Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living: 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 State AFL-CIO:

On this Workers Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives on the job due to COVID-19, and those who have been injured or made sick from other preventable workplace tragedies.#WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/JdrIpFcyea

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 28, 2020

California Labor Federation:

America Is About to Witness the Biggest Labor Movement It’s Seen in Decades by @stevelevine in @MRKR https://t.co/YDDRKAeT3g #1u

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 30, 2020

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Thank you @GovofCO for #DoingYourPartCO and expanding paid sick leave for all workers going back to work with the new #SaferAtHome phase. This important step will ensure workers aren’t putting their paycheck or lives at risk.

— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) April 27, 2020

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Each year on #WorkersMemorialDay, working people throughout the world remember those who were hurt or killed on the job and renew our struggle for safe workplaces. Watch our Health & Safety Committee’s video commemorating the day here –> https://t.co/2mxnpjT5QZ #1u pic.twitter.com/0epdCkyJWe

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 28, 2020

Florida AFL-CIO:

Despite some minor improvements, Florida’s Unemployment System continues to fail working Floridians.

Kayla Coalmoose of Gainesville shares her experience with Florida’s frustrating application process.

Sign the petition:https://t.co/RiigsiteVqhttps://t.co/7waLveYqLc

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

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

Thousands of families are facing job loss and food insecurity in Georgia. Our labor family is stepping up and providing labors of love. Today we helped distribute +300 bags of groceries in south Atlanta along with the @ATL_Labor, RDWSU SECC, & @unitedwayatl #1u #LaborOfLove pic.twitter.com/z8DaLsu7fu

— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 30, 2020

Idaho State AFL-CIO:

Today is Workers Memorial Day. You can make a difference by writing to Governor Little, ask him to put the health and safety of working Idahoans first while reopening our state! Follow this link to send him a message today!https://t.co/ElOpB7RD1m
#1u #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/m5htxaCFbz

— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) April 28, 2020

Illinois AFL-CIO:

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s emergency rule has been rescinded. Labor commits to keep up the fight to protect workers.https://t.co/ksKeUbYsgM

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 27, 2020

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Unions are working to empower and protect those in harm’s way, but we should not have to do this alone.

Our government must do its part to protect working people from infectious diseases. https://t.co/QbnT0e5fpu

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

Iowa Federation of Labor:

This pandemic has threatened our communities & livelihoods. Congress must TAKE ACTION to expand aid to state and local govts right away, so public service workers on the #COVIDfrontlines have the resources to fight this pandemic and protect our communities. #FundtheFrontLines pic.twitter.com/sR7yex7cbm

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

Maine AFL-CIO:

It’s time for an unemployment system that reflects the workforce of the 21st century. It’s appalling that only a fraction of workers qualify for support under the current system. #mepolitics https://t.co/OjhPwlMOtd

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 29, 2020

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Check out the #COVIDー19 page on our website for resources and background on how the labor movement is fighting this crisis and what you can do to get involved: https://t.co/u3EwTT9x7n #1u pic.twitter.com/Uy1i8yTm3O

— Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) April 27, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

JBS workers protest as officials outline importance of reopening Worthington pork plant https://t.co/2mEN7gJtml #1u @UFCW663

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

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Read President Louis’ opinion piece in the @MissouriTimes in response to state Rep. John Wiemann’s recent column. #moleg https://t.co/BewkqvCnQP

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 30, 2020

Montana State AFL-CIO:

#WorkersMemorialDay #Fightlikehell #1u https://t.co/2QSLvbnlX3

— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) April 28, 2020

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

Are you kidding me? It’s ok for people to contract COVID-19 and possibly die in order for others to get meat?
Despite COVID-19 case rise, Ricketts doesn’t foresee closing meat plants | https://t.co/FlzKPeAB9r https://t.co/adgwlUCh8r via @AddThis

— Nebraska State AFL-CIO (@NE_AFLCIO) April 24, 2020

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she made her choices “to assure that our coronavirus response puts working families first.” https://t.co/LyDspaCnKj

— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) April 30, 2020

New York State AFL-CIO:

Tell congress they need to pass a Cares2 relief package with Labor’s priorities! Text Cares2 to 877877, https://t.co/HfFW95hWPL to learn more. #COVID19 #CoronavirusUSA #Covid_19

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) April 30, 2020

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

For every 10 workers who successfully applied for UI benefits, 3-4 couldn’t get through, and 2 others found it too difficult. That means additional 9-14 MIL workers could have filed for benefits had the process been easier. Read more here: https://t.co/ykSM83PZf6 #ncpol #ncga

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

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Thanks for staying in the fight, Brother Harbaugh! https://t.co/emqTOr5i5I

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 30, 2020

Oregon AFL-CIO:

“The 800-person staff represents an enormous expansion in just a matter of weeks, as COVID-19 has spread through the country, with governments shuttering numerous businesses.” #1u https://t.co/bEqE7ps25W

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 30, 2020

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Check out this #solidarity from our Scranton CLC brothers from @IAFFNewsDesk fire house #7. We honor all following workers on Workers Memorial Day. #WMD2020 @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/nMIDEaAPQW

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 28, 2020

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

Read this week’s E-News: https://t.co/5uvHH4VoUF #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity To receive in your inbox weekly, send us your E-Mail to Info@riaflcio.com #1U #Unions #UnionStrong #Solidarity #FrontLineHeroes #EssentialWorkers pic.twitter.com/ttS8BsBc4L

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

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

“If they are going to stay home, seeking to protect their health, they should continue to receive their unemployment benefits,” Rep. @JRClemmons said.https://t.co/cBtEs5Ix4k

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

Texas AFL-CIO:

PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Abbott’s plan to start reopening Texas businesses lacks critical elements that would protect Texans who are required to return to their work premises. #txlege

Items unaddressed:
❌ Safety
❌ Workers’ Compensation
❌ Paid Sick Dayshttps://t.co/xHYTlP3DWn

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 27, 2020

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Congrats and solidarity! https://t.co/nIY4rsfd4V

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

Washington State Labor Council:

As our commemorations of #WorkersMemorialDay come to a close, we want to leave you with some words from a speech our Secretary Treasurer April Sims gave yesterday. The labor movement unites us all, and all of us are needed to fight for the movement. #1u #solidarityforever pic.twitter.com/7OSUcnSA6Y

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 28, 2020

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

So many union members are essential workers! Here are USW 12625 members at Glasgow Health & Rehab: Jessica Branham, CNA, Chelsea Robinson, LPN, Kelli Pritt, Dietary, Amanda Elswick, CNA, and Annie Aubrey, LPN. Thanks Jessica, Chelsea, Kelli, Amanda and Annie!! Stay Safe!! 👊💪 pic.twitter.com/yRxZtU3PN2

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) April 29, 2020

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Wisconsin Republicans haven’t come together on a COVID-19 response plan, https://t.co/487LhngxHQ

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 30, 2020