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 and central labor councils on Twitter. Alaska AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Alaska AFL-CIO@AKAFLCIO It’s the 25th anniversary of FMLA, allowing workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave without the fear of being fired. We still have a long way to go to get paid leave for working people. #FMLA25 9:42 AM - Feb 5, 2018 2 See Alaska AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Arizona AFL-CIO: Arizona AFL-CIO@ArizonaAFLCIO Yup..that's Governor Doug Ducey in the Washington Post welcoming the Political Dirty Money machine run by the... https://fb.me/He6seVFG 11:39 AM - Jan 30, 2018 Analysis | The Daily 202: Koch network laying groundwork to fundamentally transform America’s... Arizona is ground zero in 2018, but the push is much more ambitious than vouchers. washingtonpost.com See Arizona AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy California Labor Federation: View image on Twitter California Labor@CaliforniaLabor This #BlackHistoryMonth we're honored to celebrate and remember A. Philip Randolph - a true labor & civil rights hero. He was at the center of organizing the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and championed racial and economic justice #1u #UnionStrong 11:02 AM - Feb 5, 2018 10 See California Labor's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Connecticut AFL-CIO: Connecticut AFL-CIO@ConnAFLCIO Want fiscal stability & economic growth? Make significant investments in the state's deteriorating infrastructure, invest in education, debar employers that misclassify their workers, and enact a low wage employer fee. Not helpful? CEOs attacking workers http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/20180205/PRINTEDITION/302019922 … 8:56 AM - Feb 5, 2018 Unsurprisingly, CEO commission attacks working people hartfordbusiness.com 6 See Connecticut AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Florida AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Florida AFL-CIO ✔@FLAFLCIO Labor stands in solidarity with the powerful Latina voices in Florida demanding accessible healthcare and economic justice from our state legislature. #WeAreFlorida 9:08 AM - Feb 1, 2018 25 24 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Illinois AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Illinois AFL-CIO@ILAFLCIO Re: Arthur Jones, Holocaust denier, neo-nazi on the verge of becoming the GOP nominee in the 3rd congressional district. The Blues Brothers said it best. 7:13 AM - Feb 5, 2018 8 See Illinois AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Indiana State AFL-CIO: Indiana AFL-CIO@INAFLCIO ICYMI: Study finds Indiana common construction wage repeal reduced worker pay, didn't save money on public works projects via @nwi http://ow.ly/tImz30i7qxl 12:30 PM - Feb 3, 2018 Study finds Indiana common construction wage repeal reduced worker pay, didn't save money on public... INDIANAPOLIS — When Gov. Mike Pence signed the 2015 repeal of Indiana's common construction wage statute, the Republican proclaimed that eliminating county minimum pay rates for public works projects... nwitimes.com 1 See Indiana AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Iowa Federation of Labor: Iowa AFL-CIO@IowaAFLCIO Message of the Day—America Needs Paid Leave http://iowalabornews.com/?p=19906 8:53 AM - Feb 5, 2018 Message of the Day—America Needs Paid Leave America needs paid leave because one major life event that demands a worker take time off to care for a sick child or spouse can destroy a family’s economic security and throw people into homelessn… iowalabornews.com See Iowa AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Kansas State AFL-CIO: Kansas AFL-CIO@KansasAFLCIO Union leader responsibly speaks out to serve the interests of ALL! https://fb.me/92vJcq08N 9:27 AM - Jan 30, 2018 Wichita district policy should protect LGBTQ students, says union leader Teachers union president Steve Wentz urged Wichita school board members to expand the district’s non-discrimination statement to include LGBTQ people. kansas.com 1 See Kansas AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Kentucky State AFL-CIO: Kentucky AFL-CIO@aflcioky James DeWeese files to run for Kentucky State House District 50 "It was a great day in Frankfort yesterday,"... https://fb.me/995YpsVyQ 4:27 AM - Jan 