Equal Pay Day: 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:
Happy to see SJR 12 pass the Senate unanimously! This legislation encourages Congress to eliminate harmful social security provisions that hurt many of Alaska’s retirees. On to the House!#akleg pic.twitter.com/7EgWbCEO3q
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 11, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Thank you for sharing your story, @lailaddaltonn. Arizona’s labor movement stands with you, and all @Starbucks workers who are fighting for better working conditions. #UnionYES @SBWorkersUnited https://t.co/0an3PoF72r
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 5, 2022
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Unions are working people standing TOGETHER, arm in arm!
We stand with you!@UFCWWSC8 #UnionStrong #1u #WhenWeFightWeWin https://t.co/3PwNU3LaPS— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 11, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:
It’s happening #copolitics @SBWorkersUnited United we will win! @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/EjkaDqICW2
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) March 11, 2022
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
.@UFCW Local 371 Organizing Director Jessica Petronella breaks down the types of anti-union tactics management will engage in to scare workers.
Watch the full video & learn how you can help protect workers from captive audience meetings: https://t.co/GegpsovezE pic.twitter.com/1kHscJPzeW
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 14, 2022
Florida AFL-CIO:
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session officially came to a close today.
Click here to read our Sine Die brief for a look at the key bills that faced Florida’s working families this session: https://t.co/0ymi1y3xVj pic.twitter.com/Q0To2HF4QP
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 14, 2022
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
It’s a beautiful day to walk back your vote, @MeshaMainor! #WalkItBackMesha https://t.co/t5TiQf9daV
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 14, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
The Biden administration is proposing changes designed to push up wages for workers at federally-funded construction projects such as interstates. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼https://t.co/wcEpjNC9P5
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 14, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/2BR5wHa2Rq Thanks to @UAW @AFTunion @IBEW #innovationfund #ibew
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:
Portland Professional Firefighters & @MachinistsUnion Local S7 joined Cummins workers (IAM 477) on the picket line in solidarity this week in Scarborough!
https://t.co/XSZ5FzFaBL #solidarity #1u #FairContractNow— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 12, 2022
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
We want to thank everyone who came out last night for the #LaborReception. #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/esMTAXb2FI
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 10, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Proud to hold the line with @MachinistsUnion every day until an agreement is reached #1u https://t.co/ozn6IM52Fs
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) March 9, 2022
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
In just one month @coffee_comrades have already made such an impact on the American labor movement! @unitehere #NoContractNoBeans #ComradesInCoffee https://t.co/uW0m4Rkvcu
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Educators are striking for safe, stable schools. https://t.co/z26DEQohsR #1u @MFT59 @MFT59ESP
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Missouri’s own Gina Walsh speaking about solving issues that address women in the trades. Take a listen! #WomenInConstructionWeek https://t.co/IcdBBiHT39
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 10, 2022
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Today, working people let candidates know that workers are the economy and workers are watching. #mtpol #mtgov #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/bEqa9CpwV6
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) March 14, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
This is what #Solidarity looks like #NHPolitics #1u @PFFNH @Iaff856 ✊ https://t.co/nHlMfET8sO
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
✊ Celebrating 135 years of union brothers and sisters ✊ https://t.co/Q7jpEfThRG
— ✊ NMFL ✊ (@NMFLaflcio) March 15, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:
Ascension Living has the money to pay their Our Lady of Peace nursing home workers fairly, they just don’t want to. Get the full story on our new episode of the Union Strong Podcast coming Monday, March 14th. pic.twitter.com/3GhrTyivsY
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 12, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
For all NC workers currently organizing for a better life and all those thinking of doing the same, we have one thing to say. #UnionYES #1u @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/CspyBjG44l
— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 10, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:
The trade #union movement is stepping up to help the working people of Ukraine. Many have already given to great organizations. But if you have a few more dollars think of helping through the @ituc https://t.co/ADalH8OojG
— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 15, 2022
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) March 15, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The Oregon AFL-CIO is proud to endorse State Rep. @MarkMeekOR! With strong, pro-worker leaders in office we can truly make progress for working families across the state. Learn more at https://t.co/XUMz6T70Ib pic.twitter.com/GQ8Hvy7Sja
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 12, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
We at the RI AFL-CIO were honored to meet @SecMartyWalsh at this morning’s Greater Rhode Island LERA breakfast meeting pic.twitter.com/jgftw96ytM
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 11, 2022
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
🚨LEGISLATIVE ALERT! It’s a busy day as two major pieces of anti-worker legislation are scheduled to be heard. If you haven’t done so already, please click below and tell state lawmakers to stop trying to manage private businesses & employees! #1u https://t.co/GC4wULaPKV
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) March 15, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:
Today marks the number of extra days women have to work to earn the same amount as their male counterparts in a year – and the gap is even wider for women of color.
Unionizing helps minimize pay disparities, but ALL women deserve to be paid a fair wage. #EqualPayDay pic.twitter.com/IsCqOSQBIG
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Today is #EqualPayDay . We aren’t standing for the nickel, dimes, and petty pennies on the dollar that women are earning. There’s strength in equality, and we are here for it. pic.twitter.com/B5y0OZjY7n
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) March 15, 2022
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
After 111 days on strike, Merlino Construction finally brought a proposal to @Teamsters 174 members -including a provision to gut these workers’ right to honor picket lines. This is union-busting, not negotiating. Shame on Merlino Construction! #OneDayLonger #1u https://t.co/CXCGa4QkVz
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) March 10, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
JOIN US March 18: Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller in conversation with Tony Baez at Boswell Books in Milwaukee. Discussing their new novel celebrating a lifetime of organizing.
RSVP at https://t.co/mRRO3MwtVF pic.twitter.com/SoL8FsHHi6— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 12, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/15/2022 – 13:00