Unions for All: 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

Great turn out for AFGE Local 131 informational picket. #1U #UMWA #UAW #USW pic.twitter.com/7BxHQBHyQ1

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Alaska AFL-CIO

Last week, Alaska’s Congressional Delegation updated House L&C members on the bipartisan infrastructure funds coming into the state. Big things are happening! #akleg https://t.co/T78xQwNHGj

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Arizona AFL-CIO

The #PostalServiceReformAct has passed the House! Thank you to @RepOHalleran, @RepKirkpatrick, @RepRaulGrijalva, @RepRubenGallego, and @RepGregStanton for supporting our postal workers by voting to keep the @USPS solvent and stable. pic.twitter.com/K1izNSICzH

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

California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

The CA Senate must pass #AB257!
The fast food industry is rife with exploitation, wage theft and many other workplace safety violations.

Follow @Fightfor15LA @NorCalFF15 to support frontline workers demanding dignity and accountability at work.#UnionsForAll #CALeg #1u https://t.co/LV4GO4jZ5q

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) February 15, 2022

Colorado AFL-CIO

Fire Chief Lombardi: “Our critics warned that a union would create tension between workers and management. Instead, our relationship has improved significantly. Our CBA has created a framework that allows for a mutually respectful relationship.” https://t.co/cLuRdOcmCi

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) February 16, 2022

Connecticut AFL-CIO

Happy #ValentinesDay from Connecticut’s unions 💘 pic.twitter.com/JUoRkjQppT

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 14, 2022

Florida AFL-CIO

Members of @32BJFlorida, @1199SEIUFlorida, and @FightFor15FL took a stand for Florida’s essential workers today at the Capitol in Tallahassee. Solidarity! pic.twitter.com/CN2MKMftwP

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) February 15, 2022

Georgia State AFL-CIO

Who moves this city? WE move this city! Happy birthday, Rosa Parks. We’re thankful for your legacy. #1u #TransitEquityDay pic.twitter.com/M0p1Nh3NeT

— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) February 4, 2022

Illinois AFL-CIO

US Senator @TammyDuckworth joined with @Nikki4Congress (IL-13 Candidate for Congress) this afternoon at the Illinois AFL-CIO for a roundtable discussion with local veterans. The discussion included long term care, support, quality of life, jobs and much more. #laborendorsed pic.twitter.com/UMNAJBlbcq

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 11, 2022

Indiana State AFL-CIO

We stand in solidarity with Hoosier teachers.

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Kentucky State AFL-CIO

Tell Your State Legislators to Stop These Attacks on Unemployment Insurance.
Click the link below to email your Legislators and ask them to VOTE NO on HB 4.https://t.co/sXXdqaE5Qg
Or call 1-855-771-2108 to leave them a message. pic.twitter.com/OuvGA8zQAN

— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) February 9, 2022

Maine AFL-CIO

STRIKE ALERT! COME AND SUPPORT WORKERS ON THE PICKET LINE IN SCARBOROUGH!

Members of @MachinistsUnion Local 447 at Cummins Inc. in Scarborough have voted to strike! Come support them on picket line, Mon-Fri 6am-5pm. 10 Gibson Road, Scarborough. pic.twitter.com/oXZQCXQx9W

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 15, 2022

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO

This is shameful, @GovLarryHogan https://t.co/wZQilcFLJe

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) February 8, 2022

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

We are proud to walk the line with IAMAW District 15 during their pursuit of a fair contract with Cummins, Inc.#1u #OneDayLongerOneDayStronger @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/B8KNSa9DLK

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) February 16, 2022

Michigan State AFL-CIO

.@coffee_comrades is picketing at multiple locations today and will be rallying at Noon at the Woodward Ave location in Detroit! Stop by, grab a sign and walk the picket line! #STRIKE https://t.co/PgwCMN1rpv

— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO

Paid-Leave Backers: “Go Fund Me” Helps, But Safety Net Needed https://t.co/6DnBWWuop0 #1u #mnleg #PaidLeaveMN @mn4pfl pic.twitter.com/widlyGkc2q

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Missouri AFL-CIO

Unionize every workplace! #1u https://t.co/oCsIN4kXcJ

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 14, 2022

Nevada State AFL-CIO

Nevada State AFL-CIO Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez released the following statement in response to @Culinary226‘s Geoconda Argüello-Kline retiring ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/xSq1DnT7Qt

— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 11, 2022

New Hampshire AFL-CIO

NH AFL-CIO Pres. Glenn Brackett consults with House Finance Committee member Rep. Robert Theberge (R-Berlin) at today’s House session in Manchester. @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @Ibew490 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH pic.twitter.com/EcRNUJKzCR

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

New York State AFL-CIO

Thank you @AndreaSCousins for working to get this bill passed. https://t.co/WTGk1xRKCp

— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 15, 2022

North Carolina State AFL-CIO

.@MarybeMcMillan: Rare opportunity for Congress to help American competitiveness https://t.co/QfybD6NA6l #1u #ncpol

— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Ohio AFL-CIO

Plenty of #Solidarity for ⁦@steelworkers⁩ in Findlay, #Ohio for a fair contract with ⁦@MarathonPetroCo⁩ pic.twitter.com/PmVgh0PxRE

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 15, 2022

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO

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— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) February 13, 2022

Oregon AFL-CIO

“The choice of forming a union is the worker’s choice, full stopThere should be no intimidation, no coercion, no threats, and no anti-union propaganda. This unprecedented report recognizes the critical role unions play in creating a fairer economy.” #1uhttps://t.co/KJckVBOoBy

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Thank you so much to @IBEW375 for hosting us and to @RepSusanWild for joining us today to celebrate infrastructure investment in our EV charging network! pic.twitter.com/k9LU8Utb53

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 11, 2022

Rhode Island AFL-CIO

A new study released by @TheLaborCenter reveals that nearly 1-in-10 RI employers misclassified employees between 2016 and 2021, affecting an estimated 19,359 workers and costing taxpayers at least $25.1 M

Read the full report at https://t.co/84bTFCV0r1 pic.twitter.com/wwU5cf7mKp

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) February 15, 2022

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council

Money can’t buy everything. But if you’re a wealthy corporate special interest group with unlimited resources, it sure can buy you a lot of influence at the Tennessee legislature.

via @NC5PhilWilliams & @NC5 https://t.co/Wx36P56mkm

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) February 16, 2022

Texas AFL-CIO

The pandemic has proven over and over again what we’ve always known to be true: power should belong to the workers, not greedy CEOs.

Join us on Friday in San Antonio for a rally to pass the #PROAct! pic.twitter.com/jrIt47eNnJ

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Virginia AFL-CIO

Thank you @EBPforVA for sticking with workers and speaking straight facts on why HB 883 is detrimental to the basic rights of your constituents and Virginians everywhere ! 🔥🔥

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) February 15, 2022

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO

We’re not done fighting for #HB1806 and collective bargaining rights for #waleg staff! Contact speaker @lauriejinkins2 today and urge her to include this fundamental legislation in the budget and not make it subject to cutoffs. https://t.co/qfoEnHHYVd

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 16, 2022

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

Project Labor Agreements build America. From the Hoover Dam to the new Paris Solar Farm in Paris, WI – PLAs ensure projects are completed on-time, on-budget with family-sustaining wages that boost local economies. #WIUnion #1u https://t.co/uMt2KBnnvc

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 16, 2022