People Over Corporate Profits: 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:

Each year organized labor from all corners of Alabama gather in Montgomery for the Legislative Appreciation/Road Kill BBQ. Locals from several Internationals proudly display their grilling skills & surprising recipes. This year we are forced to cancel the event. #1U #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/UoJ7hc10ln

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) January 25, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Great news coming out of H L&C! It’s time to get HB 220 across the finish line and on the desk of @GovDunleavy! #akleg #1u https://t.co/LazdqT8jpY

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 27, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

🧵We’re excited to announce the launch of the Arizona Labor Dispatch — a weekly email newsletter for union members, pro-worker activists, and supporters of Arizona’s labor movement. pic.twitter.com/HdTL55AoEM

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) January 21, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Today, legislators will have the opportunity to once again make CA a national leader. #AB1400 would make high quality health care more affordable and more accessible to ALL. #CALeg, send the message that we put people over corporate profits!#CalCare #UnionStrong

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) January 31, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

👀 Keep your eyes out. Railroaders may strike to ensure they can spend time with family. This video explains what is at stake. #copolitics https://t.co/KbALG2iKXs

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) January 24, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

“No one should have to work two or three jobs because they can’t make enough at one job or a second job,” said one worker, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation. #UnionYES #1u https://t.co/zERUsyyQ8p

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

“These positions are some of the most powerful unelected positions in the state that control billions of dollars in public funds,” Gothard said. “This law is a recipe for corruption, where Florida students are left paying the ultimate price.”https://t.co/92mnvyaDdS

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Georgia’s future is on the line. The stakes of this election could not be higher. We know Stacey Abrams is the governor Georgia needs and our unions are ready to give her our full support. #1u pic.twitter.com/EU3SZvlzrL

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 27, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

The point of threatening Indiana’s underpaid teachers with litigation is a calculated effort by politicians to silence teachers and create classrooms devoid of content that acknowledge the deep divisions in our society.

https://t.co/vehYIm48CK

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/UpzmK4F9iR Thanks to @CWAUnion @SEIU #protectallworkers

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

502.852.5417 https://t.co/EBX9NjMgUP

— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) January 18, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

Federal firefighters work 72-hour weeks to protect our Naval bases & our communities. We interviewed two of them this week to discuss the critical work they do & Federal Firefighters Fairness Act (HR 2499).https://t.co/qrqPFKMpnn@IAFFNewsDesk #mepolitics

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

#ThankAUnion every weekend, but especially during weekends with two feet of snow coming #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/Nc9QpjNUu4

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) January 28, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

.@GovWhitmer‘s plan to repeal the #PensionTax means NO TAXES on retirement income by 2025! pic.twitter.com/im0KrJ2a5N

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Unions are ‘strike-ready’ to win urgent demands (via @MNReformer) https://t.co/bteCLTpUZY #1u pic.twitter.com/twDlNBOIcT

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

The Missouri Apprentice Ready program in Kansas City is currently accepting applications for their next classes. Applications are due by February 1st. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/OvlkOGH3nU pic.twitter.com/37MEugCnml

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Montana State AFL-CIO:

Our freedom of speech in the workplace is the most important right we have in our daily lives. Learn more at https://t.co/KeJEOPFmGM. #unionstrong #knowyourrights pic.twitter.com/H5qC6uLQmX

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) January 31, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Susie Martinez, Exec. Secretary-Treasurer “I know how hard housekeepers work. I worked the front desk for 30+ years. We have to make sure hotels follow SB4 rules for #DailyRoomCleaning and disinfecting and doing all the things they are required to protect employees and guests” pic.twitter.com/KmVsZ7KcFL

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

ASCFME’s Bobby Jones and IBEW’s Sen. Kevin Cavanagh show their support for the Nashua Teachers’ Union (AFT local 1044)! With allies like this, how can Nashua’s teachers possibly loose? @NTULocal1044 @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME @SEIU1984 @AFSCME @AFSCME93 @IBEW @UAW2322 pic.twitter.com/vWdXPIJqrW

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

The New York State AFL-CIO applauds the recommendation made by the Farm Laborers Wage Board this afternoon. Read the statement by NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento: https://t.co/B8U0UjOTHF

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Woot woot! Congratulations, Madam President Helena Thornton! 🎉👏✊ First Woman President of Victory Lodge 1725 https://t.co/tRK6F6iIpV via @MachinistsUnion @1725Lodge #1u

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) January 26, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Last week, we showed the #Youngstown billboard thanking @TimRyan for his vote to pass the @POTUS bipartisan #Infrastructure Bill that will create 560,000 jobs in all 88 counties. But don’t worry Trumbull County, this one is on the Warren outerbelt. pic.twitter.com/EvWbOHb3lr

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 31, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

#OregonLabor is ready to do some amazing work in the 2022 #OrLeg. Here’s a rundown of everything we’re fighting for: https://t.co/tGIBqVO4AG

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 30, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Honored to see @AFLCIO’s @STRedmond at @PhillyAFLCIO’s COPE Conference. “There’s a place for everyone in this labor movement!” ✊ pic.twitter.com/AbpE23HBhP

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 31, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Today, government oversight will question @RIPTA_RI & health insurance execs about a recent cyber attack. @PatCrowley401 Sec. Treasurer, RI AFL-CIO, will be there to ask how 1000s of state employees’ personal data was stolen & what can be done about ithttps://t.co/YjVT6tRrn7

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 31, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

🚨ACTION ALERT! Discussions about worker representation should be left up to employers and employees without outside influence from anti-worker politicians. Click below to ask your legislators to vote “NO” on HB 1856! #1u https://t.co/GC4wUKTeTn

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 28, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Yesterday, our President @RickTxAFLCIO partnered with @SAALocal67, @TeriCastilloD5, & other labor leaders to honor the legacy of striking workers & specifically celebrate the legacy of Tenayuca & other women of color who fought for working people. https://t.co/fXf9yqesLs

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

🤓🗞📰 Read all about the union efforts: https://t.co/kgwlrc9ojd #valeg #rva #UnionStrong #1u

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) January 31, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

It’s WSLC Legislative Conference day! Our favorite #WaLeg holiday. You can follow along live on Facebook as we talk about worker-first policies, speak with legislators, and get pumped for a year of action for working people: https://t.co/PWwTOspiTP pic.twitter.com/xZR5TE7JyJ

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) January 28, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Wausau Communications of America union members protest unfair working conditions https://t.co/LdSecczUrM

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) January 31, 2022