Support Public Education: 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.

Arizona AFL-CIO:

Thank you to @teranforazhouse and those in the Arizona House of Representatives that recognized the Arizona AFL-CIO this afternoon in the House Gallery and for giving attention to our programs and outreach done… https://t.co/AiwCPPVkXr

— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) February 18, 2019

California Labor Federation:

“This is just another way that companies shift burdens onto workers and taxpayers.” – @ssmith_calabor on how the gig economy cheats employees out of wages, tips and benefits. #YesOnAB5 #DisruptInequality https://t.co/siXLGiogYm

— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) February 22, 2019

Connecticut AFL-CIO:

Our teachers, firefighters, nurses, corrections officers, and other state workers have already made concessions worth tens of billions of dollars, and to continue to go after these public service workers is patently unfair. #CTBudget https://t.co/ixXVPt0rOS

— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Florida AFL-CIO:

“I don’t believe voters in one part of the state should be able to change the basic structure of local government in another part of the state,” said @rtemplin with the Florida AFL-CIO. https://t.co/gDJ4pXbU0x

— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Georgia AFL-CIO:

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— AFL-CIO Georgia (@AFLCIOGeorgia) February 15, 2019

Idaho State AFL-CIO:

House Minority Leader @erpforidaho spoke with BSU Radio & TV about the Wage Claim Bill and protecting working Idahoan’s pay. https://t.co/aRiOZMU2A4 #idpol #idleg

— Idaho State AFL-CIO (@IdahoAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Illinois AFL-CIO:

Members of @IATSE_Local_2 brave the cold to inform @jeffreygoldbIum fans at @ParkWestChicago that @JamUSA should bargain with their union! pic.twitter.com/fD64YrskLd

— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 16, 2019

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

Indiana teacher pay raise proposal dies as House GOP budget plan advances #inlegis https://t.co/GoCVTcXZlc

— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Iowa Federation of Labor:

Why courts matter. We need a fair and impartial judicial selection system, like the one we have. Political activism from the bench, from either side is not acceptable. Just ask these workers and retirees. https://t.co/gOi2WaU3tF

— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) February 18, 2019

Kansas State AFL-CIO:

Take 2 Min. to see why the Kansas tax bill is a cut that benefits BIG BUSINESS. https://t.co/hGfGUWKbCv

— Kansas AFL-CIO (@KansasAFLCIO) February 19, 2019

Kentucky State AFL-CIO:

“GOP Lawmaker, Once Unemployed, Seeks To Reduce Benefits”

Have you called or emailed today? HB 317 is poised to see a full House vote on Monday, so we need your help today!

Contact your… https://t.co/J4lfMvxe6b

— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) February 22, 2019

Maine AFL-CIO:

Members of @CWAUnion Local 1400 came to the State House today to support LD 201 to prevent outsourcing & protect good Maine jobs! #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/T2Yzkmj1t3

— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 20, 2019

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

“The greatest check and balance that we have on corporations is you, is the labor movement.” #1u @LoriTrahanMA pic.twitter.com/TG3IxKUKPd

— Massachusetts AFLCIO (@massaflcio) February 21, 2019

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

.⁦@NationalNurses⁩ DC political dir ⁦@kennethzinn⁩ explains how Medicare for All would work to provide healthcare for all Americans ⁦@busboysandpoets⁩ Takoma #dclabor pic.twitter.com/UpIqLVNggY

— MetroDCLaborCouncil (@DCLabor) February 20, 2019

Michigan AFL-CIO:

Because of your hard work last November, Michigan voters can now cast an absentee ballot without giving a reason.https://t.co/tNWdDEe8mx

— Michigan AFL-CIO (@MIAFLCIO) February 22, 2019

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

Unions and Allies Respond to @GovTimWalz‘s Budget Proposal https://t.co/l6sGHsn1Mr (via @workdaymn) #1u #mnleg #OneMinnesota pic.twitter.com/XE830dS2Zp

— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 20, 2019

Missouri AFL-CIO:

