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Labor Radio–Podcast Weekly: Essential Workers Bill of Rights, Kooper Caraway and More Labor Radio–Podcast Weekly: Essential Workers Bill of Rights, Kooper Caraway and More Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly The latest episode of the Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly features an Essential Workers Bill of Rights, Kooper Caraway and more. This week’s highlights include: Belabored: Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen report on school employees in Minnesota fighting for safety on the job and an attempt to pass an Essential Workers Bill of Rights in New York City. Stronger Together: The SEIU Local 503 podcast, where the latest episode focuses on the upcoming Oregon primary, which has both union members and strong union supporters running for office. Workers Beat Radio: Host Gene Lantz talks with Sioux Falls Central Labor Council President Kooper Caraway, one of the youngest, most hopeful and most outspoken labor leaders in the country. Labor History in 2:00: Brown v. Board of Education, the day the Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation in public education. Check out all the Labor Radio/Podcast Network shows. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:41 Tags: Podcast — May 19
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Why Domestic Workers Like Nicanora Montenegro Should Be Considered Essential Workers Why Domestic Workers Like Nicanora Montenegro Should Be Considered Essential Workers Nicanora Montenegro is a Filipina American in-home support services (IHSS) provider in San Diego and the district chair of United Domestic Workers of America (UDW)-AFSCME Local 3930. As an IHSS provider, she takes care of the most vulnerable folks in our community who are also the most at risk of COVID-19. This pandemic has illustrated just how essential the often invisible and undervalued work that caregivers, like Montenegro, provide. Without them, front-line workers who are parents or have other family responsibilities wouldn’t be able to go to work, and older adults, people with disabilities and people with chronic illnesses would not be able to shelter in place. Montenegro and her union have been fighting for the rights and respect that home care workers deserve like better wages, access to health care, paid sick days and more. It's well past time that we all recognize domestic workers as essential workers. Join our calls to Congress to ensure ALL essential workers have the protections they need, the rights they are entitled to and the compensation they deserve in the next COVID-19 package. Join us to protect essential workers. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 05/19/2020 - 09:56 Tags: COVID-19, APALA — May 19
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Fix Unemployment Programs: What Working People Are Doing This Week Fix Unemployment Programs: What Working People Are Doing This Week AFL-CIO Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:
We are proud to do our part in support of the actors & stage managers out of work due to COVID-19, and have established the #CurtainUpFund. We hope that anyone who is able to support @TheActorsFund's vital social services and financial aid will join us - https://t.co/dbAvIoWxUM pic.twitter.com/XQMlnK1zxR — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 17, 2020
AFGE:Not many people would trade jobs with those who have to keep watch over inmates in federal prisons. Now that job has become more dangerous as #COVID19 has spread in the prisons’ close quarters. #1u https://t.co/X7ZKgLGF3D — AFGE (@AFGENational) May 15, 2020
AFSCME:National EMS Week is the perfect time to thank EMS professionals for everything they do. The job has always been demanding but in the face of the pandemic, w/o proper support or PPE, they continue to put our communities first. Please add your thanks to the comments. #EMSWeek pic.twitter.com/C5BacumpAH — AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 18, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:The 100K #pilots of @WeAreALPA @AlliedPilots @CAPApilots @ipapilots agree: the return of the airline industry & responsible use of taxpayer #CARESAct funds all depend on mandating @CDCgov & @FAANews guidelines—it’s what the flying public deserves. https://t.co/XqFW1HUnaA — ALPA (@WeAreALPA) May 16, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:This is a dangerous and unnecessary threat to our retirement security. Americans shouldn't have to choose between the relief they need now and the earned benefits they will need in the future. #FalseChoice #NoCutstoSocialSecurity https://t.co/FdKLtjKm0Z — Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) May 11, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:Frontline #transit workers are keeping the U.S. and Canada moving during this global pandemic crisis. Please take action for #SafeServiceNow for transit workers now at https://t.co/rXtqMfXNqA #1u #publictransit #COVID19 — ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 15, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:#UnionMusicians are fighting to fix unemployment programs to better meet the needs of musicians who often work gig to gig,https://t.co/OlczZVh7EZ https://t.co/QVtCVDFfJY — AFM (@The_AFM) May 15, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:"With these capstone projects in hand, teachers can hope to engage each and every one of their kids before school breaks for the summer—and beyond.” - @rweingarten about our new #CulminatingCapstone projects with @sharemylesson @GetZigazoo @storycorps https://t.co/tK0SKKhGsT pic.twitter.com/IbvYi9b1iu — AFT (@AFTunion) May 12, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:“There is a big, bold movement taking place across rural and urban American to make sure postal funding is included in the next stimulus.” #SaveThePostOffice #SaveTheUSPS https://t.co/QUVAisHKnq — APWU National (@APWUnational) May 16, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:Happy #APAHM and #NursesWeek! Marina is a Chuukese registered nurse in Honolulu working in the OBGYN Department. She is proud to bring the idea of aterenges, or family, into her care work. She keeps pregnant people and their families safe during COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/2WTkzFlOWO — Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 11, 2020
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:May is Asian Pacific American American Heritage Month! AFA celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Flight Attendants and aviation workers. #APAHM pic.twitter.com/253mX9R4Nn — AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 18, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:Local 280G member Daniel Pierce arrives for his essential shift at Western Sugar with all the proper gear. 😷 He and co-workers produce granulated sugar for the western states. THANK YOU, Brother, stay safe!#bctgmstrong #covid_19 #1u #coronavirususa #unionyes pic.twitter.com/GRvVI8iQxt — BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 15, 2020
Boilermakers:Quick #Boilermaker action, calm heads, teamwork and training save the day--and a life. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/JgJtMLBoc9 pic.twitter.com/YebDoPlK4x — Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 13, 2020
Bricklayers:What will schools look like after COVID-19? We're fighting to #RebuildAmericasSchools so children don't have to return to school buildings with mold, rotting floors, leaky ceilings, and inadequate heating and air conditioning. pic.twitter.com/zfzkNFl0gc — Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 15, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:Once upon a time, before an election catastrophe, a dream came true. A future president who would make history when he reached the White House paid a visit to CBTU. Tonight, President @BarackObama sprinkled some of his magic on the quarantined Class of 2020. #GraduateTogether pic.twitter.com/28ulqCAh5h — CBTU (@CBTU72) May 17, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:"During every recession since 1981, men had greater unemployment rates than women; however, women accounted for 55% of the job losses of April 2020. Women are more negatively affected in the COVID-19 economy." Sign this petition to demand more relief: https://t.co/I4CZC82tuF pic.twitter.com/VmAyw4yZw7 — CLUW National (@CLUWNational) May 15, 2020
Communications Workers of America:The COVID-19 pandemic has made something clear that CWA members have known for a long time: millions of families in the United States do not have access to affordable, reliable broadband internet connections.https://t.co/qgQHTAS2cv — CWA (@CWAUnion) May 16, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:"Outsourcing the critical technology functions of a federally owned public utility to an overseas firm was always a bad idea." #1u https://t.co/8CVxhaO5n5 — Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 17, 2020
Electrical Workers:New Jersey #IBEW steps up to help protect health care workers. https://t.co/WpoNNyg8LI — IBEW (@IBEW) May 14, 2020
Fire Fighters:SAFR Act Provides Federal Benefits for COVID-19 Death or Disability https://t.co/dbyMkuOd8b — IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) May 18, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:Happy Monday! Please, Brothers and Sisters, continue to work safe. 📷: Local 5 Mechanic Richard Slocum pic.twitter.com/8yD0F5kMbN — Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) May 18, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:On this historic day, we celebrate the creation of the great American institution that is the TVA. We call on everyone to join our fight to stop privatization and outsourcing, and protect good jobs at the TVA!! #1u https://t.co/02kd1hVCyg — IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 18, 2020
Ironworkers:IMPACT is hosting a webinar to bring you important information on the post-pandemic U.S. economy. Don't miss this chance to ask questions from a renowned economist! Click on the registration button on the flyer to register! #COVID19 #covid19response https://t.co/5E0ysPJeqI — Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) May 18, 2020
Jobs With Justice:Annnnnnnd THAT'S A WRAP! We officially finished our first-ever virtual conference! We may have a lot of fights against Big Tech -- but that doesn't mean we're not tech savvy, y'all 😬 Some #JWJ2020 Conference highlights in the thread below 👇 pic.twitter.com/psr1yR5SAY — Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 15, 2020
