We Need Congress to Work for Us: 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:
Wonderful day @ RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill for our 18th Annual Golf Tournament pic.twitter.com/QKA26SSIKa
— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 11, 2021
Alaska AFL-CIO:
📬 Last week, labor groups across Alaska continued to drop off letters in support of the #PROAct to the office of @lisamurkowski! pic.twitter.com/DTE3WsSqhR
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
California Labor Federation:
NEW VIDEO: Why is voting NO on the Recall so important?
Union-busting CEOs will do anything to put a Trump Republican in office, but you can fight back by voting NO on the Recall. #NoOnRecall pic.twitter.com/bKOPkD775d— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) August 12, 2021
Colorado AFL-CIO:
If we #buildbackbetter, working people and their families win. It’s that simple. #ForAmericaByAmerica https://t.co/oOmvwtnQu3
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) August 17, 2021
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Are you interested in supporting the legislative, political, organizing and solidarity goals of the labor movement? Then apply today for a position with the Eastern CT Area Labor Federation! https://t.co/xjK7zqV8rl
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 13, 2021
Florida AFL-CIO:
“It was too bad, but entirely predictable, that Florida’s two senators could not hoist themselves from the partisan sideline to do what was best for the Sunshine State.”https://t.co/9OlH0JybKo
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) August 12, 2021
Georgia AFL-CIO:
On the anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct, we are reminded once again of our urgent need to pass voting reform. We cannot allow the 2022 elections to be stolen by corruption.
— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 6, 2021
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Climate change is a labor issue. https://t.co/4L2o3XVSr8
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
Iowa Federation of Labor:
The latest Iowa Daily Labor News! https://t.co/JNSAq9N1el Thanks to @SEIU @LIUNA @UFCW #1u #buildbackbetter
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
Maine AFL-CIO:
IN THIS EDITION of MAINE LABOR NEWS:@CWAUnion & @IBEW Locals Reach Tentative Agreement with @MyCCITweets
Workers Urge Senators Collins and King to Support for the #PROAct
Bicentennial Parade in Lewiston to Feature WMLC Labor Float — Sat. August 21sthttps://t.co/OqsdsBtZbz— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 12, 2021
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
NOW: Please join us as we remember the life and legacy of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka #solidarity #1u https://t.co/tSOgzu1Uag
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@massaflcio) August 12, 2021
Michigan AFL-CIO:
Join us in bucking the Democratic and Republican establishment to fight for nonpartisan, statistically fair maps for the PEOPLE. The time for engagement is NOW. https://t.co/HnnEzf2kJg
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Julie Blaha brings ‘fresh attitude’ to building back State Auditor’s Office https://t.co/XUR1s0fNWu We knew long ago that @julieblaha had what it took to be Minnesota’s State Auditor. Now, Minnesotans are benefiting from her leadership. #1u
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 16, 2021
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Employers spend roughly $340 million per year hiring anti-union lawyers and consultants to help them stave off union elections.
Policymakers must enact labor law reforms to protect workers’ right to organize. https://t.co/0hFhaiojAe
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 16, 2021
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Labor has always had friend in @SenCortezMasto! ✨
Thank you to the Senator for taking the time to speak to union members about how the bipartisan #InfrastructureBill will bring good-paying, union jobs (and billions of dollars in investment) to our state! 🛣👷♀️ pic.twitter.com/3RuBp6MgAQ
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) August 15, 2021
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
Did you know #unions fight for you every day?
On Fridays we will give you some history on where each of the hard fought-for rights you enjoy started.
If you knew this was the beginning of the #8hourworkday, like this post
If not, tell us in the comments.@AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/LC69gtKuBE
— NMFL Pass the PROAct // (@NMFLaflcio) August 6, 2021
New York State AFL-CIO:
We proudly congratulate Angela Blue for being one of WNY’s most influential women! Angela Blue was selected by the editorial department of Buffalo Buisness First to represent one of the Power 200 Women in WNY. pic.twitter.com/uqVopol4ed
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) August 13, 2021
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Four takeaways from the House budget proposal https://t.co/hJbsKiXX7O via @ncpolicywatch #ncga #ncpol
— NC State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct! (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 13, 2021
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
“Landis Larson of the AFL-CIO actually had a more viable take on the value of COVID unemployment benefits by saying that unemployment recipients were using the cash to support local businesses that were also hurting.” https://t.co/ZzRcEqqXJ0
— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) August 10, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Thanks, @USW, for stopping by in a very wet and rainy Newark, #Ohio today. We will #BuildBackBetter by making it in America with a well-trained, #Union, and American workforce! https://t.co/r3TYnGAi7W
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 17, 2021
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union, AFL-CIO (IW), has been a proud trade association since the 1890s.
The Iron Workers represents over 120K members!
Did you know? OK has two locals: #48 in OKC and #584 in Tulsa. pic.twitter.com/jMnsQJmiiI
— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) August 11, 2021
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Support the staff at Kaiser Permanente, which includes the RNs, Techs, Lab Pros, PROs, RDH staff, and a total of almost 4,000 healthcare professionals, who are fighting for safe staffing and a fair contract at Kaiser. #1u
https://t.co/JPhhDPtiNr— Oregon AFL-CIO / PASS THE PRO ACT (@OregonAFLCIO) August 16, 2021
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Read this week’s E-News–>https://t.co/5SBMy5WKWk @IBT251 #1u #Trumka #aflcio #unions #UnionStrong #UnionYes #Solidarity
Send your E-Mail to Info@riaflcio.com to receive the E-News weekly in your inbox. pic.twitter.com/nu8hJ9GRoV— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) August 12, 2021
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
Apparently, union-busting runs in the Musk family. We need to create pathways to make it easier for workers to organize if they choose to do so, rather than putting yet another roadblock in their way. #1u #UnionBustingIsDisgusting
via @TNLookout https://t.co/1ceTNPXlUm
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) August 17, 2021
Texas AFL-CIO:
Austin EMS Association President Says Medics Are ‘Exhausted’ And ‘Hopeless’ As COVID Cases Surge https://t.co/p3Ew5kPysm
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 16, 2021
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Super excited that @MarkHerringVA joined a coalition of attorneys general in calling on the @SenateDems to #PassThePROAct. Hey, @MarkWarner, kick it into gear buddy, sign the #PROAct. https://t.co/y7VecBaqsB #ProtectWorkers #1u
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 11, 2021
Washington State Labor Council:
Learn more at https://t.co/5ualaEX1Rl pic.twitter.com/QMw6aipk6N
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 11, 2021
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
“West Virginians are known to be some of the hardest working people in this country, and they deserve dignity, respect and a voice. We’ve given enough breaks to corporate elites. The PRO Act is legislation for the people.” #wvpol https://t.co/WsiZvgep94
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) August 16, 2021
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Senator Ron Johnson Didn’t Even Bother To Read The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill https://t.co/bGmsWtXkzF
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 17, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 08/18/2021 – 11:00