It's time once again to take a look at the battles for the freedoms of working families in the states. Here is what the unions in the states are talking about this week. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations and central labor councils on Twitter. Arizona AFL-CIO: Arizona AFL-CIO@ArizonaAFLCIO Congratulations Arizona! Because of voter's decision to increase the Minimum Wage our lowest paid employees just... https://fb.me/7hYbcjiZg 7:46 AM - Jan 2, 2018 Lowest-paid Arizonans to see 50 cents more in hourly wages As of Monday, the new state minimum wage will be $10.50 an hour for most private sector employees. That’s 50 cents more than the current figure – or a bit more than $1,000 a year, before taxes. azcapitoltimes.com Replies 11 Retweet 22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Arkansas AFL-CIO: Arkansas AFL-CIO@ArkansasAFLCIO We are ready for 2018! We hope that 2018 brings everyone opportunity, occupational safety and health! #1u #safejobs#arkansaslabor #freedomtoorganize 9:55 AM - Jan 4, 2018 Replies Retweets 11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy California Labor Federation: California Labor@CaliforniaLabor Powerful message from @latguild sisters and brothers Sending solidarity for their historic vote today #UnionYES #1uhttps://twitter.com/latguild/status/948930153547153408 … 8:27 AM - Jan 4, 2018 11 Reply 22 Retweets 44 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Colorado AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter Colorado AFL-CIO@AFLCIOCO RT and help spread the word about our 2018 Legislative Priorities Roll Out on Monday, January 8th #Solidarityhttp://bit.ly/2AhlCOB 8:39 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Replies 11 Retweet 55 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Connecticut AFL-CIO (retweet): View image on Twitter AFT Connecticut@AFTCT Join #union members in demanding electeds make #NewYearsResolution to embrace truly #FairShareBudgetCTapproach, not more failed policies that shift burden onto to #WorkingFamilies' backs: http://aftct.org/node/102346 @AFT_PE 10:01 AM - Jan 2, 2018 · Rocky Hill, CT Replies 88 Retweets 66 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Florida AFL-CIO: Florida AFL-CIO ✔@FLAFLCIO Story via @PNS_News - We're ready to fight back. Take action with us every week of session by signing up for legislative alerts on our website: http://www.flaflcio.org http://flaflcio.org/unions-ready-defend-workers-families-fl-legislature/ … 6:58 AM - Jan 2, 2018 Unions Ready to Defend Workers, Families in FL Legislature | Florida AFL-CIO This story was written and recorded by Trimmel Gomes of the Public News Service – FL. Click here to visit their page and hear an audio version of the story. January 2, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –... flaflcio.org Replies 55 Retweets 66 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Idaho State AFL-CIO (retweet): UFCW ✔@UFCW Thank you once again to all the hardworking men and women in our union family who made the holidays happen for so many people, as they will continue to do throughout the year! Wishing you all a happy new year and wonderful 2018. http://www.ufcw.org/2017/12/25/xmas/ … 5:54 AM - Jan 2, 2018 Replies 55 Retweets 2222 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Illinois AFL-CIO (retweet): View image on Twitter AFL-CIO ✔@AFLCIO Got #NewYearsResolutions for better work life balance? Might we suggest a union: 12:21 PM - Dec 28, 2017 33 Replies 6767 Retweets 7474 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Indiana State AFL-CIO: Indiana AFL-CIO@INAFLCIO A Woman's Place Is in Her Union #1u #unionstrong https://www.afge.org/article/a-womans-place-is-in-her-union/#.Wk5WSIfNmi8.twitter … 8:29 AM - Jan 4, 2018 A Woman's Place Is in Her Union Article Description: Unions make a difference in the lives of women, their families, and their communities worldwide. We decided to find out why — here's what we found. afge.org Replies Retweets likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Iowa Federation of Labor: Iowa AFL-CIO@IowaAFLCIO Iowa lawmakers, do your jobs and fix Medicaid problems https://fb.me/VrFOwSn9 10:11 AM - Jan 4, 2018 Iowa lawmakers, do your jobs and fix Medicaid problems This state's GOP-controlled legislative branch should set politics aside and do its job of checking administrative branch desmoinesregister.com Replies 88 Retweets 77 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO: MetroDCLaborCouncil@DCLabor Have you heard ‘(1/3/2018) Farmers unite; Horace Greeley’ by Union City Radio on #SoundCloud? #nphttps://soundcloud.com/chrisgarlock/132018-farmers-unite-horace-greeley/s-kF1Ah?