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:How do we protect our family’s oldest members? How do we keep everyone at home safe, what has this battle against COVID-19 looked like from the frontlines? All this and more today! Register now! #Protectingourlovedoneshttps://t.co/7jVkqmYsUC pic.twitter.com/ok6mhcArRG — LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 18, 2020
Laborers:#LIUNA in the news: Construction industry could come back quickly but faces longterm challenges #InItTogether #COVID19 https://t.co/Fpa8duHCNq — LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 18, 2020
Longshoremen:@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp ILA Cancels Annual Fund Raising Tournament That Aides @holewallcamp Children. Union and Industry Partners, led by @usmxalliance_ have raised over $5 million for camp since 1992 #ILA & #USMX will try to make substantial 2020 donation without tournament. pic.twitter.com/xJemMCOxak — Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) May 18, 2020
Machinists:Here’s a great story about how @IAM751 members are stepping up to tackle the #COVID19 crisis https://t.co/Hjjqiufus8 — Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) May 16, 2020
Metal Trades Department:MTD Joins New Coalition Focused on Creating Jobs and Infrastructure Projects at U.S. DOE Facilities | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO https://t.co/xjLYmJ06Df — Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 15, 2020
Mine Workers:President @CecilRoberts' editorial on how the U.S. Postal Service is a lifeline for rural West Virginia.https://t.co/bWKSRcyh1V — United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 10, 2020
Musical Artists:Did you know May is #MentalHealthMonth? This is FREE webinar series on mental health for dancers created by the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (@IADMS). https://t.co/Sr0e1FddkC — AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 15, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA members across the country continued their efforts to support other essential workers in their communities. ZTL members’ recent efforts to support local restaurants and COVID-19 front line workers received coverage in the Henry County Times. https://t.co/vnXy2VRZp7 — NATCA (@NATCA) May 18, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:Members of Austin, MN Branch 717 donated to @SalvationArmyUS! Letter carrier Ryan Bell presented a check of $2,000 to The Salvation Army Major Jeff Strickler. The money donated will go toward stocking food shelves.https://t.co/0T1w7dkoY0 #PostalProud #1u #StampOutHunger — Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 18, 2020
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:A beautiful caravan on a beautiful day for acts of compassion, and to defy the greed and racism that would have us exclude our own neighbors and #essentialworkers from protections! #ProtectAllWorkers#YNosotrosQue https://t.co/80yMAaRMJS — NDLON (@NDLON) May 16, 2020
National Domestic Workers Alliance:"While the next business trip can wait, the next feeding of a 6-month-old cannot... This essential work is at the core of our economy, yet our economy systematically ignores it.”https://t.co/Ur21bBi2TY — Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 17, 2020
National Federation of Federal Employees:Here's an opportunity to get involved and help federal employees on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. Contact your Senators today! #HEROESact https://t.co/V0hmI2sqRR — NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 18, 2020
National Nurses United:Nurses are "put in the position of either losing our job or losing the ability to care for our children properly. We’re being held up as heroes on one side, but second-class citizens on the other." -Portia Judson, RN#COVID19 #ProtectNurseshttps://t.co/5g5piWfXBw — NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 18, 2020
National Taxi Workers Alliance:NYTWA member Mouhamadou Aliyu talks how the pandemic is devastating drivers: “A lot of people I know passed away already,” he said. “One week ago, it was a Haitian driver I know. Then, his son died. I am crying one week ago. Then, I am crying again.” https://t.co/ppcLNTMyKF — NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) May 9, 2020
NFL Players Association:Thanks for all of your questions for @21DM_ERA + don’t forget to check out Doug’s nonprofit https://t.co/35xE3To98J. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/56wN05QWu4 — NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 15, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:New week, same friendly reminder to complete your Census and #BeCounted!#LaborCounts #BuildingTradesWhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/qU0qYynK6m — The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 18, 2020