31, 2018 James DeWeese files to run for Kentucky State House District 50 By BERRY CRAIGAFT Local 1360Democrat James DeWeese of Bardstown wants a rematch with Republican state Rep. D. Chad McCoy, also of Bardstown, who defeated him in 2016. ky.aflcio.org 8 See Kentucky AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Maine AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Maine AFL-CIO@MEAFLCIO Amazing group of union members and allies at our 2018 Worker Candidate Training! Learning skills to run, win, and lead. #1u @AFLCIO #mepolitics 11:49 AM - Jan 27, 2018 58 18 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Massachusetts AFL-CIO: Massachusetts AFLCIO@massaflcio Freedom of state and local employees, retirees, and their families to select their health insurance provider has been reinstated! The #GICFail has been reversed. Thanks to everyone who raised their voices! #1u #WhenWeFightWeWin 11:31 AM - Feb 2, 2018 7 See Massachusetts AFLCIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Michigan AFL-CIO: Michigan AFL-CIO ✔@MIAFLCIO "It's a falsehood the president has peddled a few times in recent weeks." http://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/index.ssf/2018/01/trump_namedrops_detroit_in_sta.html … 9:15 AM - Jan 31, 2018 Trump namedrops Detroit in State of the Union, but gets facts wrong Trump got his details all mixed up when talking about the Motor City and Mexico. mlive.com 3 See Michigan AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Minnesota AFL-CIO: Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO Great @workdaymn video from last night’s #TasteofJustice Thank you to all who attended! http://aflcio.mn/2EFOtQq #KickHunger starts at home! #1u @FSB_Workers @BCTGM @NFLPA 7:24 AM - Feb 4, 2018 3 See Minnesota AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Missouri AFL-CIO: Missouri AFL-CIO@MOAFLCIO If #Trump is serious about bringing jobs back to this country, he needs to show it. So far, corporate America is still winning in the latest round of talks. #NAFTA https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/01/25/trump-team-isnt-negotiating-good-nafta-deal-workers-elizabeth-warren-column/1061937001/ … 9:49 AM - Feb 2, 2018 Elizabeth Warren: Trump team isn't negotiating a good NAFTA deal for workers If Trump is serious about bringing jobs back to this country, he needs to show it. So far, corporate America is still winning latest round of talks. usatoday.com 1 See Missouri AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Montana AFL-CIO: Montana AFL-CIO@MTaflcio The maker of Huggies and Kleenex is firing up to 5,500 workers — and it's using Trump tax cuts to pay for the layoffs https://thewir.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/the-maker-of-huggies-and-kleenex-is-firing-up-to-5500-workers-and-its-using-trump-tax-cuts-to-pay-for-the-layoffs/ … via 8:56 AM - Jan 29, 2018 The maker of Huggies and Kleenex is firing up to 5,500 workers — and it’s using Trump tax cuts to... While many companies are using President Trump’s tax cuts to give workers bonuses or raise wages, the maker of Kleenex and Huggies is doing the opposite. Kimberly-Clark announced on Tuesday t… thewir.wordpress.com 1 See Montana AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy New Jersey State AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter New Jersey AFL-CIO@NJAFLCIO Be there on February 24th to stand up for our middle class values, a living wage, and the right to collectively bargain. Remember to wear your union colors and show your union pride. http://www.njaflcio.org/national_day_of_action_to_support_collective_bargaining_rights … 9:00 AM - Feb 5, 2018 11 See New Jersey AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy New York State AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter NYSAFLCIO@NYSAFLCIO Mario Cilento, pres. @NYSAFLCIO “Now, more than ever, getting a college education is key to reaching our full potential which will ultimately make our state even stronger. It is time we ensure this opportunity is available to all children and pass the DREAM Act." 10:37 AM - Feb 5, 2018 · New York, USA 5 See NYSAFLCIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy North Carolina State AFL-CIO: NC State AFL-CIO@NCStateAFLCIO "Amidst rising inequality, our freedom to join together in unions is more important than ever." - @marybemcmillan. Union