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The Power and Value of Unions: In the States Roundup The Power and Value of Unions: 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. Alabama AFL-CIO:
Don't forget! pic.twitter.com/aVsjWDfMpg— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) May 9, 2022
Alaska AFL-CIO:We stand with @AlaskaPilots ✊ #1u https://t.co/gnYphJ0d57— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) May 13, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:"Collective bargaining... and other employment terms and the daily administration of those collective bargaining agreements–can provide positive contributions to both sides through a reduction in turnover and an improvement in communication." #UnionStrong https://t.co/NL9HMNdUdj— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) May 10, 2022
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:"A young generation of workers is waking up to the power and value of unions"Yes! Unions are how we balance the economic scales, today and in the future!#UnionsForAll #UnionStrong #1u@SBWorkersUnited @sbwuca pic.twitter.com/uCABZgc3JV— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 13, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:Listen to President Jaramillo’s interview with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! https://t.co/z8WDunSaUv— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 3, 2022
Connecticut AFL-CIO:Nursing home workers at Windsor Rehab are on a ULP strike for a living wage and affordable benefits! Here's the rub - the State of CT specifically allocated additional money to boost their pay but management refuses to meet the standard of the nursing home industry. #1u pic.twitter.com/uysshXtXMV— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 10, 2022
Florida AFL-CIO:Nurses from across the state rallied in Tallahassee today for better safety standards and treatment on the job. Solidarity! pic.twitter.com/kK5Yv9BeL2— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 12, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:The unemployment rate for Black Americans dipped to 5.9% in April, a pandemic-era low.BUT the Black unemployment rate in April was still significantly higher than that of the U.S. overall. We must do more to fight hiring discrimination. https://t.co/2sp76z7ZsX— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) May 10, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:AFL-CIO Calls for Student Loan Forgiveness AFL-CIO Calls for Student Loan Forgiveness AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the federation’s commitment to ending the student loan crisis: We call on the Biden administration to do its part to assist... https://t.co/ThrwwLSMyf— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) May 12, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:Business is booming for @TheIronworkers Local 7 in Maine! “The money in Boston is good and there’s a lot of work, but we’re really happy to be back here in Maine,” said Ben Moore of Augusta, who has been working in Boston for the past ten years.https://t.co/qAP4DJ1jW7— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) May 13, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Every worker deserves a Union.Jump into the weekend by supporting the work of the State House Employees Union #mapoli #1uhttps://t.co/b5CJ5gUV0j pic.twitter.com/qaSqdYV4L0— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) May 6, 2022
Michigan State AFL-CIO:FULL STATEMENT HERE: https://t.co/c6TwD9eYSw— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) May 11, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:Workers celebrate Frontline Worker bonus check pay https://t.co/LbqF11A3ze #1u #mnleg #MakeItRight @UFCW663 pic.twitter.com/bxanJ3CBVS— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 12, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:#RightToWork was wrong in 1954 and is still wrong in 2022. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/AzhOe7L8f2— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 12, 2022
Montana State AFL-CIO:Our freedoms at work support and protect Montana's economy. If the economy doesn't work for Montana's workers, it doesn't work for anyone. Together, we're letting candidates know they must work to protect our communities. #mtpol #mtnews #workersrights #1uhttps://t.co/ltwZe4wPmF— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) May 12, 2022
Nebraska State AFL-CIO:pic.twitter.com/hUsq5tcZK1— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) May 11, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:Watch your mailboxes & notifications from your union for information about the 2022 NH AFL-CIO Linda Horan Scholarship awards! @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @Ibew490 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 pic.twitter.com/LjYbNBWdgl— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) May 11, 2022
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:We are incredibly proud of the workers, our affiliates, and our allies for making New Jersey the best state in the country for organized labor.Thank you @AFLCIO President @lizshuler for recognizing our success, and special thanks to @GovMurphy for his incredible partnership. #1u pic.twitter.com/nGrk5HTBlL— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) May 3, 2022
New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:These workers are unsure of when they can even sleep - Their spouses went to picket in protest -It is time to think about the safety of the #Workers AND their families!Give them a #FairContract Now!@TTDAFLCIO https://t.co/0obJ0rlWLP— ✊ NMFL ✊ (@NMFLaflcio) May 13, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:The Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Castle Point VA hospitals have been slated for closure, and Northport VA hospital is facing major cuts. Sign the petition to stop this assault on veterans’ care now: https://t.co/9O5atITvAx #SaveMyVA— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) May 5, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:Low-wage pregnant workers are less likely to receive pregnancy accommodations, especially Black & Latino low-wage workers. Join us in telling @SenThomTillis to support the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act & help keep pregnant workers and their babies safe! https://t.co/SOEacxE7wk pic.twitter.com/jlp45F40BL— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 6, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:Thanks to @POTUS, @TimRyan, @SenSherrodBrown, @RepMarcyKaptur and @RepBeatty for this funding. Shame on all the @Ohiogop for voting against it. And disgusting that @GovMikeDeWine takes the accolades for the work of @TheDemocrats and doesn't even give credit where credit is due. https://t.co/pfAmde1kg7— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 13, 2022
