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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:
Arkansas AFL-CIO:
We are ready for 2018! We hope that 2018 brings everyone opportunity, occupational safety and health! #1u #safejobs#arkansaslabor #freedomtoorganize
California Labor Federation:
Colorado AFL-CIO:
RT and help spread the word about our 2018 Legislative Priorities Roll Out on Monday, January 8th #Solidarityhttp://bit.ly/2AhlCOB
Connecticut AFL-CIO (retweet):
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
Florida AFL-CIO:
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/ …
Idaho State AFL-CIO (retweet):
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/ …
Illinois AFL-CIO (retweet):
Got #NewYearsResolutions for better work life balance? Might we suggest a union:
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
A Woman's Place Is in Her Union #1u #unionstrong https://www.afge.org/article/a-womans-place-is-in-her-union/#.Wk5WSIfNmi8.twitter …
Iowa Federation of Labor:
Metro Washington (D.C.) Council AFL-CIO:
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 …
Michigan AFL-CIO:
"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/ …
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Minneapolis school custodians file for union election http://aflcio.mn/2E1lNQd (via @workdaymn) @SEIULocal284@seiumn #1u
Missouri AFL-CIO:
"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 …
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:
.@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
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:
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 …
New York State AFL-CIO:
Thank you to everyone working to keep us safe and warm! #UnionProud
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
Thanks to the support of our affiliates and allies, North Carolina's labor movement had much to celebrate about... https://fb.me/ENBjEoG6
North Dakota AFL-CIO:
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
Ohio AFL-CIO:
.@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
Oregon AFL-CIO:
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 …
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Working people saw victories in 2017, but we still have work to do.
Check out President Rick Bloomingdale's... https://fb.me/2ulNR5M9F
South Carolina AFL-CIO:
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
What a way to kick off 2018! Great work, STAND UP Nashville, Central Labor Council of Nashville & Middle TN and... https://fb.me/921DZpIUX
Texas AFL-CIO:
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/ …
Washington State Labor Council:
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
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
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/ …