Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 64

John,  Julie Su's appointment as the deputy secretary of labor has my complete support. The hearing from her yesterday just strengthened my conviction that she is the best candidate for the position. Julie Su has a long record of…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 11:00 PM

SIGN: Confirm Julie Su for Labor Secretary

Hi John,? ? Julie Su's track record is self-evident. She earned $4 million in stolen pay as a young attorney representing trafficked Thai garment workers outside of Los Angeles. Her case established a significant precedent, and it was only t…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 63

John,  As the holy month of Ramadan gets underway, we would like to send our warmest wishes to all of our Muslim union members, their families, and the larger Muslim community. We recognize the difficulties our Muslim members and…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 63

john,  As the holy month of Ramadan gets underway, we would like to send our warmest wishes to all of our Muslim union members, their families, and the larger Muslim community. We recognize the difficulties our Muslim members and…

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  Alina CordobaArizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 2:23 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BASIS Tucson North Educators Vote to Unionize with American Federation of Teachers

Educators at BASIS Tucson North Charter School voted by a 34-17 margin to unionize in a National Labor Relations Board election held today on the school’s campus. For Immediate Release April 12, 2023 Contact: Will Slattery [email protected] (979) 277-8341 Trudi Connolly…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Arizona Workers' Memorial Day: Action for Workers' Lives- Thursday, April 27th

The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public meeting on April 27th - the day before Workers' Memorial Day. Union Siblings,? ? The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public meeting on April 27th - the day before Workers' Memorial Day. …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Arizona Workers' Memorial Day: Action for Workers' Lives- Thursday, April 27th

The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public meeting on April 27th - the day before Workers' Memorial Day. Union Siblings,? ? The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public meeting on April 27th - the day before Workers' Memorial Day. …

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 61

John,  "Justice for Gilbert" was the rallying cry this past Wednesday as hundreds of Firefighters from around the country protested in front of the CopperPoint Insurance company in support of Goodyear Firefighter Gilbert Aguirre.…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 61

john,  "Justice for Gilbert" was the rallying cry this past Wednesday as hundreds of Firefighters from around the country protested in front of the CopperPoint Insurance company in support of Goodyear Firefighter Gilbert Aguirre.…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM

JOIN US: Day of Action at the Capitol - April 24th, 2023

We are excited to invite you to join us for the "Day of Action at the Capitol" on Monday, April 24th Union Activist,? ? We are excited to invite you to join us for the "Day of Action at the Capitol" on Monday, April 24th! This event is an opportunity for un…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 11:54 PM

APFA Sky Harbor Picket TOMORROW Tuesday 4th

On April 4th, 2023, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) is holding a systemwide picket at 9 airports nationwide! Let's Go PHX! APFA is excited to hold another event demonstrating their unity and determination to fight for the contract they deserve! Fr…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 11:54 PM

APFA Sky Harbor Picket TOMORROW Tuesday 4th

On April 4th, 2023, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) is holding a systemwide picket at 9 airports nationwide! Let's Go PHX! APFA is excited to hold another event demonstrating their unity and determination to fight for the contract they deserve! Fr…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 60

john In the fall of 1975, I was attending Macomb County Community College and taking a Political Science class taught by Marvin Surowitz, kinda. Our assignment was that every student was responsible for bringing in two guest spea…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 60

John In the fall of 1975, I was attending Macomb County Community College and taking a Political Science class taught by Marvin Surowitz, kinda. Our assignment was that every student was responsible for bringing in two guest spea…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 60

John One of the more iconic images in recent labor history is of Norma Rae holding up a sign that simply said, "UNION," while standing on a table in the mill where she was being fired from. If you’re of my generation, you instant…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 60

john One of the more iconic images in recent labor history is of Norma Rae holding up a sign that simply said, "UNION," while standing on a table in the mill where she was being fired from. If you’re of my generation, you instant…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 59

john I am pleased to introduce our newest employee, Esau Gutierrez, who is joining our team as the Training Specialist. Esau has a fascinating background that has taken him through various labor organizing…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 59

John I am pleased to introduce our newest employee, Esau Gutierrez, who is joining our team as the Training Specialist. Esau has a fascinating background that has taken him through various labor organizing…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM

New Job Training Program in Arizona: Information Sessions Starting Next Week!

