Invest in Infrastructure: 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:
Time to tell your legislator to support an Alaska with a strong economy and vital services. #akleg #akgov pic.twitter.com/65gzVsHuxP
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 15, 2019
Arizona AFL-CIO:
‘It’s because we were union members’: Boeing fires workers who organized https://t.co/6E2fLhLQH5
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) May 4, 2019
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
Video Games and Drinks, or Union Dues? Delta’s Pitch Draws Fire https://t.co/AtDxvRjEtC
— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) May 15, 2019
California Labor Federation:
Trump’s illegal move to revoke #HSR funding from CA is an attempt to “kill thousands of good, family-supporting jobs our state desperately needs. We stand with @GavinNewsom to vigorously defend these funds & the #HSR project that’s so vital to California’s future.” — @ArtPulaski
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 16, 2019
Colorado AFL-CIO:
We see you Senate Democrats-thank you for your leadership and support for Colorado workers and communities by passing HB 1314 on second reading! #coleg pic.twitter.com/kM4sMHLhqh
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 30, 2019
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
Connecticut will finally catch up to our neighbors – MA, NY & NJ – who have already passed a $15 minimum wage. We applaud the legislature for doing the right thing and raising wages for over 330,000 workers in CT. Full @15andaUnion statement:https://t.co/nElHwR5wQ1 #FightFor15 pic.twitter.com/dAsgOB1IH6
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 17, 2019
Florida AFL-CIO:
The smoke is clearing from this year’s attack on Working Families. Watch our final update video to see what happened in the last week of Session. Sign up for email alerts at https://t.co/tDa78A8Tvyhttps://t.co/x9QK5k5g74
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 16, 2019
Georgia AFL-CIO:
Union member and State Senator @SenNanOrrock pumping up the crowd at the @AFLCIO Southern District meetings! #1u pic.twitter.com/X7MoAumY7S
— AFL-CIO Georgia (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 4, 2019
Idaho AFL-CIO:
Write Your Representative: Co-Sponsor H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019#1u #Solidarity #UnionStrong #Organize #UnionsForAll #RightToOrganize https://t.co/Q8uBoBq6Cp pic.twitter.com/72SHASm5dH
— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) May 8, 2019
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
44% of major roadways are in poor or mediocre condition, costing the average driver $533 each year in repairs. #BuildForTomorrow https://t.co/lEae1GhNya
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) May 15, 2019
Iowa Federation of Labor:
STATEMENT ON IOWA SUPREME COURT RULING https://t.co/BzyVbmEyp1
— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) May 17, 2019
Kansas State AFL-CIO:
We are very happy to announce that Delía García has been confirmed as the Secretary of KDOL!
We look forward to Sec. García’s continuing leadership. The future is bright for KDOL!
Pictured: Sec. García and staff watching the official announcement.#KSDOL #ksleg @GovLauraKelly pic.twitter.com/J7MkEDhSuQ
— Kansas Dept of Labor (@KansasDOL) May 3, 2019
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
“Hoover emphasized a concern that several legislators of both parties have about the bill — that it will likely diminish the retirement… https://t.co/sGobvVaB40
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) May 7, 2019
Maine AFL-CIO:
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 15, 2019
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
They heard us loud and clear today! We will continue to fight for the schools our students and communities deserve. #FundOurFuture #1u #mapoli pic.twitter.com/MePq3CdnoS
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 16, 2019
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
Daryl Davis Quintet closes out #dclaborfest concert with Whole Lott’s Shakin’ @busboysandpoets Takoma @The_AFM pic.twitter.com/jjVp3PYhZK
— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) May 17, 2019
Michigan AFL-CIO:
A well-deserved lifetime achievement award for Sander Levin. Always standing with us. #MIAFLCIO19. pic.twitter.com/kJs1XlNLX2
— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) May 16, 2019
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Heat grows in the union debate at Delta Air Lines as senators scold CEO. https://t.co/ZnAPVeSYd8 Thank you @SenTinaSmith for standing with working people and our freedom to join together! #1u @MachinistsUnion pic.twitter.com/w189bkHmwk
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 17, 2019
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Some in the Missouri Legislature are trying to kill one of the largest energy projects in the state’s history! Stand with the workers, rural schools and communities who will benefit from the Grain Belt Express project and tell the #MoLeg to #SaveGBX. https://t.co/GJu0xFRVbi pic.twitter.com/03TQdAhetk
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 15, 2019
Montana AFL-CIO:
Bill signing ceremony for SB 264. Bill provides prevailing wages for remediation work at Colstrip when units close and allows the local union workforce to compete for those jobs. Thank you Sen. Jason Small for all your work! #mtpol pic.twitter.com/mBJ1MYSND1
— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) May 9, 2019
Nebraska AFL-CIO:
Shout out to all who helped with the 27th Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive in Nebraska! We had an amazing response. #stampouthunger #unionproud pic.twitter.com/ktg1VE6Mqb
— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) May 12, 2019
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Solidarity with state workers as they fight for a voice on the job ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼@Local4041 @Culinary226 #1u pic.twitter.com/JPBMmOy3n9
— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) May 14, 2019
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
By acclamation @PresBrackett has been elected to a second term as NH AFL-CIO President! #nhpolitics
— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) April 13, 2019
New Mexico Federation of Labor:
Putting money into our communities is what makes it grow, not taking it away. #BuildForTomorrow pic.twitter.com/fEcs510rU5
— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) May 17, 2019
New York State AFL-CIO:
NESE approval is essential to grow our economy. The project will not only provide good-paying construction jobs, it will create countless economic opportunities through new residential, industrial, and commercial development. When NESE is resubmitted @NYSDEC must approve quickly.
— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) May 16, 2019
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Yes! Adjuncts win latest round in union bid at Elon University: https://t.co/c5n3IXU0uM @SEIUForwardNC #1u #organizethesouth
— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 16, 2019
Ohio AFL-CIO:
This needs more attention. Thx to the @OHDems @RepMarcyKaptur @RepMarciaFudge @RepTimRyan @RepBeatty for supporting Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), Not one @GOP member signed up protect our @AFLCIO #Union, which protects our #MiddleClass. https://t.co/0RW6bYxoHH
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 16, 2019
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:
— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) May 14, 2019
Oregon AFL-CIO:
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 17, 2019
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
If you learn anything from @hardball tonight, it is that WORKERS’ issues at the heart of Pennsylvania’s communities! @HardballChris @ueunion #union #1u
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 16, 2019
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
Sign up today to receive our weekly ENews. Send us a request by E-Mail to Info@RIAFLCIO.com. #1U #UnionNews #UnionStrong #UnionYes #Unions #AFLCIO
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 15, 2019
Texas AFL-CIO:
SB 9 wants to suppress the elderly and disabled voters that often times can’t drive to the polls,” said Texas AFL-CIO’s #NOSB9 @MontseTXAFLCIO https://t.co/Ou9iNmujQK
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 16, 2019
Virginia AFL-CIO:
Millions of Americans Could Finally Get Paid Family Leave—If Lawmakers Can Agree On Who Pays https://t.co/XJVQkGPX7n pic.twitter.com/ntU6yZWTb9
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 17, 2019
Washington State Labor Council:
WSLC President Larry Brown: “A healthy environment and good jobs go hand in hand. We must have both, or in the end, we’ll have neither.” #WAleadsonclimate https://t.co/Hvb5lRgrTT
— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 8, 2019
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
For Equality, This Labor Leader Gave a Maximum Effort, https://t.co/Y5kNpspR6E
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 16, 2019
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 05/17/2019 – 10:48