Office and Professional Employees:Your boss should have exactly 0 (!) say in your healthcare. #1u #MedicareForAll https://t.co/kPHxP3qgXV — OPEIU (@OPEIU) May 18, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:We have lost 12 members to the virus already! There is movement for an @OSHA_DOL workplace safety standard in the next stimulus package from Chairman @BobbyScott. At minimum, COVID must be enforced as a workplace hazard. 🚧 Take Action! https://t.co/hfpqCrPfFV 🚧 @NABTU pic.twitter.com/kLaFv0tqq8 — GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) May 12, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:“As doctors, nurses and food workers all adjust their operational protocols to meet COVID-19 challenges, there’s another group of people that is also up and running and making all necessary adjustments: union construction workers.” @BldgAdvantage. https://t.co/jIOdOWm8xB — OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 18, 2020
Pride At Work:Today is international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia and we won't stop until every LGBTQ (working) person is free from hate and discrimination. ✊🌈 #IDAHOBIT — Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) May 17, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:"This hollowing out has been going on for years as a gridlocked Congress preferred continuing resolutions & budgetary caps to hardheaded decisions about vulnerable governmental infrastructure & leaders did little to address structural weaknesses."https://t.co/sExjdn2Khs — PASS (@PASSNational) May 18, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers:Join our Worker Assembly this Thursday for a discussion of important workplace issues and increased health risks during this difficult time. Learn your rights and how to improve conditions at work through collective action! Check out the Facebook event: https://t.co/sqeQ4ppWKQ pic.twitter.com/Kjav8KEXjW — RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 18, 2020
SAG-AFTRA:Thank you Phyllis George for changing the face of sportscasting. It is your courage and pioneering spirit that has and will continue to shape the sportscasting landscape.https://t.co/ktcw1ZS9cP — SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 17, 2020
Seafarers:#1u #maritime #JonesAct The Jones Act and Globalization In The Age Of COVID-19 https://t.co/7hfFfjhsRU — Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) May 15, 2020
Solidarity Center:In #Nepal, #COVID19 crisis has rendered temp workers, internal #migrantworkers & day laborers the most vulnerable based on income, & ability to sustain through the slowdown. Women, esp from lower income groups, also are hard hit. @RepublicaNepal @GEFONThttps://t.co/kK7bx0AiAl — Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 18, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:Since 2004, the U.S. has lost ~1,800 newspapers, many of them small papers outside major cities. That's why, today, we're launching #SaveTheNews, a historic advocacy campaign making the case for why news must be included in future recovery efforts. https://t.co/puWmWUAYem — NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 18, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:IATSE hires Epidemiologists to Consult on Reopening Procedures https://t.co/AccAGUal77 — IATSE (@IATSE) May 18, 2020
Transport Workers:The House-passed #HeroesAct directly addresses the needs of TWU members during the #Pandemic We are calling on the Senate to pass it immediately because it's vital to our country’s efforts to contain & move past #Covid19 & halt the free fall of our economyhttps://t.co/bI340meq00 — TWU (@transportworker) May 18, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:This expose by @justingeorge at @washingtonpost offers an inside look at the dangers transit workers face as they work through the #COVID19 pandemic. #PPENow cc @ATUComm @transportworker @TwuSamuelsen @RepPeterDeFazio https://t.co/PY1yRPoJVz — Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) May 18, 2020
UAW:Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry lays out the state of our federal courts and what's at stake for American workers in this November's elections. https://t.co/kbG0gddaQf — UAW (@UAW) May 18, 2020
Union Label and Service Trades Department:Can Workers' Unions Organize During the Pandemic? https://t.co/qj1yPAVra0 — Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Union Veterans Council:This is what happens when you have a President with nothing but yes men around him. There was no reason the VA should have and continue to use this politically motivated and unproven drug. Total failure of leadership from this administration. https://t.co/mZ8HfGKbI2 — Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) May 17, 2020
UNITE HERE:When history looks back at our current political moment, it will be artists such as @edelstudio whose work will mark this era. UNITE HERE is partnering with Edel Rodriguez to ask THE most important question voters will answer about @realDonaldTrump on November 3. #WantMore pic.twitter.com/ts6RzAtqjb — UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 12, 2020
United Food and Commercial Workers:America's grocery workers put themselves in harm's way every day to help feed our families & keep us safe as the #coronavirus outbreak continues. On @CNN today @UFCW President @Marc_Perrone says it's time for companies to pay these brave workers accordingly. RT if you agree. #1u pic.twitter.com/j2DlQasfyC — UFCW (@UFCW) May 17, 2020
