An Insult to All Working People: 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.

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold yesterday and rallied for the PRO Act! We’re just getting started, and we won’t quit until our Senators support it! #1u #PassThePROAct pic.twitter.com/Knk1wPaVmG

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 9, 2021

Arizona AFL-CIO:

And after you’ve called Senator Kelly, call @SenatorSinema! #PassThePROAct https://t.co/8GlQfOio6w

— Arizona AFL-CIO // #PassThePROAct (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 8, 2021

California Labor Federation:

Great victory for working people who fought tirelessly for this bill! Congratulations to all the @unitehere workers & locals who made this happen with tremendous leadership from @LorenaSGonzalez @SenMariaEDurazo & many other champions in the legislature! https://t.co/OHXvczkYyW

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 15, 2021

Colorado AFL-CIO:

A union contract is the single best tool we have to close racial and gender wage gaps in the workforce, and to ensure dignity and due process for workers, regardless of where we were born, who we are, or what industry we work in. #PassthePROAct pic.twitter.com/GMfkUkDAUV

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 8, 2021

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Outrageous voter suppression laws in Georgia will limit the right to vote and silence citizens. But here in CT, we’ve never even won the freedoms that Georgia voters are seeing restricted. #Connecticut, don’t be Georgia. Pass #VotingRights reforms now! https://t.co/mieemGwyh2

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 12, 2021

Florida AFL-CIO:

Happening Now: Educators from across the Sunshine State are here in Tallahassee to speak out about Senate Bill 1014, an attack on frontline workers’ constitutional rights. https://t.co/POVnthRpAe

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 14, 2021

Georgia AFL-CIO:

HUGE congratulations to @RepublicService workers in Cumming! Welcome to our family- we know @Teamsters 728 is going to take good care of y’all. #1u https://t.co/Jv70q6OSAn

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

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

We agree.

If you’re a union member that wants to learn more about running tor office, join us in on May 18! https://t.co/1juNvUWoBB https://t.co/kCGwVZm1IS pic.twitter.com/Y1BCnkzNcK

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 12, 2021

Iowa Federation of Labor:

AFL-CIO News Updates: PrO Act; Minnesota; New Poll; UAW; NNU and AGMA https://t.co/EmaI3zuKsu

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) April 15, 2021

Maine AFL-CIO:

The most insulting part of this hearing was when Rep. Shelley Rudnicki claimed that young workers don’t deserve to be paid even the minimum wage for their labor. Just disgraceful. #mepolitics https://t.co/UnjPBoVVen

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 13, 2021

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

“Our municipal employees have been essential to the state’s COVID-19 response. We were disappointed to see @MassGovernor @CharlieBakerMA‘s amendment to exclude them from paid sick leave benefits.” –@RonMariano & @KarenSpilka #mapoli https://t.co/mJppCIK64w

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@massaflcio) April 8, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Statement on the Police Killing of Daunte Wright https://t.co/EgXPMKn7cf #1u #mnleg #BlackLivesMatter #DaunteWright @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/sS4M4yy6XK

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 13, 2021

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Missouri gets a C-. This is unacceptable. The #AmericanJobsPlan would create union jobs while boosting our state’s infrastructure. The Plan has support from the majority of Americans. It is time to get it done. https://t.co/Wph2YMqHFK

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 12, 2021

Montana AFL-CIO:

If Governor Gianforte supports Montana’s workers, good paying jobs and high quality work, he will veto HB201! #mtpol #mtleg #mtgov #mtnews pic.twitter.com/QLayu7QJgW

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 12, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

#SB386 would give thousands of workers the #RightToReturn to their jobs when business resumes.

📲 Visit https://t.co/mGPRvMdGJd

➡️ Type SB386, click “In Favor,” & fill out your info

✔️ Click “Submit” to have your voice heard! pic.twitter.com/EuW5uMEcK9

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 15, 2021

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

“The median income in RTW states is about $10k lower than in non-RTW states!

Now is not the time to undercut the income of New Hampshire families. It is time for legislators to stand up for Granite State working families & reject this kind of con game.” https://t.co/CPHxs4n7Cw

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 12, 2021

New York State AFL-CIO:

New York State 2021-2022 Budget Summary https://t.co/c23DI6avd7

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 9, 2021

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

The Jewish Case for Unions https://t.co/0o5bJqH1yL via @hey_alma #1u #UnionStrong

— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 14, 2021

Ohio AFL-CIO:

RSVP: Excited to announce a “Labor Loves The Library” event with @AnandWrites and @AFLCIO President @RichardTrumka, moderated by @ToledoLibrary. Learn how the economic system is rigged against working people and some ways to solve the inequality crisis.https://t.co/9qpqfzQjzm

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 13, 2021

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Check out this week’s The Union Break Episode.

We had a guest, President Tim O’Connor with the Central Oklahoma Labor Federation.
We had a great discussion about the PRO Act.

Check it out! #OKBreakhttps://t.co/bhWeAcOB6A

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) April 9, 2021

Oregon AFL-CIO:

We are excited to support a diverse and inspiring group of candidates, many of whom are union members running for school boards and local offices around the state. Join us tomorrow night at 5:15pm for our #LABOR2021 Kickoff! #OregonLabor #ORpol #1u https://t.co/OG4PTGLKWQ

— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) April 14, 2021

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

We applaud the investment in our infrastructure and good, union jobs! Let’s build back better in #Appalachia. ✊https://t.co/4JrVN1cwZq

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 12, 2021

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

****PRESS RELEASE****
URI Part Time Faculty United Vote to Join Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO #1U @RICOUNCIL94 pic.twitter.com/a9wHxiWf11

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 15, 2021

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

To be clear, these are not family-sustaining jobs. They are often low-paying, offer little-to-no benefits, and are the reason why TN is the leader in minimum wage jobs. https://t.co/553h1nzI0h

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 15, 2021

Texas AFL-CIO:

Thank you to activists from the @gcaflcio/Houston area who showed in numbers today to talk with State Senator @whitmire_john. Members shared real stories and advocated on issues such as raising wages, protecting licensed trades, access to voting, and more. @IUPAT_DC88 @IATSE pic.twitter.com/a2oEUe195J

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 14, 2021

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

The PRO Act (Protecting the Right to Organize) is a proposal to override right-to-work laws and expand the ability of workers to form a union. In West Virginia, we find that the #PROAct is backed by a majority of voters. Call and urge support for the PRO Act!! 👇 pic.twitter.com/QHCcPPNGYa

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 8, 2021

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Federal officials and Gov. Tony Evers preserve $70 million a month in food assistance in Wisconsin https://t.co/4FDPTFiI94

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 14, 2021