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter … 11:37 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Replies Retweets likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Michigan AFL-CIO: Michigan AFL-CIO ✔@MIAFLCIO "From a business perspective, the prevailing wage is a proven tool to retain qualified workers on Michigan’s public projects and entice new recruits into the trades." -Barton Malow VP http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/01/03/letter-prevailing-wages/109138596/ … 8:45 AM - Jan 4, 2018 Letter: Prevailing wage stabilizes labor market When you examine the final costs it becomes clear that reducing hourly rates generates a pile of costs, author writes detroitnews.com Replies 66 Retweets 33 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Minnesota AFL-CIO: Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO Minneapolis school custodians file for union election http://aflcio.mn/2E1lNQd (via @workdaymn) @SEIULocal284@seiumn #1u 5:50 PM - Jan 3, 2018 Minneapolis school custodians file for union election A group of 250 Physical Plant Operators (PPOs), Senior Custodians, and Custodians in the Minneapolis Public Schools filed for a union election to join SEIU Local 284 the week before Christmas. A... workdayminnesota.org Replies 1515 Retweets 2222 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Missouri AFL-CIO: Missouri AFL-CIO@MOAFLCIO "The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries reports there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a seven percent increase from 2015, and notes that opioid-related deaths are on the rise in the workplace." http://www.ehstoday.com/osha/are-american-workers-danger-osha-reports-dramatic-increase-fatal-occupational-injuries … 10:00 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Are American Workers in Danger? OSHA Reports Dramatic Increase in Fatal Occupational Injuries The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries reports there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a seven percent increase from 2015, and notes that opioid-related... ehstoday.com Replies 22 Retweets 44 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy New Hampshire AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter NewHampshire AFL-CIO@NHAFLCIO .@DonnaSoucy speaking in opposition to #SB84 & standing up for #NHWorkingFamilies. @daninnis Amendment changes NH labor law & takes power away from employees & gives it to the corporations and employers! #nhpolitics 7:27 AM - Jan 3, 2018 · New Hampshire State House Replies 33 Retweets 66 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy New Jersey State AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter New Jersey AFL-CIO@NJAFLCIO As we turn the page on 2017, we wanted to thank you for your solidarity and support and recognize our many collective achievements that have laid the foundation for a successful 2018. http://www.njaflcio.org/looking_back_at_our_solidarity_in_2017 … 7:46 AM - Dec 29, 2017 22 Replies 77 Retweets 1010 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy New York State AFL-CIO: View image on Twitter NYSAFLCIO@NYSAFLCIO Thank you to everyone working to keep us safe and warm! #UnionProud 7:54 AM - Jan 4, 2018 11 Reply 3737 Retweets 5252 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy North Carolina State AFL-CIO: NC State AFL-CIO@NCStateAFLCIO Thanks to the support of our affiliates and allies, North Carolina's labor movement had much to celebrate about... https://fb.me/ENBjEoG6 9:00 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Together: What We Accomplished in 2017 In 2017, we celebrated 60 years of the NC State AFL-CIO. It was a pivotal moment to reflect on lessons of the past and plan for the future. For all the highlights from our 60th Annual Convention,... aflcionc.org Replies 77 Retweets 1212 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy North Dakota AFL-CIO: North Dakota AFL-CIO@NDAFLCIO Protect our Pensions - Support The Butch-Lewis Act! Write to @SenJohnHoeven , @SenJohnHoeven & @RepKevinCramer right here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-our-pensions-support-the-butch-lewis-act … #1u #NDPol 1:58 PM - Jan 2, 2018 Protect our Pensions - Support The Butch-Lewis Act North Dakotans work hard to put food on their family’s tables, a decent roof over their heads, quality medical care, and an education for their children. But they also work hard so that one day they... actionnetwork.org Replies 11 Retweet 11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy Ohio AFL-CIO: Ohio AFL-CIO@ohioaflcio .