United Steelworkers:Meat and poultry workers in the center of a global coronavirus hotspot https://t.co/FUwyigc0vD #USWUnity — United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) May 18, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:“This is a huge win for garment workers we’re in solidarity with in places such as Indonesia” -USAS International Campaigns Coordinator @ana_organize in Forbes: "Under Armour Follows Rivals, Commits To Paying Garment Makers In Full" https://t.co/dSiVSWmkRU #WorkersOverUnderArmour — USAS (@USAS) May 13, 2020
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:To prevent falls, learn the best practices for using a ladder here: https://t.co/HQiR2f552r #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/Marq06KZtE — Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 18, 2020
Utility Workers:We need your help improving protections for all essential personnel, including utility workers hard at work during this #pandemic. Make your voice heard as lawmakers prepare further recovery actions to protect workers impacted by #COVID19.https://t.co/bMd3unP6QA pic.twitter.com/hL8WrQJOgK — UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 18, 2020
Working America:Meanwhile, 7 Amazon warehouse workers have died of COVID-19 so far. https://t.co/7UOIfR7lTp — Working America (@WorkingAmerica) May 18, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:“More than 1200 members of the WGA East have signed a petition calling on Congress to pass immediate financial relief for news-gathering organizations, many of which have seen advertising revenues plummet by more than 50% during the coronavirus pandemic.”https://t.co/SI8vx1KBW2 — Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) May 13, 2020
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Labor Radio–Podcast Weekly: Fire Fighters and COVID-19, the Longest Wildcat Strike and More Labor Radio–Podcast Weekly: Fire Fighters and COVID-19, the Longest Wildcat Strike and More Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly The latest episode of the Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly features firefighters during COVID-19, the country’s longest wildcat strike, a new show and more. This week’s highlights include: IAFF Podcast: Hosts Mark Treglio and Doug Stern talk with members of the Fire Fighters health and safety division about how their members are dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: “Our firefighters and paramedics are used to risking their lives and safety every day when they go to work, but the sheer scope of the virus, combined with the lack of PPE in some communities, creates a very anxiety-provoking situation.” Working People: Track laborer and writer John Tormey interviews working-class Kentucky artist, writer and radio host Terry Tapp about his latest book, “A Serf’s Journal: The Story of the United States’ Longest Wildcat Strike.” En Masse: A teaser from our very latest network member, an exciting new podcast called En Masse that’s dedicated to telling “stories of struggle and hope from the working class.” UCOMM Live: Texas AFL-CIO’s Ed Sills talks about whether COVID-19 will result in more organizing for workers in Texas. Labor History in 2:00: We find out about the day in 1972 when employees at the Farah Manufacturing Co. went out on strike, launching one of the iconic boycotts of the era. Check out all the Labor Radio/Podcast Network shows. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:59 Tags: Podcast — May 15
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Worker Safety Must Come First: In the States Roundup Worker Safety Must Come First: In the States Roundup AFL-CIO 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. California Labor Federation:
“#AB3216 is critical legislation that prioritizes worker protections to meet the unprecedented challenges ahead. We must ensure that our North Star in reviving California’s economy is putting working people at the front of our recovery.” - @ArtPulaski 👏#ProtectAllWorkers #1u — California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) May 13, 2020
Colorado AFL-CIO:*TESLA* As there is talks of rolling out the red carpet for Tesla here in Colorado let's remember one fact: Elon Musk and Tesla violated labor laws and denied workers who want the freedom to join together in union a fair shot to do so. 1/3 https://t.co/hemHHCQ3kc — Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) May 13, 2020
Connecticut AFL-CIO:The only reason they got sick is because they went to work. Do the right thing, @GovNedLamont! #1u #COVID19 @AFLCIO https://t.co/caAHWfSFc3 — Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) May 8, 2020
Florida AFL-CIO:“We have 4 billion dollars in that account for unemployment insurance benefits and the way Florida law is written right now, those benefits can’t get into the pockets of people who need it,” said Dr. Templin.https://t.co/p1mlzFKoes — Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Iowa Federation of Labor:Add your name to this petition that will go to the Governor asking for a Pandemic-specific OSHA standard to be put in place immediately. https://t.co/HeEsl2vlMi — Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Join Driving Families Forward on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00pm for a Virtual Town Hall to elevate the voices of essential workers impacted by the current public health crisis! #mapoli #drivingMAforward https://t.co/AsOvADg8Vq — Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) May 13, 2020
