First Day Fairness: 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:

Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation held its 29th Awards Banquet Saturday evening. New inductees & 20 scholarships awarded. https://t.co/LwnDagHAFv

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) August 20, 2018

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Rising! Winning! Join A Union! | Organizing | AFL-CIO Video https://t.co/gP4CB5zHEn

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 20, 2018

Arkansas AFL-CIO:

Our Union Family supporting our Union Brother, Alan Hughes, for Arkansas State House district 26!! Run, Alan, Run!! #arklabor #arkansas26 #diverserepresentation #1u #uswpaperworkers#usw https://t.co/YGmoy1cbRo

— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) August 19, 2018

California Labor Federation:

All workers should have the right to a fair system that isn’t rigged against them from the very first day on the job. @EconomicPolicy lays out the agenda for making that ideal a reality https://t.co/kU9VZInru4 #FirstDayFairness

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) August 22, 2018

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Congratulations to the workers at the Eversource call center in Windsor, CT for voting #UnionYES yesterday and joining @IBEWLocal457! #1u @IBEW @AFLCIO

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) August 15, 2018

Georgia AFL-CIO:

#teamabrams #1u https://t.co/YTjxopcZHM

— AFL-CIO Georgia (@AFLCIOGeorgia) August 21, 2018

Idaho AFL-CIO:

This was always the plan, but the data now makes it stunningly clear. The tax cuts were never to help regular working folks. https://t.co/Rzqgh8Vkei

— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) August 13, 2018

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Corporations Owe Americans Morehttps://t.co/wDGAZg5CUi

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

Iowa Federation of Labor:

Postal Union Rally to Save the USPS https://t.co/ktTMpWVDzM

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

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— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) August 22, 2018

Maine AFL-CIO:

Great feature on @MSBCTC and their work creating opportunities for more Mainers to join apprenticeship programs #1u https://t.co/yRkmxuFZ1x

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) August 17, 2018

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Union members out in force this morning to knock doors for John Drinkwater #mapoli #Drinkwater4Senate pic.twitter.com/f18B1faS1E

— Massachusetts AFLCIO (@massaflcio) August 11, 2018

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

Working women rally today to oppose Kavanaugh https://t.co/oUeLDS1p3p

— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) August 22, 2018

Michigan AFL-CIO:

The Michigan AFL-CIO has endorsed the following candidates in races for the State Board of Education, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, University of Michigan Board of Regents and Wayne State University Board of Governors.https://t.co/CIO5DH8WeZ

— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) August 21, 2018

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

We’re proud to endorse @Tim_Walz for Governor and @peggyflanagan for Lt. Governor. Watch this video to find out why and sign up to volunteer at https://t.co/WxoulE6QMS. #1u #mngov #Labor18 pic.twitter.com/1zjouizjtK

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 20, 2018

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Please help Union Sister Jessica Armistead spread the word to help get her husband Ryan a new kidney. Details can be found on the family’s Facebook page: https://t.co/1D1QyN8CLx

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

Montana AFL-CIO:

#StandWithThreeForks #mtpol #mtnews pic.twitter.com/hfg9Da0Ibm

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) August 10, 2018

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

With the swearing in of our executive board members for the next four years, we close out our 62nd Annual Nevada State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. Thank you board members, delegates, and allies! #NVLabor18 pic.twitter.com/KPTbq2sCbA

— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) August 21, 2018

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

Just like his good friend @realDonaldTrump, @Pearce4NM lied about his tax returns. It’s been 69 days since he promised to release them — what is Pearce hiding? #nmpol @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/cEOsRkRUuJ

— NMFL (@LaborFed4NM) August 9, 2018

New York State AFL-CIO:

Yesterday our delegates passed a resolution in support of #CountMeIn. Today we put that support into action! Join us! #UnionStrong https://t.co/1MzLkZR6qj

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

“I do not advocate for labor unions as an act of charity, I advocate for labor unions because I am a person who works in the world, and I need a labor union.” Why Amy Laura Hall @ProfligateGrace @DukeDivinity is our pick for #WCW: https://t.co/DC3w6kIytp #1u ✊👩

— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

We proudly stand with Senator Heitkamp. She has an 89% lifetime labor voting record and has been a champion on retirement security, equal pay, and healthcare. pic.twitter.com/GWVAMlNLSe

— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) August 17, 2018

Ohio AFL-CIO:

WATCH: “@RichCordray has spent his life taking on big banks and the drug companies. The very companies @MikeDeWine .” Isn’t it time #Ohio has a governor that will stand up for us,not just donors and the 1%? Rich and @BettySutton will be “For All of Us!” https://t.co/kab6bVRTGN

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 22, 2018

Oklahoma AFL-CIO:

Girls-only trade classes are spreading – and upending stereotypes https://t.co/jW5JtjbZhX

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) August 16, 2018

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Overworked employees are less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Employers need to listen when hours become too long and counter-productive #UnionStrong https://t.co/PvcC5S660v

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

More and more young people are registering to vote in Pennsylvania. 25% of Pennsylvania Voters are now under 35. PA is leading the country in young voter registration. https://t.co/qdgb6HTSHM

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) August 21, 2018

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

The History of Labor Day and What It Means Today https://t.co/lgznLSaXZy via @TheStreet #1U #LaborDay #Unions #Union #WorkersRights #UnionStrong #UnionYes #Jobs #LaborMovement #Solidarity

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) August 22, 2018

South Carolina AFL-CIO:

Yes they do. https://t.co/4bmbFpSLxQ

— SC AFL-CIO (@SCAFLCIO) August 21, 2018

Texas AFL-CIO:

Large crowd shows up at IBEW #479 Hall to meet Beto in Beaumont https://t.co/an5AX1DPXa via @bmtenterprise

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) August 22, 2018

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Our convention weekend has come to a close, but we would like to thank everyone for their participation. We enjoyed seeing all of our brothers and sisters. We look forward to continuing our great work together. #Union #Strength #Solidarity

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) August 11, 2018

Washington State Labor Council:

We marched for the dignity of farm workers (by WSLC President Jeff Johnson) https://t.co/G8OcphjZTH

“Farm workers shouldn’t have to go to work to suffer, but rather to earn family-supporting wages and to be treated with dignity.” pic.twitter.com/xGnQRHhDh6

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 7, 2018

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

“That effort is all about a political agenda intended to lower wages and benefits, make workplaces less safe and give tax cuts to wealthy corporations. It’s all part of their culture of corruption.” #wvpol https://t.co/PargzrVISg

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) August 22, 2018

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Scott Walker’s flights in years after presidential run cost state taxpayers $818,000, https://t.co/bRr3WusEVj

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) August 21, 2018