Our take on @GovAbbott comments: 1) No answer for lack of input from working people and people of color most directly affected, and from local officials who have been leading the way; (Toomey knows government really well and “I have Hispanic Chief of Staff”.) Seriously??? 1/6

No mention of PPE, workplace safety standards on reopening, and no response at all on presumption for front line workers who contract disease (we have lots of ideas on the table) 2/6

Not only didn’t address concerns of immigrant community, endorsed Trump scapegoating immigrants of all different status in shutting down immigration system. No attempt to even address rising anti-Asian racism (He’s only trying to help) 3/6

Says he is on same page with Patrick comments. Both willing to risk lives of workers & communities of color for ideological agenda & corporate sponsors. Acts more afraid of right wing “protect my right to infect” crowd, lobbyists and corporate backers than he is of the virus. 4/6

Here is what a back to work plan should look like: 1) Workers have a say in decisions at every level; 2) Decisions need to be based on worker safety and science; 3) Strong, enforceable workplace safety standards must be in place; 5/6

4) Adequate employer provided PPE for all front line workers; 5) Adequate testing and tracking; 6) Expanded paid sick leave; See https://www.texasaflcio.org/news/workers-perspective-six-things-watch-when-texas-reopens; https://www.texasaflcio.org/news/abbott-orders-raise-more-questions-answers; 6/6