This type of solidarity is very much appreciated and we need more people with a large platform to speak out in favor of unions. https://t.co/jgwr4Ne9aM

— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 22, 2019

Nevada State AFL-CIO:

“I’m wearing #RedforEd because I want to be in this fight with you” Thank you @RepSusieLee for supporting public education! pic.twitter.com/yle8H9e1SB

— Nevada State AFL-CIO (@NVAFLCIO) February 18, 2019

New Hampshire AFL-CIO:

Thanks to everyone who joined us today in support of SB271. With your continued support, we’ll restore prevailing wage protections to NH workers. https://t.co/DvVwkmDV04

— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) February 13, 2019

New Mexico Federation of Labor:

One affiliate president on why we need to be present for our communities.#NMleg #Nmpol pic.twitter.com/wEV6SFSvEB

— NMFL (@NMFLaflcio) February 19, 2019

New York State AFL-CIO:

Many warned a Supreme Court ruling would cripple unions. NY’s remain #UnionStrong https://t.co/LNBfFJK6WQ via @DandC

— NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) February 22, 2019

North Carolina State AFL-CIO:

More U.S. Workers Went on Strike in 2018 Than in Any Year in Three Decades https://t.co/uwvuFH12XK

— NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 18, 2019

North Dakota AFL-CIO:

The ND House passed HB 1193 which bans political subdivisions (cities, counties, ect) from setting living wage standards in their communities. Rep. Karla Rose Hanson voted for keeping local control. Thank you! #ndleg #ndpol #1u pic.twitter.com/rrNnW00coO

— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Ohio AFL-CIO:

We are proud of @MLB_PLAYERS @whatwouldDOOdo for standing with his @AFLCIO sisters and brothers! No matter our salaries, working people need to stand in #Solidarity with each other for a stronger #MiddleClass https://t.co/XleVW0UcLb

— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 22, 2019

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:

Sheet Metal Workers reaching apprentices of the futurehttps://t.co/pEG2TBdvqY

— Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) February 21, 2019

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Educators, students, and parents from across Oregon gathered Monday at the state Capitol to show support for public education.https://t.co/baz559JKi5

— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 22, 2019

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

Rich Stanizzo, Jr. is rightfully honored tonight after spending half a century dedicated to advancing the union movement throughout Western Pennsylvania. 500 of his union Brothers, Sisters, family, elected… https://t.co/bggU4vkeYC

— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 22, 2019

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

#HelpASisterOutPeriod https://t.co/o1XBJOd4j2 #1U @cluwri #CLUW

— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) February 22, 2019

South Carolina AFL-CIO:

The IAM Remembers Victims of the Aurora, IL Henry Pratt Shooting – IAMAW https://t.co/d9KeYTbYHJ

— SC AFL-CIO (@SCAFLCIO) February 20, 2019

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

Yet another reason (to add to an already lengthy list) of why vouchers do not work. https://t.co/H5zTIM6rsE

— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) February 20, 2019

Texas AFL-CIO:

More than 30 progressive groups today called for Senate to reject David Whitley as TX Secretary of State amid bogus state claims of mass illegal voting. Some had never opposed any nomination before. ⁦@RickTxAFLCIO⁩ explains @TxAFLCIO opposition. #1u #WorkersDefense pic.twitter.com/0TL9tpdJqY

— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 21, 2019

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Virginia to essentially get early voting in 2020 | WTOP https://t.co/SkGsHm0ppY

— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) February 22, 2019

Washington State Labor Council:

When we fight, we win. https://t.co/E3hlzj70M4

— WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 22, 2019

West Virginia AFL-CIO:

Despite Republican leaders like @WVGovernor and @SenCarmichaelWV “guaranteeing” a pay raise for teachers, school service personnel & state troopers this session, @WVGOP Chair @MelodyWVGOP just spoke against it at a public hearing this morning. #wvpol #wvlegis #shockedandconfused

— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) February 22, 2019

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:

Evers Sides With Unions In Lame-Duck Lawsuit, https://t.co/5oBJS1R0uH

— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 22, 2019