Georgia’s Working People Deserve Better: 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:

Arizona's Electoral College! Proud to have Arizona's Labor Movement represented so prominently! https://t.co/c5MIM7kSW1
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) December 14, 2020

California Labor Federation:

NEW: We've launched a website to help workers affected by the pandemic obtain assistance ranging from UI to health care and food. https://t.co/jIb8e0P5V3 is a resource for both laid-off members & all workers who are struggling with the economic and health impacts of #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/dHkwS32t7S
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) December 17, 2020

Colorado AFL-CIO:

Nobody should be evicted in the middle of a pandemic @GovofCo please extend Colorado’s eviction moratorium and keep our neighbors housed through the new year. #KeepColoradansHoused.
— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) December 30, 2020

Florida AFL-CIO:

It’s been almost a year since the COVID-19 economic crisis began, and Florida’s unemployment system is still failing out of work Floridians.https://t.co/8ozp6l96mA
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) December 28, 2020

Georgia State AFL-CIO:

"I don't believe Loeffer or Perdue represent the people. They've made millions during the pandemic. They're just looking out for themselves."

Robert, an @iupatdc77 member, knows Georgia's working people deserve better — and @ReverendWarnock and @ossoff will get us there. https://t.co/XlBts0Zqyg
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 4, 2021

Indiana State AFL-CIO:

RESPECT ALL WORKERShttps://t.co/0e8a9IzNbl
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 4, 2021

Iowa Federation of Labor:

USPS letter carrier brings 25 days of packages, mail and 'good vibes' https://t.co/y6h24ZBQki by @Fox29WFLX
— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) January 4, 2021

Massachusetts AFL-CIO:

Happy New Year! Help secure a pro-worker majority in the Senate by making calls to Georgia. To get involved and receive instructions, email MA AFL-CIO Senior Organizer Brian Dunn at bdunn@massaflcio.org. pic.twitter.com/Ic7lwFKVMl
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) January 1, 2021

Michigan State AFL-CIO:

Beautiful remembrance. There’s a brick from the Italian Hall on display at our Union Square building in downtown Lansing. Their memory inspires us to fight for a better future for working folks. https://t.co/rN9RZqz1oA
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) December 24, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO:

In 2021, unions will press legislature for action for working people https://t.co/2ga7VdLBC7 #1u #mnleg
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) January 4, 2021

Missouri AFL-CIO:

Great news for workers. This is what happens when working people vote together. We raise wages for all! We were proud to help lead this effort to increase the minimum wage in Missouri. https://t.co/yeHGHjBf2P
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) December 30, 2020

New Jersey State AFL-CIO:

Congratulations #AWU on your success in standing up for your brothers and sisters. https://t.co/dif7hUHHv7
— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) January 4, 2021

New York State AFL-CIO:

The repowering of Danskammer is critical to the future reliability of our energy infrastructure, and in turn essential to our members’ short- and long-term ability to build, serve, and fuel the state’s economy. @NYSDPS pic.twitter.com/zed63hHfnK
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) January 4, 2021

Ohio AFL-CIO:

Honored to play our small part in electing @CharmMcGuffey. Huge victory in #Ohio and Hamilton County. https://t.co/2G2LnVRu4f
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) January 4, 2021

Oregon AFL-CIO:

Join Oregon’s Unions, legislators and workers from across the state at the 2021 Oregon Labor Legislative Conference on January 22, 2021: Register for this exciting virtual event today: https://t.co/P3r7H8Wdrz
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) January 3, 2021

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:

The best announcement on the first Monday of 2021! ✊ https://t.co/cs2r6bRlOf
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) January 4, 2021

Rhode Island AFL-CIO:

#1u #FrontLineWorkers #EssentialWorkers #Nurses @RISEIUCouncil @WeAreUNAP @RaisetheBarRI pic.twitter.com/WztdFmd2tC
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) January 4, 2021

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:

Ignoring the will of the people is a dangerous game that threatens the very foundations of American democracy. You are not fit to serve our great state, Sen. @MarshaBlackburn and Senator-Elect @BillHagertyTN and are an embarrassment to Tennesseans. https://t.co/lVwG1DTz2D
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) January 3, 2021

Texas AFL-CIO:

2020 Texas AFL-CIO Year In Review:

Even a bad year has some points of light, but end of 2020 will be fond farewell. In no particular order here is our list of some of the top Texas labor stories of 2020. #1u #UnionStrong @AFLCIO

https://t.co/TPMDke5fuR
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) December 29, 2020

Vermont State Labor Council:

State of Working Vermont and Workers Struggles 2020 – Public Assets Institute about how Vermonters are doing: the State of Working Vermont 2020. Dan DiMaggio of Labor Notes for 2020 in review: Workers Struggle Under the Weight of the Pandemic. https://t.co/bzAsCYJRKu
— Green Mountain CLC (@VermontAFLCIO) January 2, 2021

Virginia AFL-CIO:

Can you live equitably these days with $2 an hour? Of course they deserve a minimum wage—all Virginians deserve an increase…⤵️ a throw back to our viral tweet in 2019… still relevant #fightfor15 #justsaying https://t.co/kURjgqbojZ pic.twitter.com/TaUPENNARS
— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) December 29, 2020

Washington State Labor Council:

WSLC's April Sims writes: "The multiple threats of a global pandemic, economic free fall, climate disaster and racial injustice have illuminated our society as it really functions, and shown us the power of a united labor movement." #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/TvB2uBoCOi
— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) December 15, 2020

This blog originally appeared at AFL-CIO on January 4, 2021. Reprinted with permission.

About the Author: Kenneth Quinnell is a long-time blogger, campaign staffer and political activist whose writings have appeared on AFL-CIO, Daily Kos, Alternet, the Guardian Online, Media Matters for America, Think Progress, Campaign for America’s Future and elsewhere.

Georgia’s Working People Deserve Better: In the States Roundup

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