@brigidekelly: State lawmakers should avoid any right-to-work proposal like the plague https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/01/03/state-lawmakers-should-avoid-any-right-work-proposal-like-plague/973797001/ …@AFLCIO 11:21 AM - Jan 3, 2018 State lawmakers should avoid any right-to-work proposal like the plague Ohio lawmakers should not sign on to an agenda directed by out-of-state special interests who don’t care about the people we are elected to serve. cincinnati.com Replies 2323 Retweets 4444 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Oregon AFL-CIO: Oregon AFL-CIO@OregonAFLCIO 300 prominent female actresses, agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed an ambitious, sprawling initiative to fight systemic sexual harassment in Hollywood:https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/movies/times-up-hollywood-women-sexual-harassment.html … 5:45 PM - Jan 3, 2018 Powerful Hollywood Women Unveil Anti-Harassment Action Plan Shonda Rhimes and Reese Witherspoon are among the 300 actresses and insiders behind Time’s Up, an initiative for legal protections for workers nationwide. nytimes.com Replies 11 Retweet 22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Pennsylvania AFL-CIO: PA AFL-CIO@PaAFL_CIO Working people saw victories in 2017, but we still have work to do. Check out President Rick Bloomingdale's... https://fb.me/2ulNR5M9F 10:15 AM - Jan 4, 2018 Working Pennsylvanians made gains in 2017, but challenges lie ahead | Opinion And the labor movement will be there to spur grassroots action. pennlive.com Replies 33 Retweets 44 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy South Carolina AFL-CIO: SC AFL-CIO@SCAFLCIO Start saving your gas receipts tomorrow, share with members and family https://fb.me/6JU2ih0P6 2:44 PM - Dec 31, 2017 How to Get Money Back from the New SC Gas Tax Part of the new law to fix South Carolina roads is a tax credit or rebate that will allow sate taxpayers to get back the additional gas tax they’ll pay. wltx.com Replies 11 Retweet likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council: Tennessee AFL-CIO@tnaflcio What a way to kick off 2018! Great work, STAND UP Nashville, Central Labor Council of Nashville & Middle TN and... https://fb.me/921DZpIUX 6:41 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Nashville council passes new transparency rules for future city incentives Companies will have to disclose additional details about their economic development plans and other information in order to receive city incentives in Nashville following action by the Metro Council... tennessean.com Replies 88 Retweets 1515 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Texas AFL-CIO: Texas AFL-CIO@TexasAFLCIO Union sues AT&T on behalf of 50 laid off Austin, Bastrop employees http://www.statesman.com/news/local/firings-union-sues-company-behalf-laid-off-austin-bastrop-employees/ZUnWgX3Le7EmcAdj3dCqoL/ … 7:15 AM - Jan 4, 2018 AT&T FIRINGS: Union sues company on behalf of 50 laid off Austin, Bastrop employees A national worker’s rights union is suing AT&T on behalf of 50 employees in Austin and Bas... statesman.com Replies 22 Retweets 22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Washington State Labor Council: View image on Twitter WA State AFL-CIO@WAAFLCIO Today we announced our Shared Prosperity Agenda for the 2018 legislative session that begins Monday. Check it out: http://www.thestand.org/?p=62707 #1u #waleg 10:53 AM - Jan 3, 2018 Replies 22 Retweets 33 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: WI AFL-CIO@wisaflcio For 13 million workers, fighting the boss just got harder, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-13-million-workers-fighting-the-boss-just-got-harder/ … 8:04 AM - Jan 2, 2018 For 13 million workers, fighting the boss just got harder Federal labor board gives companies more freedom to ignore the workforce practices of temp agencies, franchisees cbsnews.com Replies 11 Retweet likes Sections Political Action