Solidarity Makes us Strong: 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:

It’s time #GOP to reel in the reins on this EO government #eohellno https://t.co/E0ncCiZZJd

— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) July 17, 2019

Alaska AFL-CIO:

Let’s keep working together so we can keep building Alaska! We hope to see a full House on Monday for this very important vote. #akleg #akgov pic.twitter.com/xJ8wPVLESO

— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) July 27, 2019

Arkansas AFL-CIO:

The Arkansas Labor Management Conference is coming up soon! It will be held at the Hotel Hot Springs on August 7th, 8th, and 9th. Check out our Facebook event for more details and registration information. #arlmc #labor #arklabor #1u #unionstrong. pic.twitter.com/i48Gzxksk9

— Arkansas AFL-CIO (@ArkansasAFLCIO) July 26, 2019

California Labor Federation:

What if the problem isn’t that poor people have bad morals – that they’re lazy and impulsive and irresponsible – or that they lack the skills and smarts to fit in with our shiny 21st-century economy? What if the problem is that poverty is profitable? https://t.co/o6O2n4puwI

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) July 29, 2019

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

“Public service workers are among Connecticut’s greatest assets. From teachers to sanitation workers to first responders, they care for our children, plow our roads, build our bridges and work to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.” @CtPensions #1u https://t.co/rdbFjG41Gk

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) July 29, 2019

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Campaign workers unite! ✊🏼https://t.co/0vt4db2FLB

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 26, 2019

Iowa Federation of Labor:

Eugene Scalia’s Nomination Is a Threat to Working People https://t.co/AIyL8gfx2I by @IowaAFLCIO

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) July 27, 2019

Maine AFL-CIO:

Our statement from Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney regarding the “white supremacist picnic” being held today. #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/CTjy0EeEyz

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) July 27, 2019

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Solidarity makes us strong! #1u https://t.co/gNg7sewWy7

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

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

⁦@unitehere⁩ demo today in Baltimore pic.twitter.com/dc7FMPsDgu

— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) July 28, 2019

Michigan AFL-CIO:

“When you see those contract negotiations, that ceremonial handshake, remember the almost 2,000 workers on a cold December day in Flint who made a decision to sit down, to stay sitting until they were recognized” #Solidarity #1u https://t.co/LjjcIdFFP9

— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) July 24, 2019

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

The YouTubers Union Is Not Messing Around https://t.co/qC6mtu1MlW All working people deserve a collective voice. #1u

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) July 28, 2019

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Quiet Trump Administration Rule Change Could Allow Federal Union-Busting Spree. https://t.co/AlfDD9nmua

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) July 25, 2019

Nebraska State AFL-CIO:

The Nebraska State AFL-CIO Convention Call has been sent to all Affiliates. We are looking forward to a great convention in September! pic.twitter.com/bPsKiAS3j7

— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) July 24, 2019

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

The 2019 New Hampshire AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street in Manchester, NH on Monday, September 2nd at 9am. For more info, check out our FB event at https://t.co/6dB44B9Tpl

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) July 23, 2019

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

Remember to be safe in the heat.@NABTU @TheIronworkers @steelworkers https://t.co/U4Bqua0gX7

— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) July 19, 2019

New York State AFL-CIO:

👎The new IRAP system will give private organizations, such as employers and trade associations, free rein to create new watered-down standards and certify subpar apprenticeship programs. #SaveUnionApprenticeships

Learn more at
saveconstructionapprenticeship dot org pic.twitter.com/hR4yJ8QElx

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) July 24, 2019

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

“UNHAPPY birthday, $7.25! UNHAPPY birthday, to you! Boo!” 🎵✊ #LaborSchool #RaiseTheWage #1u pic.twitter.com/dSkM7DbFdB

— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) July 24, 2019

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

Friends of the Building Trades: Email the Department of Labor and tell them IRAPS have no place in the construction industry! https://t.co/Q94FKrxI9Q @nd_trades #registeredapprenticeship #buildyourfuture #ndbuildingtrades pic.twitter.com/HQb5rMIvbw

— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) July 25, 2019

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Those @AFLCIO #UnionThugs are at it again! https://t.co/USOMEeJfJ6

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) July 27, 2019

Oklahoma AFL-CIO:

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— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) July 25, 2019

Oregon AFL-CIO:

We’re recording our July podcast today with the President and Vice President of AFSCME Local 328! #UnionStrong https://t.co/KQaMrpSx94

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) July 26, 2019

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

1.75 MILLION Pennsylvania workers make less than $15/hour. Your vote today makes a difference! #RaiseTheWage #FightFor15 @RaisetheWagePA https://t.co/yCm9PH9Dzf

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) July 18, 2019

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

‘Times Are Changing:’ More Women Breaking Into Construction Industry https://t.co/OLeJBLxYj4 #1U @unionsri #CLUW #UnionJobs #BuildingTrades #Constructions #Unions #UnionsForAll

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) July 19, 2019

Texas AFL-CIO:

With our 🇲🇽 Brothers of the Miners Union and 🇺🇸sisters and brothers from @steelworkers at the @texasaflcio 60th Constitutional Convention #BuildingBridges pic.twitter.com/uzWce8i6HZ

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) July 28, 2019

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Advocates all around VA are pushing for mandatory paid sick leave – read what President Doris Crouse-Mays had to say about it in this article–https://t.co/4vgqcY5KJA #paidsickleave #joinaunion #unionstrong

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) July 29, 2019

Washington State Labor Council:

Here’s a great roundup of Friday’s WSLC Convention action, courtesy of The Entire Staff of The Stand. #WSLC2019 https://t.co/0rwKF5SvbY

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) July 27, 2019

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

27,000 Wisconsin households could lose food stamps under Trump administration proposal, https://t.co/SfV1dUTywI

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) July 26, 2019