Fighting for Working Families: 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:

Such a wonderful story! https://t.co/Rc93Kn8EHR

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) October 26, 2020

California Labor Federation:

Don’t let corporate greed rob our students of a quality education and our communities of their public transportation, health, and safety. Say YES to putting our schools & communities first! #VOTE:
✅ YES on Prop 15! #YesOn15 #FundOurFuture pic.twitter.com/FxUe0KKTuA

— NO on Prop 22 (California Labor Federation) (@CaliforniaLabor) October 30, 2020

Colorado AFL-CIO:

In the absence of any Senate Republican leadership leading to another stimulus bill, we applaud Governor Polis for stepping up and helping unemployed Coloradans during these challenging times! @GovofCO #copolitics #Coleghttps://t.co/OcC4bNp2AX

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 29, 2020

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

.@AFSCMECT4 Exec. Director Jody Barr: “The facts are on our side. I hope district leadership will do the right thing by the employees we represent, the school community and local taxpayers. It’s unwise to privatize.” https://t.co/cjsm3SzBEx

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 26, 2020

Florida AFL-CIO:

The Florida AFL-CIO recommends voting “yes” on Amendment 2, which would gradually raise Florida’s minimum wage. We’re also recommending Union members to vote “no” on Amendments 3,4, and 5.

Find out more here: https://t.co/4EfzvpkXIR pic.twitter.com/z8PCd3gbJc

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

74,741,250 have already voted. Have you? Make your plan, find endorsed candidates and more here:https://t.co/yJiKhwOC56 pic.twitter.com/zyh56JFTer

— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 28, 2020

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of nurses and healthcare workers filed a lawsuit against OSHA on Thursday, alleging that the agency is violating its duties to keep workers safe. https://t.co/DptCNp4yWj

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) October 30, 2020

Iowa Federation of Labor:

They don’t want you to vote. They don’t want you to have a say. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stand up and be counted—and let them know your vote must be counted, too! https://t.co/wWeLKvk7HE

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) October 30, 2020

Maine AFL-CIO:

Sorry, @SenatorCollins! Working class Mainers aren’t buying it anymore. BIW shipbuilder Matthew Anderson of @MachinistsUnion Local S6 knows @SaraGideon will stand up for those with dirty jeans and work boots. #mepolitics @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/OO6F3v3Ob9

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 28, 2020

Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:

It’s time to #GOTUV! Calling all MD/DC union members to sign up for a shift today to Get Out The Union Vote! https://t.co/rrO2AuRWCf

— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) October 30, 2020

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to the staff at @massdems and their union @IBEWLocal2321 for standing together and fighting for better pay and working conditions.

Welcome brothers and sisters. ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿#1u https://t.co/VD8SHSsPf0

— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 30, 2020

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

.@C79th is running to bring a fresh perspective to the #MILeg. He’s committed to stand with labor & working families, and will push for affordable health care, reforming the criminal justice system and creating a stronger middle class.

MORE >> https://t.co/pWjzepMSih pic.twitter.com/jV8qtIsBpn

— Michigan AFL-CIO 😷 (@MIAFLCIO) October 28, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Federal judges order post-Election Day ballots to be held. https://t.co/TXkff4k6q0 If you have an absentee ballot return it in person. If not, vote early in person or on Election Day. https://t.co/xGcSVV3nHf #1u #Labor2020

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 30, 2020

Missouri AFL-CIO:

It is time for a Governor that will actually work to protect working families not the corporate interests. That woman is Nicole Galloway. Please vote for Galloway for Governor! pic.twitter.com/UlchlKNc19

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

Montana State AFL-CIO:

THIS IS GIANFORTE’S MONTANA.
Insolvent pensions, eradicating prevailing wage laws, “Right-to-Work” legislation, and sending public money to private schools. This why we endorsed Mike Cooney for governor. #mtpol #vote https://t.co/lAXjlshf9e

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) October 29, 2020

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

While the @realDonaldTrump administration waves the white flag on the coronavirus, @JoeBiden has a plan to mitigate the spread, find a vaccine, trust the experts and science, while making sure the economy remains open so we can continue to #BuildBackBetter. https://t.co/RUgbIqcvCs

— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) October 26, 2020

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

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— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

New York State AFL-CIO:

#UnionStrong Podcast Ep 52: In Solidarity with @transportworker and @MachinistsUnion Airline Mechanics – Airline industry workers, like so many others during this unprecedented health and economic crisis, are teetering on the edge. https://t.co/d4ioAPtiMd

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

During the pandemic, we’ve been called essential workers. And we think that means we’re essential voters, too. Are you ready to vote? https://t.co/T5wSc9cJbe #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/TStmdmUKEk

— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 30, 2020

Ohio AFL-CIO:

.@robdorans: “As a union member myself, a third-generation union member, this has been personally my experience: when folks have a meaningful voice in the workplace it’s a better workplace.” Columbus-area ReStore workers forming union ⁦@AFLCIO⁩ #1u https://t.co/KFks3HSzwg

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 27, 2020

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

OKC’s Public Transit is Free on Election Day, November 3rd.

The free fares include EMBARK, OKC Streetcar, and Zone 1 ADA Paratransit.

You may visit https://t.co/4GfFWpxKHO or https://t.co/1iB8VtcsXE for more details.

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) October 23, 2020

Oregon AFL-CIO:

As cases continue to skyrocket, #OregonOSHA must ensure that working people are safe on the job. #MakeWorkSafe #ORPol https://t.co/CZcI9vHjtX

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

“We cannot delay until Wednesday, the work that should begin on Tuesday, November 3.” Every Vote Counts. #Labor2020 #EveryVoteCounts https://t.co/L75OHcqk9i

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 30, 2020

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Opinion by Michael Sabitoni Pres. of the RI Bldg & Construction Trades Council; Lawrence Purtill Pres. of the Nat. Education Association RI; and, Frank Flynn, Pres. of the RI Federation of Teacher & Healthcare Professionals, contributed to this commentary. https://t.co/kX2JspCBUL

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) October 30, 2020

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

“The result this week threatens to be the most significant assault on the nonpartisan civil service in its 137-year history: a sweeping executive order that strips job protections from employees in policy roles across the government.”https://t.co/UqePBHJHiq

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) October 30, 2020

Texas AFL-CIO:

PRESS RELEASE: Labor Unions, Progressives Mourn Former Texas AFL-CIO President John Patrick https://t.co/DwDCUwuAWX

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

Virginia AFL-CIO:

VIRGINIA: Just a reminder to return those ballots ASAP! pic.twitter.com/BDNiq9dw5q

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) October 29, 2020

Washington State Labor Council:

Congratulations! When we fight, we win! #1u https://t.co/J7BLrTzaIQ

— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 29, 2020

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

And @BenSalango has always been clear on his opposition of Right to Work – one of many reasons why we want him to be our next governor !! #wvpol #VOTE https://t.co/Tgd9wxCHf2

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) October 27, 2020

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Vote Biden and Harris on November 3 for good jobs and strong unions. #BidenHarris2020 #WIunion #WIvote #1u #vote2020 pic.twitter.com/bL2yr216sk

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 29, 2020