No Contract, No Snacks! 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:
Wonderful day @ RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill for our 18th Annual Golf Tournament pic.twitter.com/QKA26SSIKa
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 11, 2021
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Our A-to-Z #PROAct express is headed to the Land of Waterfalls ⛰
Valdez is, and always will be, a union town. Longtime resident Clay Strickland knows the #PROAct is worth its weight in gold. That’s why he’s calling on @lisamurkowski and @SenDanSullivan to #PassThePROAct! pic.twitter.com/D4VdNWLMzh
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 25, 2021
California Labor Federation:
NEW VIDEO: Why is voting NO on the Recall so important?
Union-busting CEOs will do anything to put a Trump Republican in office, but you can fight back by voting NO on the Recall. #NoOnRecall pic.twitter.com/bKOPkD775d— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) August 12, 2021
Colorado AFL-CIO:
If we #buildbackbetter, working people and their families win. It’s that simple. #ForAmericaByAmerica https://t.co/oOmvwtnQu3
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) August 17, 2021
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Rep. Toni Walker: “It doesn’t matter whether we have a Democrat or a Republican in office. It’s important that we have transparency.” https://t.co/q6L34lKQXR
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 11, 2021
Florida AFL-CIO:
“We need to stop making politics of unemployment,” he said. “This is not a bunch of people sitting at home doing nothing. It’s a bunch of people who are worried about losing everything.”https://t.co/cxmpdTasFm
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 23, 2021
Georgia AFL-CIO:
💥 @Carolyn4GA7’s failure to support the President’s Budget is a betrayal to Georgia’s working families who voted for her to represent them. Full statement from Pres. Charlie Flemming attached below. #gapol pic.twitter.com/kpSLMiPetC
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 24, 2021
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Roughly 1,050 Nabisco workers are staying off the job in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon and Virginia.
No contract, no snacks!
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 25, 2021
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Historic Day for Investment in Working Families https://t.co/wqqD7pss4f
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) August 25, 2021
Maine AFL-CIO:
Excellent letter asking @SenatorCollins to support the #PRO Act!
“As a longtime Susan Collins voter, I was disappointed to hear that she does not support this important legislation and I hope she will reconsider her position.”https://t.co/RlXwXZAHt6 #mepolitics
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 23, 2021
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Labor is in the house at #MACoCon pic.twitter.com/kS0GfEoW5f
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) August 18, 2021
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
“We are looking forward to working with Liz, especially as our fight continues against the Uber/Big Tech Prop-22 copycat ballot measure.” Read the Full Statement by MA AFL-CIO President Steven A. Tolman on the Election of @AFLCIO President @lizshuler below. #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/dQz24M2u7P
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@massaflcio) August 20, 2021
Michigan AFL-CIO:
Join us in bucking the Democratic and Republican establishment to fight for nonpartisan, statistically fair maps for the PEOPLE. The time for engagement is NOW. https://t.co/HnnEzf2kJg
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Questions remain over who gets Minnesota’s “hero pay” https://t.co/lhLlS2jH46 #1u #MakeItRight #mnleg
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 24, 2021
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Please #GetVaccinated to protect you and our communities. https://t.co/Hn4JmVz09L
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 23, 2021
Montana AFL-CIO:
Our union sister Tia Clemenson was injured on the job this month and her community is asking for some support. If you are able, please consider donating to her recovery efforts. Solidarity sister, we wish you the best in your recovery. #solidarity https://t.co/uIJVWE4MVS
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) August 19, 2021
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 25, 2021
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
The New Hampshire AFL-CIO extends its sincerest congratulations to our movement’s newest leaders.
Today, history was made.
As our movement continues to evolve, @LizShuler is the innovative, compassionate leader we need to drive us forward. https://t.co/prdewXxZcO
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) August 20, 2021
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 20, 2021
New York State AFL-CIO:
New York State AFL-CIO and Senator Ramos call on Farm Wage Board to treat Farmworkers Fairly https://t.co/5HePhrzSbz
Farmworkers are once again being treated as less than other workers when it comes to being paid overtime for the challenging work they do.@jessicaramos
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 20, 2021
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Standing together to take #ClimateAction that allows us to #BuildBackBetter is how we win the future. Thanks for standing with us @RepKManning and @nclcv! @uaw #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/kBC1jAzCXR
— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 18, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO:
So #Ohio, this is real voter suppression. $5.1 million is a lot of money, but how is it @GOP keeps getting caught with cheating and not one @ohiogop office holder seems to put out an official statement, including Secretary of State @FrankLaRose https://t.co/1LumsNSYhX
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 25, 2021
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Check out the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO’s Newsletter. 👀👀
Like it! Share it! And Comment Below!https://t.co/P3nYny11qw
— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) August 18, 2021
Oregon AFL-CIO:
There is a lot of misinformation about #COVID vaccines, but facts are facts: It’s safe, it isn’t a conspiracy and you can trust the experts. Learn more at https://t.co/7CiRCjF3sH #StandTogetherToBeatTheVirus pic.twitter.com/DzoBjim18J
— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) August 25, 2021
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Opinion/Quinn and Blais: We all need a say in RI’s proposed hospital merger https://t.co/WXkdgi4t0F via @projo
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) August 24, 2021
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
Rest in power, Ernest “Rip” Patton, Jr. #1u https://t.co/CeIfKwA8GT
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) August 25, 2021
Texas AFL-CIO:
We’re glad the rushed meeting on SB 14 was canceled. A full public hearing is needed to look into these issues, including why so many key worker protections were stripped from the bill that passed in May. These are life-&-death issues, and deserve real deliberation. #1u #txlege
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 24, 2021
Virginia AFL-CIO:
.@MarkHerringVA addressing our Delegates this morning! We are so proud to have him and his support from Prevailing Wage, Collective Bargaining to the #PROAct. Thank you for always fighting for working families in VA, lifting them up, and protecting them. pic.twitter.com/zpxtlx5B0V
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 21, 2021
Washington State Labor Council:
That’s what solidarity is all about! Proud to have the good folks of @evergreen_union in the movement. #1u https://t.co/ZnIBt5TEhp
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 24, 2021
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
“West Virginians are known to be some of the hardest working people in this country, and they deserve dignity, respect and a voice. We’ve given enough breaks to corporate elites. The PRO Act is legislation for the people.” #wvpol https://t.co/WsiZvgep94
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) August 16, 2021
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Colectivo Coffee Union Victory Could Open The Door For Future Restaurant Employees https://t.co/cWzB39QMJJ
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 25, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 08/26/2021 – 10:00