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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 12:27 AM

john, Tell the Senate: HEROES, Not Hypocrisy

john, America has lost one of the greatest jurists in our nation’s history—a consistent, unshakable champion of civil and women’s rights and the freedom to form a union. But we also are mourning 200,000 people who have died in the United States due to COVID-19. And we are stil…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 10:40 PM

RSVP our Labor Day Weekend Phone Bank FEAT. Captain Mark Kelly!

Brothers and Sisters, Earlier this week we announced our Labor Day Weekend Super Phone Bank Weekend, and as promised we are excited to announce our Special Guest for Saturday, Sept 5 Captain Mark Kelly! Join us on Saturday at 10 AM for a special message from Captain Mark Kelly…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 11:28 PM

RSVP for our Labor Day Super Phone Bank Weekend!

Brothers and Sisters, We have just 74 days to Election Day. That's nearly 10 weeks to speak to every union member about our Labor 2020 Endorsed Candidates and we need your help! In honor of Labor Day, the Arizona AFL-CIO will be hosting a Labor Day Super Phone Bank kicking off…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 10:57 PM

CORRECTION: John, I need you to call Sen. McSally

Brothers and Sisters, I apologize for the incorrect information shared below. I intended to say that in Arizona, we have seen over 190,000 coronavirus cases and the infections continue to rise. In Solidarity, Fred Yamashita John, The House of Representatives passed the HEROE…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 10:57 PM

CORRECTION: john, I need you to call Sen. McSally

Brothers and Sisters, I apologize for the incorrect information shared below. I intended to say that in Arizona, we have seen over 190,000 coronavirus cases and the infections continue to rise. In Solidarity, Fred Yamashita john, The House of Representatives passed the HEROE…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 10:31 PM

john, I need you to call Sen. McSally

john, The House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act on May 15. That was more than 90 days ago. In Arizona, we have lost more than 190,000 lives to the coronavirus, and the infections continue to increase. Now even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admits there is "a …
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 10:31 PM

John, I need you to call Sen. McSally

John, The House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act on May 15. That was more than 90 days ago. In Arizona, we have lost more than 190,000 lives to the coronavirus, and the infections continue to increase. Now even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admits there is "a …
  AFSCME · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Save Our Public Services

Tell your Senator we need at least $1 trillion in federal aid to our states, cities, towns and schools. The Senate plans to go on vacation AGAIN starting Friday, August 7th. But our communities - and the front-line workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic and helping American…
  AFSCME · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Save Our Public Services

Tell your Senator we need at least $1 trillion in federal aid to our states, cities, towns and schools. The Senate plans to go on vacation AGAIN starting Friday, August 7th. But our communities - and the front-line workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic and helping American…
  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 7:36 PM

john, I need you to make a call

john, Mitch McConnell finally released his proposal this week. I'm sure you're not surprised, but the proposal is bad. Simply put, it does not match the scale of the crisis. What McConnell is proposing for families and public education is woefully inadequate given the expenses…
  Sami Bourma, UNITE HERE · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 7:13 PM

We cannot survive on less than $600

Mitch better have my money. John: Before the coronavirus forced me out of work, I was a cook at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, for 22 years. I loved my job and hope to return as soon as it becomes safe. But the hospitality industry may not recover for…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 8:25 PM

RSVP NOW: Arizona AFL-CIO Phone Bank Blitz THIS SATURDAY!

Brothers and Sisters, We have less than one week to the August 4th Arizona primary. Less than one week to put in work to ensure our Labor Endorsed Candidates can continue in their efforts to win their campaigns. This Saturday, August 1st, the Arizona AFL-CIO is planning an ALL…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 8:25 PM

RSVP NOW: Arizona AFL-CIO Phone Bank Blitz THIS SATURDAY!

Brothers and Sisters, We have less than one week to the August 4th Arizona primary. Less than one week to put in work to ensure our Labor Endorsed Candidates can continue in their efforts to win their campaigns. This Saturday, August 1st, the Arizona AFL-CIO is planning an ALL…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Car Caravan to the Capitol to Open Schools SAFELY - July 28th!

John, Our Brothers and Sisters with the American Federation of Teachers - Arizona (AFT) have planned a Car Caravan to the Capitol to Open Schools SAFELY on Tuesday, July 28th! See below for message from Ralph Quintana, President of American Federation of Teachers - Arizona, fo…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Car Caravan to the Capitol to Open Schools SAFELY - July 28th!

john, Our Brothers and Sisters with the American Federation of Teachers - Arizona (AFT) have planned a Car Caravan to the Capitol to Open Schools SAFELY on Tuesday, July 28th! See below for message from Ralph Quintana, President of American Federation of Teachers - Arizona, fo…
  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 2:02 PM

John, Tell the Senate: Get to Work and Pass the HEROES Act

John, It’s hard to believe. Coronavirus cases and unemployment numbers are climbing, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent the Senate home without debating the HEROES Act, the next coronavirus economic relief package. The House passed the HEROES Act on May 15. Yet for two m…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 2:01 PM

john, Tell the Senate: Get to Work and Pass the HEROES Act

john, It’s hard to believe. Coronavirus cases and unemployment numbers are climbing, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent the Senate home without debating the HEROES Act, the next coronavirus economic relief package. The House passed the HEROES Act on May 15. Yet for two m…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Announcing our Upcoming Arizona Labor 2020 Candidate Series!

