Protect Workers and Democracy: 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:

https://t.co/Rq5DC46ikf

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) July 16, 2021

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Yesterday, we rallied in support of the #PROAct outside @lisamurkowski‘s and @SenDanSullivan‘s offices in FBX, JUN, and ANC.

Every Alaskan deserves life-sustaining pay and benefits. We must all continue to call their offices. We must #PassThePROAct.
☎️ Call 866-832-1560#1u pic.twitter.com/1UiRowgrkS

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 22, 2021

Arizona AFL-CIO:

A recent poll by Data for Progress found that 65% of Arizonans support the #PROAct! Arizona voters are united in our fight to Protect the Right to Organize! @SenatorSinema prove your commitment to bipartisanship and co-sponsor the PRO Act TODAY! pic.twitter.com/dWqtM2i4gN

— Arizona AFL-CIO // #PassThePROAct (@ArizonaAFLCIO) July 20, 2021

California Labor Federation:

The #RelayForWorkersRights just. keeps. GOING.
And it won’t stop until we #PassThePROAct!

Our nation’s labor laws are outdated and Congress has the opportunity to ensure the economy works for working people.#UnionStrong https://t.co/5zjSVs3EXw

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 22, 2021

Florida AFL-CIO:

The PRO Act is a monumental opportunity for America’s working people. Make your voice heard and sign the petition in support of the PRO Act!https://t.co/U3pII6gIpo

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

Georgia AFL-CIO:

Georgia’s workers have made countless sacrifices throughout the pandemic, all while making a fraction of a fraction compared to business interests and CEOs. pic.twitter.com/l8sz6GRpLS

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

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

If we are going to build back better, we will need a better deal for the workers doing the building. #PassThePROAct https://t.co/WGqJclFrT1

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 22, 2021

Iowa Federation of Labor:

The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/wdXIRvOYDA Thanks to @CWAUnion @AFSCME @AFGENational #1u #proact

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 22, 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

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Thank you @ewarren for co-sponsoring the #PROAct Our fight is not over. We need you to continue working with your colleagues to #PassthePROACT pic.twitter.com/ZByO8wAM9a

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@massaflcio) July 17, 2021

Michigan AFL-CIO:

Hearing from Carly with @SenGaryPeters’ office, telling us about the senator’s strong support for #PassThePROAct and for the rights of all working people pic.twitter.com/lYewGaCSM7

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) July 20, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Labor advocates rally in Fargo, Moorhead in support of pro-union bill https://t.co/kpQGS3fE4W Great day in the Red River Valley. Thank you @NDAFLCIO and @WestALCRRV for hosting. Let’s pass the #PROAct #1u

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 22, 2021

Missouri AFL-CIO:

“Missourians agree ‘right-to-work’ is wrong. The #PROAct will support the will of the people” –@JacobHummel https://t.co/FTiYVfmm7d

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

Montana AFL-CIO:

#PassThePROAct #UnionStrong https://t.co/rms1OpCFop

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) July 20, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

This policy will afford Nevada’s working people a necessary measure of safety in their workplaces while still allowing business in @ClarkCountyNV to continue.

But we must continue to encourage our fellow Nevadans to #GetVaccinated! 💉 https://t.co/fblpZnHAw2

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Please stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who care for the sick and aged! Wear your union colors! Show your union pride!https://t.co/vmMc9gRHV6

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

New York State AFL-CIO:

Workers’ rights are under attack.

Our outdated labor laws have been chipped away and weakened by anti-worker legislators. Every day, we hear about corporations openly union-busting.

That’s why we need the Protecting the Right to Organize Act #PROAct.https://t.co/HlUBJWdoIo

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) July 20, 2021

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Many thanks to members of the Western NC CLC and City Councilor @KimboRoney for showing up midday during a workweek to tell @SenatorBurr to protect our right to organize! #PROAct #1u @Teamsters @APWUnational @smartunionworks @IBEW @steelworkers pic.twitter.com/0Qwy7FBwZN

— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Thanks to brave Gracie Heldman of Pandora, #Ohio who testified on how the #PROAct will level the playing field for workers like her who faced fear, intimidation and firings of pro-#Union employees in organizing drives. Proud of @SenSherrodBrown for leading the discussion @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/RTWhIbSTLf

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 22, 2021

Oregon AFL-CIO:

“It’s time for accountability and action. It’s time for the Senate to fix what is broken. It’s time to reform the filibuster and pass the #PROAct.” – @SenJeffMerkley & @graham_oregon @AFLCIO #1u https://t.co/YxZDplDMqy

— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) July 22, 2021

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Thank you @SenJackReed for championing the #PROAct! We need to #BuildBackBetter with Unions!#1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/TsxCjHy7oj

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) July 19, 2021

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

Today, working Tennesseans of all political stripes sent a message to Senator @BillHagertyTN and Sen. @MarshaBlackburn: pass the PRO Act and support working families! Thanks to all of our brothers and sisters who joined us in Nashville today! #PassThePROAct #1u pic.twitter.com/mT5FavZ5Hk

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) July 20, 2021

Texas AFL-CIO:

Texas Voting Bill: Activists Planning Selma-Style March for Voters’ Rights https://t.co/enlqBHX9vQ via @vicenews

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 21, 2021

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Union members in Virginia outside today asking @MarkWarner when it comes to the #PROAct “which side on you on?”#PassThePROAct pic.twitter.com/vqZBURh10I

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 21, 2021

Washington State Labor Council:

The #WSLC2021 virtual Convention has convened! Catch the action live on Facebook: https://t.co/wMf5uBL0W3 #1u

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 22, 2021

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

“There is no justification whatsoever to pay these employees, who perform the exact same work as employees in other parts of the state, substantially less while trying to require them to pay considerably more for their benefits.” https://t.co/IX6QXyuKPj

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) July 17, 2021

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Across Wisconsin, workers call on @senronjohnson to support the #PROAct https://t.co/u8pd3Mc29f

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 22, 2021