Stand Up, Fight Back: 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:

Photos from today https://t.co/lqt32OrKhL pic.twitter.com/rZ2eAJnYsb

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 7, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Is a Victory for Working People⁠—and Democracy #1u pic.twitter.com/K01FqpDbfu

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 7, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Nearly 80% of young people support unions, an all-time high. And they’re breathing new life into our movement. The amazing organizing we’re seeing at Starbucks, Amazon & other corporations isn’t a “moment.” This is the future & the future is #UnionStrong! https://t.co/4FuH3u5Kj3.

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 11, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

On tonight’s Labor Exchange – an interview with Carl Smith with SMART-TD on a new attendance policy at BNSF Railway that is raising concerns on safety and workers quality of live. LISTEN 6:00 p.m. TONIGHT on https://t.co/fuXuspKDjv 88.5 FM 1390 AM Denver/Boulder pic.twitter.com/t81ko4cl3w

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 4, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Ally Dube was a school bus driver. When Ally and her co-workers tried to form a union, they were subjected to intense captive audience meetings where she felt “like a hostage.”

Watch the full video & take action: https://t.co/GyzJzTiC71 pic.twitter.com/NbAyrkjjmT

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

Happening Now: @SCPABrevard joins @rtemplin and @AnnaForFlorida for a discussion about the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. https://t.co/RnXX6hcWeV

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 7, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

What do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK. #1u pic.twitter.com/5U0F4zdDPC

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 3, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. Drive safely and use extra caution in work zones to protect our brothers and sisters working near the road. pic.twitter.com/OUBeY3dzVd

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

BLUE STATEHOUSE ALERT – ONE WEEK LEFT https://t.co/SrUdoRjegA

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 12, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

LD 1969 would ensure renewable energy policies create good quality jobs that pay living wages! #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/yK2Z2nKBzI

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 12, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

Thank you, Maryland General Assembly, for overriding the Governor’s veto of this important bill for workers and their families! https://t.co/KjEIJQ8QeJ

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) April 9, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Tell Your State Legislators: Save Massachusetts Call Center Jobs! #1u #mapoli https://t.co/ClG8dmq3xG

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) April 12, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

ICYMI: Minnesota nurses share ‘Why We Left’ the bedside in new report, call for solutions to staffing and retention crisis https://t.co/vSdsdBwW9t #1u #mnleg @mnnurses pic.twitter.com/EktQKBUEWt

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 7, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

We are building union diversity! https://t.co/9N7VO17MNX

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Montana State AFL-CIO:

#mtnews #unionstrong https://t.co/RyJvXZsB4T

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 11, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Enjoying an amazing afternoon with @GovSisolak, @SomosVotantes, & @NevadaHLC at the 8th Annual César Chávez Day festival! pic.twitter.com/ekXPSbAcDN

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 2, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Everyone in the labor movement in New Hampshire has lost a valued friend and ally. You will be missed, Rep. Rogers. https://t.co/fywhhYIyuw

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

The 2022-23 New York State budget includes several victories for working people. Read the statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento: https://t.co/DFrhtMNG4g

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Good jobs.✅
Lower childcare costs. ✅
Improved healthcare access. ✅
Invests in education. ✅
Protects our right to organize. ✅
“Let’s pass a Workers First Agenda and build a better America!” –@marybemcmillan #1u pic.twitter.com/kBDresfPiB

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 12, 2022

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

Letter: Investing in child care solutions will benefit us all https://t.co/FZQqMxqGro

— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) April 6, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

We are wide awake and fighting like hell to make sure #Ohio‘s workers have a champion to stand shoulder to shoulder with @SenSherrodBrown https://t.co/dbYPxSCqjd

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 12, 2022

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Oklahoma Union Volunteers Build 120 Fish Habitats Over A 3-Day Expo!

Thank you everyone who helped!!

Read the article in full…https://t.co/nKn08otl3W

— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) April 11, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

While the Senate played political games, working people struggled for years. It is now time for your senators to do their jobs. @AFLCIO https://t.co/EK686uTeV9 pic.twitter.com/nNW2NaReMb

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Frank Snyder was elected president of Pennsylvania AFL-CIO on Wednesday, and his running mate, Angela Ferritto, was elected as secretary-treasurer of the state federation.
/1 pic.twitter.com/5TuPSDPAjS

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 30, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Read this week’s E-News –>https://t.co/8HfXDlZCrR @LIUNALocal271 @Fuerza_Laboral #1u #Unions #UnionStrong #UnionYes
Send your E-Mail to Info@riaflcio.com to receive it weekly in your inbox. pic.twitter.com/YGEXy4pKhH

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 7, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

Starting off our Monday by celebrating the fact that we officially passed a bill last week…no small feat in a legislature with a Rep. supermajority!

Details on the win, plus a call to action on “Buy American” legislation in this week’s update below #1uhttps://t.co/kpJn3FKsrx

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 11, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Gov. Greg Abbott’s bogus edict that gender-affirming health care = “child abuse” has prompted dedicated state employees to resign, @TexasTribune reports. Despicable order targets children, subverts actual child abuse prevention. https://t.co/IlL2qyNOE1

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Today we celebrate the historic vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her strong character and exemplary service reflect the best of our nation. The working people of Virginia are proud of our Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine for standing on the pic.twitter.com/kETbT2vs6p

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 7, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Are you interested in building power for workers? Want to get your start working in the labor movement? Then Union Summer is for you! Spend 6 weeks getting hands-on experience w/ local unions and pro-worker candidates. Get all the details and apply at: https://t.co/Pyaf1jLVVt #1u pic.twitter.com/90J1GY0D68

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 11, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s Bloomingdale Congratulates Ketanji Brown Jackson on Historic Confirmation to US Supreme Court https://t.co/nkXhiFkiv0

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 8, 2022