Hospitality Training Academy Prep Cook Class, which is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to receive comprehensive kitchen training Brothers and Sisters,? UNITEHERE Local 11 and HTA are excited to share with you a NEW job training program that will…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 58

John Please allow me to introduce Ryan Kelly, the Organizing Specialist for Pima County and the surrounding areas within the Arizona AFL-CIO. We are privileged to have him as part of our state federation, …

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Join Us to Canvass for Kevin Robinson for Phoenix City Council District 6!

Dear john, As you may know, the run-off election is fast approaching, and we are inviting you to join Sunday, March 12th, to rally support for Kevin Robinson as the next Phoenix City Councilman representing District 6. It would be wonderful if you could join us in this effort…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Join Us to Canvass for Kevin Robinson for Phoenix City Council District 6!

Dear John, As you may know, the run-off election is fast approaching, and we are inviting you to join Sunday, March 12th, to rally support for Kevin Robinson as the next Phoenix City Councilman representing District 6. It would be wonderful if you could join us in this effort…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Join Us to Canvass for Carlos Garcia for Phoenix City Council District 8!

Dear john, Please join AFSCME, MALF, and other hard-working families as we support Carlos Garcia to be our next Phoenix City Councilman representing District 8. Ballots have already dropped for the upcoming run-off election; March 14, and we will be reminding voters that Kev…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Join Us for A Virtual Phone-Bank for Phoenix City Council Runoff

Dear john, We are less than two weeks away from the March 14th Phoenix City Council Runoff Election Day! Please join us on Wednesday, March 8th for a virtual phone-bank in support of District 6 and 8. Let's get out the vote! *Register HERE Thank you, Teresa D'Asaro, Cha…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Join Us for A Virtual Phone-Bank for Phoenix City Council Runoff

Dear John, We are less than two weeks away from the March 14th Phoenix City Council Runoff Election Day! Please join us on Wednesday, March 8th for a virtual phone-bank in support of District 6 and 8. Let's get out the vote! *Register HERE Thank you, Teresa D'Asaro, Cha…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 57

john For National Women’s History Month, the AFL-CIO has a long list of amazing leaders that they will feature throughout the month. The AZ AFL-CIO would like to highlight someone on that list in celebration of this month. When, …

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 57

John For National Women’s History Month, the AFL-CIO has a long list of amazing leaders that they will feature throughout the month. The AZ AFL-CIO would like to highlight someone on that list in celebration of this month. When, …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Invitation: AARA Celebrates Women Labor Leaders Event

In honor of Women’s History Month, AARA invites you to Celebrate Labor Leaders who are making history! John, In honor of Women’s History Month, AARA invites you to celebrate labor leaders who are making history. We will hear the stories of three women who gained leadership po…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Invitation: AARA Celebrates Women Labor Leaders Event

In honor of Women’s History Month, AARA invites you to Celebrate Labor Leaders who are making history! john, In honor of Women’s History Month, AARA invites you to celebrate labor leaders who are making history. We will hear the stories of three women who gained leadership po…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Join Us to Canvass for Kevin Robinson for Phoenix City Council District 6!

Dear John, Please join AFSCME, MALF, and other hard-working families as we support Kevin Robinson to be our next Phoenix City Councilman representing District 6. Ballots have already dropped for the upcoming run-off election; March 14, and we will be reminding voters that Ke…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Join Us to Canvass for Kevin Robinson for Phoenix City Council District 6!

