTexasVote #txlege pic.twitter.com/G9EKXaBsCi

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 15, 2021

Virginia AFL-CIO:

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨: Virginia AFL-CIO endorses Terry McAuliffe, Hala Ayala, and Mark Herring for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General for the 2021 General Election 👀read all about it here ➡️ https://t.co/0Ybg33aMEj pic.twitter.com/Ja8YMmwejv

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 12, 2021

Washington State Labor Council:

“All these employees want is a fair process…Public employees are committed to the recovery and success of the communities where they live — all of Spokane is in this together. We need the politicians to stop breaking the law and help us all move forward.” #1u https://t.co/uDtNCS5mJv

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 13, 2021

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Week of Action to Pass the PRO Act, July 17-25. Join us for events in Wisconsin as we call on the Senate to #passthePROAct https://t.co/oZwXD6SJrf #1u #WIunion

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 16, 2021