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:Click here to get the latest OKC Starbucks update!"Nichols Hills Starbucks workers get Union votes, but can't celebrate yet"https://t.co/2DujfCKIgM pic.twitter.com/8LWByiqwtA— Oklahoma State AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) May 9, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:This Saturday, May 14, join workers and activists mobilizing throughout the state to protest the Supreme Court’s potential decision on Roe v. Wade. For more information: https://t.co/90GfTbunyl #BansOff #RoeVWade— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 13, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Happy Mother’s Day to all our incredible union moms out there, and to all who stand in to fill that role.We see you, we support you, and we are who we are because of the support you give! Thank you for all you do! pic.twitter.com/FHJlVSnEmM— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 8, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:Wage theft is the costliest crime in America. In RI, an estimated $185.3 million in workers’ wages and salaries was unreported to the DLT in 2019 according to this report 👇 👇 👇 https://t.co/rtH1uIVl0f— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 13, 2022
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:The rainy day fund is overflowing, and state leaders are more focused on rerouting $200 million that was supposed to help with relocating schools that are in floodplains and eliminating the professional privilege tax for doctors. #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/GWbMRA3WKZ— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 12, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:We’re down to the wire – early voting for the primary runoff election starts next Monday! There's so much at stake for working families, we can't afford to sit this election out.For more info about early voting, visit: https://t.co/W71Kd5EjG2 pic.twitter.com/WwWNtACGtG— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 12, 2022
Virginia AFL-CIO:The Virginia AFL-CIO has voted to endorse 7 congressional incumbents ahead of the 2022 election cycle.— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 10, 2022
West Virginia AFL-CIO:Headed out to the polls? Check out our list of endorsed candidates who will support working families: https://t.co/0HCUknGecR— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) May 10, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Where collective bargaining and politics fit into prison staff shortages https://t.co/G991QchXEK via @WIExaminer— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 13, 2022
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Frances Hsieh Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Frances Hsieh For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Frances Hsieh of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). Frances Hsieh oversees and coordinates legislative advocacy work in San Francisco, the East Bay and South Bay. She helped start her local's API Caucus, and advocates on behalf of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders within her local, in the labor movement, and in the broader community. She is an active Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance member, a member of IFPTE's Executive Council, and is also active in several local community and progressive political organizations. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 05/13/2022 - 10:00 — May 13
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Showers ‘Labor of Love’ on Community Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Showers ‘Labor of Love’ on Community Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Hawaii State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Service Program brought back its “Labor of Love” volunteer service project last month, with more than 300 volunteers from 30 unions and throughout the community working together to make improvements to Iao Intermediate School in Wailuku. Participants at the event built new picnic tables and benches; installed a new shelving and instrument repair area in the band room; put down fresh paint on portions of the campus; and created a paved shaded area for students to gather. “Our unions work for everyone in Hawaii, whether fighting for safe workplaces, lifting up conditions for the working class, or showing up to improve one of our precious public schools,” said Hawaii State AFL-CIO President Randy Perreira (AFSCME, not pictured). “We are so proud of our brothers and sisters for sharing their hard work, resources and talent, and for showing what it means to be a union member in Hawaii.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 05/13/2022 - 09:35 — May 13
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USW Condemns Arrest of Korean Labor Leader USW Condemns Arrest of Korean Labor Leader The United Steelworkers (USW) strongly condemned the May 4 arrest of Youn Taeg-gun, first vice president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), who was detained for his leading role in organizing a general strike on Oct. 20, 2021. Youn’s arrest is particularly outrageous given that International Labor Organization (ILO) Conventions 87, protecting freedom of association and the right to organize, and 98, protecting the right to organize and collective bargaining, entered into force in the Republic of Korea on April 20. Youn led the strike in part because, at the time, KCTU President Yang Kyeung-soo was in detention on similar spurious charges. Like President Yang before him, Youn has been charged with violation of the Infectious Disease Control Act on Demonstration and Assembly, despite the KCTU’s proper observance of COVID-19 protocols. The strike took place shortly after representatives of the USW, the UAW and the AFL-CIO visited the Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C., to demand Yang’s freedom. The USW also raised the arrest of President Yang and the interrogation of Vice President Youn during the meeting of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Labor Council on April 26. Vice President Youn’s arrest, in the context of current discussions on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to South Korea, can only be seen as an expression of the Korean government’s intention to disregard fundamental labor rights and international conventions. The USW calls on the Korean government to openly adhere to these International Labor Organization conventions by releasing Youn and ending police harassment of trade unionists for engaging in legitimate union activity. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 05/12/2022 - 14:51 — May 12
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Adrian Kamaka Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Adrian Kamaka For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Adrian Kamaka of the Bricklayers. "I am a proud 30-year union-strong member of BAC."—Adrian Kamaka. Kamaka is a member of BAC Local 1 in Hawaii. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 05/12/2022 - 10:00 — May 12
AFL-CIO Blog
- The Power and Value of Unions: In the States Roundup
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Frances Hsieh
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Showers ‘Labor of Love’ on Community
- USW Condemns Arrest of Korean Labor Leader
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Adrian Kamaka