membership holds steady in the South https://www.facingsouth.org/2018/02/union-membership-holds-steady-south … @facingsouth #1u #organizethesouth 9:56 AM - Feb 5, 2018 Union membership holds steady in the South Despite losing two high-profile organizing campaigns in Mississippi and South Carolina last year, labor unions gained 130,000 members in the South in 2017. facingsouth.org 2 See NC State AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Ohio AFL-CIO: Ohio AFL-CIO@ohioaflcio Just another example of President siding with corporate interests over working people. It’s not bad enough he wants business owners to own tips workers earn, now he wants to hurt them even more when they need money for rent or groceries for their kids! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/us/politics/payday-lenders-lobbying-regulations.html … 7:10 PM - Feb 4, 2018 Payday Rules Relax on Trump’s Watch After Lobbying by Lenders The industry has gone from villain to victor, the result of a lobbying campaign that has culminated in a far friendlier approach by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. nytimes.com 2 See Ohio AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Oregon AFL-CIO: Oregon AFL-CIO@OregonAFLCIO The unions of the Oregon AFL-CIO are proud to stand behind @KateBrownForOR , whose remarks today were an example of the leadership and values our state needs now, more than ever. http://oraflcio.org/press-releases-staetments/2018/2/5/oregon-afl-cio-responds-to-governor-kate-browns-state-of-the-state-address … #ORpol #ORleg #SOTS 11:06 AM - Feb 5, 2018 Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to Governor Kate Brown’s State of the State Address "Governor Kate Brown has consistently demonstrated her leadership, from driving a bipartisan effort to fund infrastructure improvements to standing up against hate, injustice and inequity." oraflcio.org 14 See Oregon AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Pennsylvania AFL-CIO: PA AFL-CIO@PaAFL_CIO Take it from this @Steelworker: Stop outsourcing our jobs! http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180205/other-views-replace-nafta-to-stop-job-outsourcing … 12:00 PM - Feb 5, 2018 Other Views: Replace NAFTA to stop job outsourcing As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised to stop American job outsourcing and bring jobs back with a fast renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and Day-One action to reverse... timesonline.com See PA AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council: Tennessee AFL-CIO@tnaflcio If it affects one of us, it affects all of us. https://fb.me/2xqIPP7A3 6:58 AM - Jan 31, 2018 Unions Aren't Just Fighting for Themselves Anymore Public-sector unions are becoming more altruistic. They may need to be. governing.com 5 See Tennessee AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Texas AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Texas AFL-CIO@TexasAFLCIO .@MontseTXAFLCIO proud support and blockwalk for @RepMaryGonzalez #TxLabor2018 10:11 AM - Feb 3, 2018 15 See Texas AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Virginia AFL-CIO: Virginia AFL-CIO@Virginia_AFLCIO Via @TheAtlantic There's a Sexual-Harassment Epidemic on America’s Farms http://ow.ly/8Ekg30i6VhS 3:35 PM - Jan 31, 2018 There's a Sexual-Harassment Epidemic on America’s Farms Many of the women who work in agriculture often have few options but to put up with abuse on the job. theatlantic.com See Virginia AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Washington State Labor Council: View image on Twitter WA State AFL-CIO@WAAFLCIO WSLC Executive Board honors Memphis AFSCME strikers with a moment of silence at 2:20 pm #IAM2018 3:07 PM - Feb 1, 2018 1 See WA State AFL-CIO's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: WI AFL-CIO@wisaflcio Kimberly-Clark Uses GOP Tax Break to Sucker Punch Wisconsin Workers, https://m.usw.org/blog/2018/kimberly-clark-uses-gop-tax-break-to-sucker-punch-wisconsin-workers … 10:04 AM - Feb 5, 2018 Kimberly-Clark Uses GOP Tax Break to Sucker Punch Wisconsin Workers Early Wednesday morning, David Breckheimer, a United Steelworkers local union president at a Neenah, Wis., paper factory, was gathering the last of his gear for a snowmobiling vacation. At 7:45 a.m.,... m.usw.org 4 See WI AFL-CIO's other Tweets Sections Political Action