Michigan AFL-CIO:Our President @RonBieberMI shared his thoughts this morning on the passing of our dear friend Mo Hood III: pic.twitter.com/ElKLs1K3dU — Michigan AFL-CIO 🏠 (@MIAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Minnesota AFL-CIO:Minnesota @AFLCIO President Bill McCarthy & @SEMNLABOR President @pommellawegmann in todays Rochester Post Bulletin: In re-opening, worker safety must come first https://t.co/qVxNnwTPHj #1u #mnleg #StaySafeMN — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Missouri AFL-CIO:A top donor to President Trump and the Republican National Committee will be named the new head of the Postal Service, putting a top ally of the president in charge of an agency where Trump has long pressed for major changes in how it handles its business. https://t.co/DVobRjReYD — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) May 9, 2020
Montana AFL-CIO:Montana AFL-CIO's primary endorsements #mtpol #mtnews https://t.co/ufOBxHcuhz — Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) May 13, 2020
New Jersey State AFL-CIO:If Rutgers wants to salute its heroes, it should help them get a fair contract: AFL-CIO https://t.co/NcsFjiUMwQ — New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
New York State AFL-CIO:#UnionStrong Podcast Ep. 40: Union Construction Sites Ready to Reopen. Construction is one of the first industries to get back up & running. Pat Purcell, of @GNYLECET joins us to talk about what that new normal will be like. https://t.co/rYYWzekslN — NYSAFLCIO (@NYSAFLCIO) May 13, 2020
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:#COVID19 and the grossly inadequate response of @NCDOL to the needs of working people during the pandemic underscores how critical it is that we elect @JessicaHolmesNC as Labor Commissioner in November. Learn more about her campaign at https://t.co/3QYfOlT3zH. #ncpol #1u pic.twitter.com/HCFwzhPEF1 — NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Ohio AFL-CIO:Working people – health care professionals, custodians, & all public service workers – are putting their lives at risk. If Congress doesn’t pass state & local aid, these public service workers could be thanked with a pink slip. Click to #FundTheFrontLines https://t.co/aB1NDqMyeE — Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) May 14, 2020
Oklahoma State AFL-CIO:pic.twitter.com/IuT5YnBBV8 — Oklahoma AFL-CIO (@OK_AFL_CIO) May 12, 2020
Oregon AFL-CIO:"Essential employees are not disposable, but we are being treated as such. Large retailers like Fred Meyer are not enforcing recommendations to protect workers.” Join @ufcw555 and call on @OregonGovBrown enforce her order of social distancing #Solidarityhttps://t.co/n3IMj1uhtf — Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) May 14, 2020
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Proud to see our PA Representatives standing up for those working people recently out of a job due to #COVID19. We need investment in our unemployment insurance system. For decades, politicians have neglected this essential function of government. https://t.co/M3DgmSMCuM — PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) May 14, 2020
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:To Learn more about this campaign, please visit https://t.co/UzW0Uys3m6 #1U pic.twitter.com/LQvOt1Dwia — Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) May 14, 2020
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:This should not even be a question. In Tennessee (and as our president outlined in an op-ed last month), a first step that lawmakers could take to do this would be increasing our state's minimum wage. https://t.co/HhmTawX0vY — Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) May 13, 2020
Texas AFL-CIO:Essential Workers In Brownsville Worry About Health, While OSHA Lets Employers Set Own Protections https://t.co/8lGRr4Nmiw — Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) May 12, 2020
Virginia AFL-CIO:Safety First: Working People’s Petition to @GovernorVA. The safety of our Commonwealth is at stake. To protect Virginia’s workers and the communities they serve urgent action is needed. Urge Governor Northam to address the safety of the workers. SIGN ON: https://t.co/IZBC7LB1I3 — Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) May 8, 2020
Washington State Labor Council:WSLC's Dulce Gutiérrez: "These #EssentialWorkers are keeping our grocery stores stocked so we can feed our families during this crisis. All of us should join them in demanding hazard pay, paid sick leave, and respect on the job." #1u @FUJWashington @AFLCIO https://t.co/HjQJa1lkFc — WA State AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) May 13, 2020
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Statement on WI Supreme Court Ruling: Reopening of Economy Must Focus on Worker Health and Safety https://t.co/YngExcTDVi — WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) May 14, 2020
Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:49 — May 15
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