Enough is Enough: 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:

Pres. of the Alaska AFL-CIO @vincebeltrami responded: “Unfortunately, I am not surprised at all by AG Clarkson’s attempt to derail the Recall Dunleavy effort. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; both Governor Mike Dunleavy and AG Clarkson have got to go.” #akleg #akgov

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

Arkansas AFL-CIO:

Thank you for our #oneLRSD #onelrsd #lrea sign at the Arkansas AFL-CIO office!! 🤩 Solidarity with our LR Sisters, Brothers and Siblings. ✊ @ Arkansas AFL-CIO https://t.co/Ll6eIjNfxf

— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) November 3, 2019

California Labor Federation:

Gig companies like @Instacart have been cheating workers out of wages since their inception. Enough is enough. We stand in strong #Solidarity with Instacart workers & shoppers demanding better wages, tips and pay transparency! #AB5 https://t.co/2hIfWmAvEx @GigWorkersRise

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) November 4, 2019

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Operating Engineers Local 478’s Kyle Zimmer: “Deaths on the job site from opioid overdoses are quickly approaching the totals of the other [job site] death categories alone. That is totally, 100%, unacceptable” @NABTU https://t.co/SUt2Z7YJPu

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 30, 2019

Florida AFL-CIO:

Across the country fracking has proven dangerous to our environment, clean water and worker safety on the job.

SB 200 is a step in the right direction for Florida. Florida AFL-CIO supports a full ban on this dangerous practice.https://t.co/Dg6VmnNx5T

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

“You don’t feel as respected when you’re not compensated.”

Join teachers at the Indiana State Capitol on Nov. 19th! #RedForEd https://t.co/LIqyZo4MB2

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

Iowa Federation of Labor:

Abby Finkenauer Lifts Up Labor Issues At First Fish Fry | Iowa Starting Line https://t.co/v2V3cVcqyk

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) November 4, 2019

Maine AFL-CIO:

Students standing up for workers’ rights — it’s a beautiful sight to behold! https://t.co/WGONEpDOgo #mepolitics

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

“We stand with you and we will be here until the end fighting alongside you! Let’s get justice!” -President @StevenATolman in #Dedham #1u #solidarity pic.twitter.com/UAH1l0TOa6

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 26, 2019

Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:

UFCW, AFSCME, and and IBEW canvassers for Derrick Mallard in Bowie City Council race this morning pic.twitter.com/GDy8msTKYG

— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) November 2, 2019

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

FRIDAY: Solidarity Rally for Striking Carley Foundry Workers https://t.co/DYrsx1HjAo Let’s support these striking @steelworkers! #1u @MPLSRLF pic.twitter.com/RJKcH1ijXG

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

Missouri AFL-CIO:

A fair economy needs unions. #1u https://t.co/LZ04hOwHIx pic.twitter.com/puVKBTfauL

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 26, 2019

Montana AFL-CIO:

While working people appreciate the ability to step across the aisle and get things done, pushing through this flawed piece of legislation to create that facade would be a giant mistake. No new NAFTA until it’s fixed! #1u https://t.co/D3SDZ0TM7O

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) October 29, 2019

Nebraska AFL-CIO:

President Martin spoke at UA 464 community service HEATS ON project this morning in Lincoln. #1u pic.twitter.com/F59bovKzWt

— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) November 2, 2019

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Advocates Call For Federal Infrastructure Spending At New Exeter Wastewater Plant https://t.co/SpA4n4OMfM

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) November 5, 2019

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

#UnionStrong is true. Many times over the last couple years we have given life to that strength!

We Are #1u

Great work to @CTULocal1 and @SEIU73 throughout the strike and continuing to fight for the students and community in Chicago!@AFLCIO @AFTunion https://t.co/LXYY1gJacz

— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) October 31, 2019

New York State AFL-CIO:

#UnionStrong Podcast Ep 22: Keeping New York Moving – @TWULocal100 is in a contract fight with the MTA. We cover everything from the Trash Train competition to the trash email that went public, all on the day of a massive rally taking place tonight in NYC.https://t.co/2rma0JElLm

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) October 30, 2019

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Thanks to @IUE_CWAUnion President and #Ohio @AFLCIO Executive Board Member Carl Kennebrew for explaining why the #NewNAFTA needs to work for working people!https://t.co/lxQQTCYzfk

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) November 5, 2019

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Number of the day: 98.6% – Funded ratio of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System as of June 30, 2019, indicating the plan had virtually all the funding it needed to pay all future retirement payments earned as of that day.

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) November 5, 2019

Oregon AFL-CIO:

“If you want a fair workplace, you have to fundamentally change the structure of power. And that’s what a #union is. A union is an equalization of power.” #1u #unionstronghttps://t.co/Lu75tXeL9i

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) November 3, 2019

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Today, Philly has made an incredible step in demanding dignity for ALL workers. So proud of these brothers and sisters, and President Eiding’s incredible leadership! https://t.co/1en4wine5q

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 31, 2019

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

#1U #NationalDonutDay. Be sure to buy one made by #UnionWorkers at #StopAndShop #Shaws #EastsideMarketplace https://t.co/4U8E9WIzwM

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) November 5, 2019

Texas AFL-CIO:

Our @steelworkers brothers and sisters on the🐍strike line in Amarillo need our help! Please make a donation to the solidarity fund to help buy strike supplies. Click to donate: https://t.co/pK3BYn6Ay1 https://t.co/xkqkk1PHdf

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) November 4, 2019

Virginia AFL-CIO:

#UnionPower all across the state of Virginia.8 Saturdays straight and all the days in b/twn have been filled w/ knocking 🚪s & 📞banking over 230,000 union members across the Commonwealth to ensure working ppl are getting the representation they deserve! #GOTV #VOTE #NOV5 #1u pic.twitter.com/3GspsznVwA

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) November 2, 2019

Washington State Labor Council:

Yep. Sounds about right.#NumberOne #UnionStrong https://t.co/lrqYqAK0TU

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) November 4, 2019

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

To those interested in running for the WV Supreme Court, please contact us. @WVStateBar 👇 pic.twitter.com/PfkjpKC2q4

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) October 14, 2019

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Remembering Phil, https://t.co/1PZVxiOGws #WIunion #1u pic.twitter.com/02aVIg7oGi

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) November 4, 2019