Every Week is Teacher Appreciation Week: 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:

We are closer than ever to restoring a defined benefit pension retirement for public safety officers.

Take action today by emailing members of Senate Finance and requesting they pass HB 55 out of committee and onto the floor of the Senate! #akleg #1u https://t.co/CLhgMLKWvx

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 4, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

California’s labor movement KEEPS GROWING! Welcome to the #UnionStrong family, housestaff at @KeckMedUSC!#1u @cirseiu https://t.co/HfU5oTdMPB

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 4, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Listen to President Jaramillo’s interview with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! https://t.co/z8WDunSaUv

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 3, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

ICYMI, workers at FuelCell Energy in Danbury voted #UnionYES! Justin Mates, a system operator at the company, said the vote means “the voice of the dedicated workers, who showed up every day during COVID, was heard today.” https://t.co/VPFgzKgcp6

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

The Florida Legislature recently passed legislation that would end the special status of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The Florida AFL-CIO and @rtemplin mobilized against this threat to Central Florida taxpayers and union workers.https://t.co/2cBhOd8Xfj

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

“He truly was labor’s priest. He dedicated his life to bringing the labor movement and the faith community together…from the grape fields of California in the Modesto valley to the coal fields of Harlan County, Kentucky.”https://t.co/TuHxIFnHM9

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) May 4, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

Cannibis Reform Iowa’s laws on cannabis laws are woefully outdated as we fall behind the majority of other states. The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO supports the nonpartisan Campaign for Sensible Cannabis Laws to modernize medical usage,… https://t.co/SSDsXDMAWU

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) May 4, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO:

Retiring @steelworkers 4-9 President Pat Carleton discusses how to build trust & solidarity among Maine papermakers in an age of political polarization & how they built international solidarity through exchanges with South African workers in the 1990s. https://t.co/sYVw4XE45Q

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 5, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Contact your Senator NOW and ask them to vote YES https://t.co/TCQfTdCSbu

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) May 5, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

📣ENDORSEMENT ALERT!📣 In her 7 years representing Michigan in the halls of Congress, @DebDingell has proven her commitment to working people a hundred times over, and the MI AFL-CIO is proud to announce our endorsement for her race in Michigan’s 6th Cong. District! #Labor2022 pic.twitter.com/vNslDqTJTM

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) May 4, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Get the details on how essential workers can get their bonus pay from the state. https://t.co/4vEe5RruZi #1u #MakeItRight

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Building on the efforts of BUD STL, the Missouri Apprentice Ready initiative will create similar construction industry entry points in Kansas City and Springfield with training! Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/Oj8pdEdZr2 pic.twitter.com/RlRXwGNnOu

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 2, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

Exec. Secretary Treasurer Susie Martinez on the
NV State AFL-CIO 2022 Statewide Endorsements:

“Nevada’s labor movement is eager to begin getting the word out about our worker endorsed candidates. Working people deserve a voice at our state capitol & in the halls of congress.” pic.twitter.com/JLbyaFmixd

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

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

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— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) May 5, 2022

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

We are incredibly proud of the workers, our affiliates, and our allies for making New Jersey the best state in the country for organized labor.
Thank you @AFLCIO President @lizshuler for recognizing our success, and special thanks to @GovMurphy for his incredible partnership. #1u pic.twitter.com/nGrk5HTBlL

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

“I look forward to being part of a team committed to addressing climate change in a way that will result in the creation of good, family-sustaining jobs utilizing a highly skilled workforce.” -NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. https://t.co/wuXkVRZSwP

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Workers, advocates say Charlotte is ripe for more employee unions to form https://t.co/uxIeMJ87uu via @devnabose @theobserver #1u

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 4, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Hey @UnionDrip, thanks for calling out @Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for his #unionbusting. Thought you may like this video from the @DropkickMurphys supporting the baristas organizing with @SBWorkersUnited pic.twitter.com/2Oj4Y5FSfV

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 5, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

She’s got our back, let’s have hers. Join us on Saturday in Portland to knock doors for Christina Stephenson for Labor Commissioner! https://t.co/eJbEfK901b

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 5, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

🚨 New @LaborVisionRI episode!🚨

Host @AutumnElissa sits down w Lori DiMatteo of @liveunitedri & Jocelynn White of @BooksAreWings to talk about this year’s Children’s Book Drive!

The Book Drive ends May 25th!

Learn more about how to get involved here: https://t.co/T06q8VMDRf pic.twitter.com/RzErNLSITm

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 5, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

This game has become too common in recent years. Lawmakers’ constituents deserve an honest, transparent legislative process.

“People are paying more and more attention these days — and they are trying to hide what they are doing up here.” #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/XbXuSX9hLo

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 3, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

This is a major win for working people.

Thank you @AndyBrownATX and @AustinAFSCME for fighting for Travis County employees. #1u https://t.co/1PC721ZNvC

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 5, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

It’s #WorkersMemorialDay. Today we remember those who lost their lives while on the job. Together we pray for the dead, and continue to fight like hell for the living.#1u pic.twitter.com/06MdnxqOTf

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) April 28, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:

Reproductive rights – including abortion – are workers’ rights. Period. https://t.co/6x5XxwyoDT

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 3, 2022

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

“I don’t know that it’ll ever happen but it would be my hope that one day, one year down the road, when it comes to April 28 that we don’t have to have this event because there won’t be a single name to read.” https://t.co/KPJmtN3faa

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 29, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Collective bargaining can become a vehicle through which joint solutions to productivity, safety and health, scheduling, and workplace governance can be devised and effectively implemented. https://t.co/88PYUSQ8FT

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 4, 2022