John, Looking towards Arizona's August 4th Primary, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting Virtual Phone Banks featuring our Arizona Labor 2020 endorsed candidates! See below for additional information on the events and how to RSVP: Tuesday, July 21st Phone Bank fe…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Announcing our Upcoming Arizona Labor 2020 Candidate Series!

john, Looking towards Arizona's August 4th Primary, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting Virtual Phone Banks featuring our Arizona Labor 2020 endorsed candidates! See below for additional information on the events and how to RSVP: Tuesday, July 21st Phone Bank fe…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Labor 2020 - Join Us for a Virtual Phone Bank Training!

john, We are excited to announce additional events for our Labor 2020 Campaign! As we continue to encourage safety for our volunteers, we have planned to continue our weekly phone bank training's via Zoom every Monday at 1 PM. In these training's, Arizona AFL-CIO Staff will wa…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Labor 2020 - Join Us for a Virtual Phone Bank Training!

John, We are excited to announce additional events for our Labor 2020 Campaign! As we continue to encourage safety for our volunteers, we have planned to continue our weekly phone bank training's via Zoom every Monday at 1 PM. In these training's, Arizona AFL-CIO Staff will wa…
  Veronica Martinez, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 9:31 PM

RSVP for our Virtual Legislative Town Hall! TOMORROW, June 17th

John, Our country is facing crises on three critical fronts: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic free fall, and long-standing structural racism. That's why we're coming together as working people from across the nation participate in the Workers First Day of Action TOMORROW, Ju…
  Veronica Martinez, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 9:31 PM

RSVP for our Virtual Legislative Town Hall! TOMORROW, June 17th

john, Our country is facing crises on three critical fronts: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic free fall, and long-standing structural racism. That's why we're coming together as working people from across the nation participate in the Workers First Day of Action TOMORROW, Ju…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Labor 2020 - Join Us for a Virtual Phone Bank Training!

John, We are excited to announce our first events for our Labor 2020 Campaign! As we continue to encourage safety for our volunteers, we have planned weekly phone bank training's via Zoom every Monday at 1 PM. In these training's, Arizona AFL-CIO Staff will walk you through ou…
  Joe Murphy, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Labor 2020 - Join Us for a Virtual Phone Bank Training!

john, We are excited to announce our first events for our Labor 2020 Campaign! As we continue to encourage safety for our volunteers, we have planned weekly phone bank training's via Zoom every Monday at 1 PM. In these training's, Arizona AFL-CIO Staff will walk you through ou…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Corporations want a free pass

In the middle of the worst public health crisis of our lifetime, Big Business lobbyists are demonstrating just how little they care about the health and safety of our state's working people. john, In the middle of the worst public health crisis of our lifetime, Big Business lo…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM

ACTION ALERT: Your rights are being threatened

In the middle of the worst public health crisis of our lifetime, Big Business lobbyists are demonstrating just how little they care about the health and safety of our state's working people. John, In the middle of the worst public health crisis of our lifetime, Big Business l…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 8:24 PM

Give a portion of your stimulus to a laid-off Arizona worker

John: We received this email from Brother Brendan Walsh of CASE and UNITE HERE Local 11. Please read his message and donate if your are able. See the email below about how you can help. In Solidarity, Fred Yamashita Executive Director, Arizona AFL-CIO Hospitality Worker Emer…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 8:24 PM

Give a portion of your stimulus to a laid-off Arizona worker

john: We received this email from Brother Brendan Walsh of CASE and UNITE HERE Local 11. Please read his message and donate if your are able. See the email below about how you can help. In Solidarity, Fred Yamashita Executive Director, Arizona AFL-CIO Hospitality Worker Emer…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 5:22 PM

RSVP for our 2020 Day of Action at the Arizona Legislature!

Brothers and Sisters, We are proud to announce the 2020 Day of Action at the Arizona Legislature will be held on Monday, March 9th starting at 9 AM! Xochtil Covarrubias, USW Local 675 & LCLAA LA, will serve as our keynote speaker and speak to the power of organized labor i…
  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 5:22 PM

RSVP for our 2020 Day of Action at the Arizona Legislature!

Brothers and Sisters, We are proud to announce the 2020 Day of Action at the Arizona Legislature will be held on Monday, March 9th starting at 9 AM! Xochtil Covarrubias, USW Local 675 & LCLAA LA, will serve as our keynote speaker and speak to the power of organized labor i…
  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Save Construction Apprenticeships!

Dear john, The Department of Labor has proposed a new regulation - (IRAP) Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program.  This IRAP proposal establishes a system in which a non-union contractor could recognize its own “apprenticeship program” that would NOT be subject to many of…
  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Save Construction Apprenticeships!

Dear John, The Department of Labor has proposed a new regulation - (IRAP) Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program.  This IRAP proposal establishes a system in which a non-union contractor could recognize its own “apprenticeship program” that would NOT be subject to many of…