The Power and Value of Unions: 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:

Don’t forget! pic.twitter.com/aVsjWDfMpg

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) May 9, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO:

We stand with @AlaskaPilots ✊ #1u https://t.co/gnYphJ0d57

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 13, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO:

“Collective bargaining… and other employment terms and the daily administration of those collective bargaining agreements–can provide positive contributions to both sides through a reduction in turnover and an improvement in communication.” #UnionStrong https://t.co/NL9HMNdUdj

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) May 10, 2022

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:

“A young generation of workers is waking up to the power and value of unions”
Yes! Unions are how we balance the economic scales, today and in the future!#UnionsForAll #UnionStrong #1u@SBWorkersUnited @sbwuca pic.twitter.com/uCABZgc3JV

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 13, 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:

Nursing home workers at Windsor Rehab are on a ULP strike for a living wage and affordable benefits! Here’s the rub – the State of CT specifically allocated additional money to boost their pay but management refuses to meet the standard of the nursing home industry. #1u pic.twitter.com/uysshXtXMV

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 10, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO:

Nurses from across the state rallied in Tallahassee today for better safety standards and treatment on the job. Solidarity! pic.twitter.com/kK5Yv9BeL2

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 12, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

The unemployment rate for Black Americans dipped to 5.9% in April, a pandemic-era low.

BUT the Black unemployment rate in April was still significantly higher than that of the U.S. overall.

We must do more to fight hiring discrimination. https://t.co/2sp76z7ZsX

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) May 10, 2022

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

AFL-CIO Calls for Student Loan Forgiveness AFL-CIO Calls for Student Loan Forgiveness AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the federation’s commitment to ending the student loan crisis: We call on the Biden administration to do its part to assist… https://t.co/ThrwwLSMyf

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

Maine AFL-CIO:

Business is booming for @TheIronworkers Local 7 in Maine!

“The money in Boston is good and there’s a lot of work, but we’re really happy to be back here in Maine,” said Ben Moore of Augusta, who has been working in Boston for the past ten years.https://t.co/qAP4DJ1jW7

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 13, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Every worker deserves a Union.

Jump into the weekend by supporting the work of the State House Employees Union #mapoli #1uhttps://t.co/b5CJ5gUV0j pic.twitter.com/qaSqdYV4L0

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) May 6, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

FULL STATEMENT HERE: https://t.co/c6TwD9eYSw

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) May 11, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Workers celebrate Frontline Worker bonus check pay https://t.co/LbqF11A3ze #1u #mnleg #MakeItRight @UFCW663 pic.twitter.com/bxanJ3CBVS

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 12, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO:

#RightToWork was wrong in 1954 and is still wrong in 2022. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/AzhOe7L8f2

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 12, 2022

Montana State AFL-CIO:

Our freedoms at work support and protect Montana’s economy. If the economy doesn’t work for Montana’s workers, it doesn’t work for anyone. Together, we’re letting candidates know they must work to protect our communities. #mtpol #mtnews #workersrights #1uhttps://t.co/ltwZe4wPmF

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) May 12, 2022

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

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— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) May 11, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Watch your mailboxes & notifications from your union for information about the 2022 NH AFL-CIO Linda Horan Scholarship awards! @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @Ibew490 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 pic.twitter.com/LjYbNBWdgl

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) May 11, 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 Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:

These workers are unsure of when they can even sleep –

Their spouses went to picket in protest –

It is time to think about the safety of the #Workers AND their families!

Give them a #FairContract Now!@TTDAFLCIO https://t.co/0obJ0rlWLP

— ✊ NMFL ✊ (@NMFLaflcio) May 13, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO:

The Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Castle Point VA hospitals have been slated for closure, and Northport VA hospital is facing major cuts. Sign the petition to stop this assault on veterans’ care now: https://t.co/9O5atITvAx #SaveMyVA

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 5, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

Low-wage pregnant workers are less likely to receive pregnancy accommodations, especially Black & Latino low-wage workers. Join us in telling @SenThomTillis to support the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act & help keep pregnant workers and their babies safe! https://t.co/SOEacxE7wk pic.twitter.com/jlp45F40BL

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 6, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Thanks to @POTUS, @TimRyan, @SenSherrodBrown, @RepMarcyKaptur and @RepBeatty for this funding. Shame on all the @Ohiogop for voting against it. And disgusting that @GovMikeDeWine takes the accolades for the work of @TheDemocrats and doesn’t even give credit where credit is due. https://t.co/pfAmde1kg7

— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 13, 2022

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Click here to get the latest OKC Starbucks update!

“Nichols Hills Starbucks workers get Union votes, but can’t celebrate yet”https://t.co/2DujfCKIgM pic.twitter.com/8LWByiqwtA

— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) May 9, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO:

This Saturday, May 14, join workers and activists mobilizing throughout the state to protest the Supreme Court’s potential decision on Roe v. Wade. For more information: https://t.co/90GfTbunyl #BansOff #RoeVWade

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 13, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Happy Mother’s Day to all our incredible union moms out there, and to all who stand in to fill that role.

We see you, we support you, and we are who we are because of the support you give! Thank you for all you do! pic.twitter.com/FHJlVSnEmM

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 8, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Wage theft is the costliest crime in America.

In RI, an estimated $185.3 million in workers’ wages and salaries was unreported to the DLT in 2019 according to this report
👇 👇 👇 https://t.co/rtH1uIVl0f

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 13, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

The rainy day fund is overflowing, and state leaders are more focused on rerouting $200 million that was supposed to help with relocating schools that are in floodplains and eliminating the professional privilege tax for doctors. #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/GWbMRA3WKZ

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 12, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO:

We’re down to the wire – early voting for the primary runoff election starts next Monday!

There’s so much at stake for working families, we can’t afford to sit this election out.

For more info about early voting, visit: https://t.co/W71Kd5EjG2 pic.twitter.com/WwWNtACGtG

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 12, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO:

The Virginia AFL-CIO has voted to endorse 7 congressional incumbents ahead of the 2022 election cycle.

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 10, 2022

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

Headed out to the polls? Check out our list of endorsed candidates who will support working families: https://t.co/0HCUknGecR

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) May 10, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Where collective bargaining and politics fit into prison staff shortages https://t.co/G991QchXEK via @WIExaminer

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 13, 2022