What’s Right for Workers: 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:
It was an honor to have @unitehere President D. Taylor in Alaska earlier this year, standing with Anchorage Hilton workers who have been working to secure a contract for over a decade ✊ #1u #UnionStrong #BoycottAnchorageHilton pic.twitter.com/Cv54KCymsd
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Make sure you check and update your voter registration. If you’re not registered; it’s a great day to do so here: https://t.co/hlba4lhq4E https://t.co/uWLKQCoC8d
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
“What he needs to do is what’s right for the workers, and what brings justice to their workplace.”
Solidarity icon @tmorello’s free concert today called for support of #AB2183 and for solidarity with farm workers fighting to organize without intimidation. #UnionizeCalifornia pic.twitter.com/cF9dYSvdUs
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) September 21, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:
The Colorado AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Jared Polis! #copolitics #coleg pic.twitter.com/SE3KUWRuvo
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) September 16, 2022
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Union volunteers were out in force in Hamden today to knock doors for pro-worker candidates! Thanks to @AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride for kicking us off and joining us on the doors #1u @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/SenpJSi2a8
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 17, 2022
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
Come join the conversation. We NEED to hear from you ✊🏾
I look forward to your response and help in engaging our community. You can sign up for the event here https://t.co/6fjuOJRGPQ#1u #unionproud #unionstrong #Atlanta #unionlove #important #comesupport pic.twitter.com/9p5baHwYy3— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 22, 2022
Illinois AFL-CIO:
ICYMI: ILAFL-CIO President Tim Drea spoke with the @pfingstenshow about voting YES for @ILWorkersRights earlier this week.
Tune in here: https://t.co/2m04f7g3V2
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 17, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Congrats to @UAW members in Kokomo, Indiana on reaching an agreement after an almost 3 day strike 🪧 https://t.co/IbdymzPjpx
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) September 13, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO To Ingredion: Stop Threatening Striking Workers with Guns and Bargain in Good Faith https://t.co/sMvOHL67tw
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) September 21, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:
The Maine AFL-CIO Peer Workforce Navigator has been connecting Maine workers to good union jobs! If you are looking for a union career please reach out to us. https://t.co/d8Tr6aBtSe
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
The Railroads have been working overtime in Washington with the bad faith tactics of getting Congress to side with them in the rail dispute. Send a message today asking Congress to stay out of the dispute (or side with workers, if they must intervene) https://t.co/6me9kSmC0Z
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) September 15, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
TUESDAY: “The New Power of Labor in Massachusetts and Beyond” feat. a Keynote by @SecMartyWalsh and a Panel Discussion with @ktkjohnston, @SEIU1199_NE VP Dana Alas, NAGE President Dave Holway, and MA AFL-CIO Chief of Staff @chrissylynch29
Register Here: https://t.co/QQtldnHxLD pic.twitter.com/7qmqR9xzRc
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) September 22, 2022
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
We’re proud to announce our first round of endorsements for this November’s election! We’re ready to get to work and elect pro-labor candidates on November 8th, are you? #MiLabor2022 #Labor2022 pic.twitter.com/gfUNFGtzOx
— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) September 12, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minnesota United video board techs win union election (via @unionadvocate) Congratulations to the newest members of @iatse745! #1u https://t.co/nh5VGEkCZO
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 21, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Laborers 42 offers additional $15,000 reward to bring killers of member to justice. https://t.co/gdtmMYrj6Q
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 22, 2022
Montana State AFL-CIO:
Union apprenticeship programs are ready to roll with a path to a good paying job and a career. Creating barriers to funding for workers in Montana through excessive red tape and then funding machines to take our jobs is not the answer. #mtpol #mtnews https://t.co/fJvXatJJLT
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) September 21, 2022
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to @GovSisolak & @SecMartyWalsh for holding a roundtable with #labor leaders and discussing some of the most important issues that affect our Nevada working families! #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/2EwRFdMORF
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 21, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
A so-called “right-to-work” bill has ALREADY been filed for next session. Make your plan to vote now. @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion @AAUP @AaupUnh @Ibew2320nh @Ibew490 @APWU. . pic.twitter.com/ycau3wspPG
— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 12, 2022
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
Today, President Wowkanech joined @ATUComm‘s 60th Convention. Our legislative victories providing COVID benefits for our brothers and sisters, fighting for infrastructure investment, and pushing back against privatization show that when we work together, we are stronger together! pic.twitter.com/vbBWswGiZm
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:
Labor showing support for @PeteforNy at a rally in Peekskill today! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/01Qq3sflf4
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 21, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
.@UFCW Local 1208 leadership and released staffers are ready to win victories for North Carolina workers in the midterm elections! #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/4uTshJJL32
— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:
“I always felt that @RepMarcyKaptur listened to working class people. That’s one of the things I like about her. She doesn’t seem distant to me. I feel I could have reached out to her anytime I had wanted to.” – Joe Stallbaum, member @smartunionworkshttps://t.co/YfQFmIkstE
— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 22, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Galarza’s memoir-novel, Barrio Boy, traces his life from a small town in Mexico to a California barrio, and is assigned reading in many high schools and colleges across the nation. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/NyBPnxfO8U
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 21, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Allegheny CLC phone Bank volunteers hard at work! #1U #UnionStrong #UnionProud #Vote pic.twitter.com/zj8vqVnEZR
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 17, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
It is important that we support leaders who are going to fight for workers at every level of government – this is why we are proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2022 General Election ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #LaborVotes
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) September 20, 2022
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
Since we are officially less than 50 days out from Election Day on November 8, we are proud to announce once again that bumper and hard hat stickers encouraging folks to vote NO on Amendment 1 are still available! Order here: https://t.co/9pzptIRIAF pic.twitter.com/eQuHK36InC
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) September 20, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:
Breakthrough union organizing win at Ascension Seton Medical Center by @NationalNurses is cause for celebration. @RickTxAFLCIO salutes union’s “courage & vision,” asks, “Who’s got next?” 800 nurses, 72% “yes” in landslide. #1u pic.twitter.com/PvpW4ViUDW
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 22, 2022
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
We can see your greedy side, Weyerhaeuser! @MachinistsUnion District W24 shutting it down at @Weyerhaeuser HQ in Seattle. Weyerhaeuser is making record profits – its time for the boss to come to the table and bargain a fair contract. #1u pic.twitter.com/Xjr7qGEcVO
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 20, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
“That united mindset is what’s going to keep us stronger. It gives us the leverage that we need up against big money corporations,” Abdalla said. “And as long as we continue to strive like that collectively, the sky’s the limit.”https://t.co/OdedqqykF6
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 22, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 09/21/2022 – 15:40