Together We’re Strong: 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:
Thank you, retired Alaska IBEW member Jackie Endsley, for bringing to light the power imbalance between workers and corporate America! #1u #UnionStronghttps://t.co/PuzAGktpw7
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Disgusting, @Starbucks. Arizona’s labor movement stands in solidarity with Starbucks workers on Power and Baseline. ALL workers should be able to join a union, free of intimidation. https://t.co/XpjRKrT8bl
— Arizona AFL-CIO #SidelineTheFilibuster (@ArizonaAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
“The largest one-time political donation in Massachusetts history.”
You’re going to see that headline over and over as @lyft @uber & Big Gig LIE to MA voters and cheat & exploit workers. Say NO#Prop22Unconstitutional @noprop22ma #StopBigGig https://t.co/S0V1YP66gr
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) January 19, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Thank you @Ed4Colorado for your service and for fighting for working people in your district and across Colorado. https://t.co/PxA9QXp1rz
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) January 11, 2022
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the hard working members of @CWA1298! pic.twitter.com/6HK6cu8JyA
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) January 18, 2022
Florida AFL-CIO:
“This is elitist,” Templin said. “This is a legislative body saying, ‘We know more than the people. We know better than you do. That shouldn’t be in the constitution.’”https://t.co/ypgiSG21i2
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
There is no better champion for Georgia’s working families than @staceyabrams, which is why the Georgia AFL-CIO and its affiliates are extremely proud to endorse her run for Governor. pic.twitter.com/qHpWynGyWJ
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 19, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
We can’t afford a backslide to Jim Crow-era voting restrictions. Dr. King fought too hard and sacrificed too much.https://t.co/CVLnwhj7SJ
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Add your name: Stand with Public Education Professionals https://t.co/LbNETIBpJa
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
Make the Call → Protect Voting Rights
We need democracy in the U.S. Senate to save American democracy.
That means passing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act.
Use the link below to call your US Senator and urge them to Sideline the Filibuster.https://t.co/wlvMTxgMXU— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) January 13, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:
If you’re a cannabis worker in Maine & want to form a union let us know! https://t.co/mGExr68tCz
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A giant in the fight for Civil Rights and Labor Rights. #MartinLutherKingDay pic.twitter.com/vI1Dc9polg
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) January 17, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Checkout this resource regarding leave available if you test positive for #COVID19, have a family member who tests positive, need to quarantine, or are recovering from a vaccination. #1u pic.twitter.com/HXCilB7ODC
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) January 13, 2022
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) January 7, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Walz asks lawmakers to back record $2.7 billion bonding bill https://t.co/LDjvvecjgT Let’s improve our infrastructure and create the family-sustaining jobs Minnesotans demand. #1u #mnleg pic.twitter.com/GgNap4gunH
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. But the benefits of unions extend far beyond the workplace. #1u https://t.co/bqjF7lCve8
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) January 17, 2022
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:
Pass the John Lewis Voting Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. Our votes matter! #1u pic.twitter.com/i1XAfWcipZ
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) January 12, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
Tracking the progress of our 2022 legislative agenda in the Senate’s Executive Departments & Administration Committee today. Special thanks to our labor brother & NH AFL-CIO Executive Committee member Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh for his invaluable work in the Senate & on this committee. pic.twitter.com/XWl3nnMV9Q
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) January 12, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:
Dr. King is known as a catalyst of change for desegregation, equal voting rights, and civil rights – but he was also a staunch champion of the labor movement. In fact, the day before he was assassinated in 1968, he gave a speech in support of the AFSCME Sanitation Strike. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/w1FHQqdYqG
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 17, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
BREAKING: @USDOL recovers almost $450k in unpaid wages and penalties from southeast cotton gins, including over $25k from one NC company alone: https://t.co/6kubKIS4tT. Thank you, @SecMartyWalsh! #1u
— NC State AFL-CIO // #SidelinetheFilibuster! (@NCStateAFLCIO) January 14, 2022
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) January 17, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:
If you are in Stark County between Waynesburg and Canton on State Route 43 you just may see our sign thanking @POTUS for the 560,000 jobs, many @AFLCIO @NABTU jobs, coming to #Ohio thanks to his bipartisan #infrastructure bill. pic.twitter.com/XWnRdkEEYZ
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 19, 2022
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
Call 1-866-832-1560 to demand our Senators pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!https://t.co/9BNFk5jbZb pic.twitter.com/EacKEDwhHl
— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) January 14, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Thank you for standing up for democracy, @SenJeffMerkley! https://t.co/JUUoU6Fjy6
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Thank you to all of the hardworking union members who will fill, ship, and deliver these FREE at-home COVID 19 tests. Get yours today!@APWUnational @NALC_National @NRLCA https://t.co/b3BS0T8OU9
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 18, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
.@LaborVisionRI New Episode!
Jim Parisi and Frank Flynn, of the RI Federation of Teachers @rifthp to discuss Labor’s Recommendations for RI’s ARPA Funding and how it can be used to support innovation in Rhode Island’s public education
Watch Here: https://t.co/fHxo1Rl5AQ pic.twitter.com/BGyOfar6TM— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 13, 2022
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
📝 ADD YOUR NAME! Throughout the redistricting process, state leaders have claimed that they’ve been open and transparent. Take action and send a message to state lawmakers: keep Tennessee whole and draw districts that actually serve a community’s needs! https://t.co/AtABaXd5VG
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 19, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:
ICYMI, yesterday we announced that we’ll be hosting an Attorney General Debate on 1/20/22 as part of our virtual COPE convention; we want YOU to submit your questions.
To submit a question for @MerrittForTexas, @JaworskiForTX, & @RochelleMGarza visit:https://t.co/0bNNKrXEmO pic.twitter.com/0eu6GOPaKe
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 14, 2022
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Now that’s what we call: sign, sealed, delivered 🎶🎵 https://t.co/Z4Yb5lDCIH
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) January 19, 2022
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Starbucks is running their union busting playbook at the Denny/Broadway location in Seattle. Sorry @Starbucks, Seattle is a union town! Support these unionizing workers by changing your name on mobile to Union Strong and dropping by to show your support https://t.co/3HDnLudedU
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) January 13, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
With Senate showdown looming, voting rights tops unions’ MLK commemorations https://t.co/2tpOSFJq5r
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) January 19, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 01/19/2022 – 16:00