Workers First: 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:

Senators @SenShelby @SenTuberville your constituency in west central Alabama needs your help and support. #WorkersFirstAgenda #1U pic.twitter.com/aAfhESL9qe

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 13, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Historically, Alaska has some of the highest rates of on-the-job mortality and injury.

Please join us next Thursday as we commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day and strive to organize and create safer working conditions for all. #1u pic.twitter.com/pecC4FqL1e

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 21, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

An overwhelming majority of Americans support @amazonlabor‘s goal to seek “union representation in order to have job security, better pay, and safer working conditions.” https://t.co/ZnfqZTH26o #UnionStrong

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 19, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

Workers shouldn’t be spied on by their employers. It’s time we restore workers’ rights to privacy, at work and outside the workplace!
Thank you @Ash_Kalra for supporting workers standing together for our privacy rights!#AB1651 #WorkerPrivacyNowhttps://t.co/2W1iffHa6V

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 19, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

STARTING NOW: Sen. @Gary4CT leads the debate on SB 163, which would protect workers seeking to form a union from coercive captive audience meetings. Watch live –> https://t.co/UJecDmjHnN pic.twitter.com/xlcjX7IavE

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 21, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

“If you vote for this you are voting for revenge governance and the most brutal form of cancel culture, and once again voting to pick up tab for legal challenges,” said Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, of the bills.”https://t.co/GYHS2n4PAh

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 21, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

😍😍😍 https://t.co/F7wcoDH8rk

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

It’s time to end the racial disparities for marijuana in Iowa and join many other states in legalizing recreational cannabis consumption! #Iowa #HIGHowa #IALegis

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

Rally today at 12pm! https://t.co/tjwHXHPpGw

— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) April 20, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

25-year old Oliver Bianchi has just been elected President of the Hampden Professional Firefighters. We spoke to him about his passion for supporting his brothers & sisters both on the Fire Dept & in the broader labor movement!https://t.co/oLKXmbNjdf

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 21, 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:

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO unequivocally supports the efforts of workers everywhere to form a union.

Support the work of the State House Employee Union below #1u #mapoli https://t.co/gpMUgEXcy9 pic.twitter.com/sXa8veoEGK

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) April 21, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

It’s Time to Pay Frontline Workers https://t.co/PuG0LELP14 Sign the petition urging Senate Majority Leader @jeremyrmiller to support and pass frontline worker pay for all of Minnesota’s essential workers! #1u #mnleg #MakeItRight

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

⚽ ✊ FIFA is selecting the cities across the U.S. that will host the 2026 Men’s World Cup. Sign the petition today and tell FIFA we won’t accept the horrendous conditions and human rights violations tied to previous World Cup tournaments. https://t.co/dAe5XjZ1zA

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Montana State AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to the new union nurses at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare! https://t.co/jP8QMXokQj

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 15, 2022

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

Rest in Peace former Nebraska Rep. Ashford, you will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/wwrwOFUP7l

— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

We stand in solidarity with the Las Vegas @SpiritAFA in their fight against contract violations, empty promises, and unsafe working conditions by @SpiritAirlines!

How can we expect flight attendants to protect passengers in the air when they themselves aren’t being protected? pic.twitter.com/yh927ETlv2

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 15, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Coalition Wednesday! First, meeting with our Moral Economy allies, now the NH Faith & Labor Coalition! These days are a constant reminder that time spent planning in solidarity with our allies is crucial to our success.@AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @Ibew490 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH pic.twitter.com/Cnjw2IXcjh

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to @UFCW Local 360 for successfully organizing cannabis retailer Cannabist in Deptford Township.

The 15 Patient Specialists, or “Budtenders,” voted 14 to 1 in favor of joining Local 360 in today’s ballot election.

✅ Union Yes! pic.twitter.com/D9xXoLEUjm

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) April 18, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

We love to see it! #FruitStandWorkersUnited https://t.co/xHVGQSrDZC

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 19, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

“We are proud to support candidates who are willing to stand alongside us and fight for higher wages, safer working conditions, and stronger labor rights.” –@marybemcmillan #1u #ncpol https://t.co/hCPbDkaU6G

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 21, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://t.co/BNCgnh1snM

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 15, 2022

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

CWA needs your help!

Local 6016 seeks support to create change & bring awareness to the plight of their Union family at the AT&T retail store in Norman!

4-23 @1pm
1444 24th Ave NW, Norman, OK

Help Fight Against – unjust terminations, safety issues & disparity in compensation! pic.twitter.com/jzhVVxX2B9

— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) April 21, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

We’re proud to stand in solidarity with @OregonNurses at Providence! #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/MXWKVIbkwF

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 21, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Time to make wage theft a felony ✊⚖️ https://t.co/QK29Ao5R8Q

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 21, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

🚨ACTION ALERT! SB 2383/HB 2397 requires that some taxpayer-funded projects use products that are “Made in America” whenever possible. Click below to send a pre-written message to your lawmakers asking them to vote YES on SB 2383/HB 2397 ⬇️#1u https://t.co/dJ5Dk0uTNi

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 18, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

Congrats to @workersdefense and our other labor allies for this groundbreaking victory in Harris County.

Essential workers deserve essential pay and equitable treatment. https://t.co/FMIlfjRTv7

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 20, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to Starbucks workers at 5 Richmond area stores today who won their union! @SBWorkersUnited
Organizing for union representation takes courage & today, worker voices have been heard! Virginia is for Unions and we’re so proud! #UnionsForAll #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/G5dGuxXvam

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 19, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

🎉 Congratulations to @VzwUnion workers on this massive win! This is worker power in action. https://t.co/aTn48Z0RjB

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 15, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

We Support Nurses Who Are Calling for a Union Voice for Safe, Quality Care at UW Health – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/v8ac6weNsZ

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 21, 2022