Dear john, Please join AFSCME, MALF, and other hard-working families as we support Kevin Robinson to be our next Phoenix City Councilman representing District 6. Ballots have already dropped for the upcoming run-off election; March 14, and we will be reminding voters that Ke…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Pass the PRO Act

We join Sen. Bernie Sanders, Reps. Bobby Scott and Brian Fitzpatrick in their call to pass the PRO Act. Our labor laws are broken and working people deserve better. Add your name now. Hi John,   We join Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Reps. Bob…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 56

john, The Arizona AFL-CIO is committed to building power for working people, whether it’s with one of the affiliated local unions or community ally groups, we know that a worker’s voice in the workplace must be amplified beyond t…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 56

John, The Arizona AFL-CIO is committed to building power for working people, whether it’s with one of the affiliated local unions or community ally groups, we know that a worker’s voice in the workplace must be amplified beyond t…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 55

john, As a kid growing up in Detroit, I lived on a street that was divided in half by city boundaries; half of my street was in Detroit, and the other half was in Hamtramck, at that time a largely Polish community. I lived on the…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 55

John, As a kid growing up in Detroit, I lived on a street that was divided in half by city boundaries; half of my street was in Detroit, and the other half was in Hamtramck, at that time a largely Polish community. I lived on the…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 54

john, I am proud to introduce Joe Murphy, our Political, Legislative, and Organizing Director of the Arizona AFL-CIO. Joe joined our team in 2017 and brings with him a wealth of experience in political org…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 54

John, I am proud to introduce Joe Murphy, our Political, Legislative, and Organizing Director of the Arizona AFL-CIO. Joe joined our team in 2017 and brings with him a wealth of experience in political org…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 53

john, I would like to introduce you to Alina Cordoba, a dynamic and results-driven Communications and Operations Director with a passion for labor relations. An Arizona State University alumni and prior ex…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 53

John, I would like to introduce you to Alina Cordoba, a dynamic and results-driven Communications and Operations Director with a passion for labor relations. An Arizona State University alumni and prior ex…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 52

john, When President Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Redmond were elected at the AFL-CIO Convention in June of last year, they made a commitment to prioritize racial equity within the ranks of leadership of organized labor. To ach…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 52

John, When President Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Redmond were elected at the AFL-CIO Convention in June of last year, they made a commitment to prioritize racial equity within the ranks of leadership of organized labor. To ach…

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  Fred Yamashita, AZ AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM

APFA Sky Harbor Picket TOMORROW Tuesday 23rd

On January 24, 2023, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) are holding informational picket events at 11 airports nationwide! ATTENTION: Flight Attendant's Informational Picket TOMORROW 11:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday Jan 24th SKY HARBOR AIRPORT North West end …

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  Fred Yamashita, AZ AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM

APFA Sky Harbor Picket TOMORROW Tuesday 23rd

On January 24, 2023, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) are holding informational picket events at 11 airports nationwide! ATTENTION: Flight Attendant's Informational Picket TOMORROW 11:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday Jan 24th SKY HARBOR AIRPORT North West end …

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 51

John, I would like to introduce you to the AZ AFL-CIO’s newest staff member; Rasean Clayton. He is the Organizing Specialist for Maricopa and surrounding areas and you will undoubtedly be hearing and seeing from Rasean soon and o…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 50

John, On January 6, 2022, the one year anniversary of the insurrection at our nation’s capital, in Arizona a group of community allies were at the Arizona state capital declaring the sanctity of the vote. The idea that voting and…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 50

john, On January 6, 2022, the one year anniversary of the insurrection at our nation’s capital, in Arizona a group of community allies were at the Arizona state capital declaring the sanctity of the vote. The idea that voting and…

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 49

john, The new year creates new change and I am filled with optimism for the the Arizona labor movement. We've created a momentum in 2022 that continues to thrust us forward into 2023.    Families here in Arizona have been struck …

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 49

John, The new year creates new change and I am filled with optimism for the the Arizona labor movement. We've created a momentum in 2022 that continues to thrust us forward into 2023.    Families here in Arizona have been struck …

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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 48

John, ‘The strike that stunned the country.’ Read the headline of the March 30,1970 issue of Time Magazine. Almost 33 years ago Postal workers were dealing with pay issues and a general disrespect for the work they do and how the…

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