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

March 25, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 10

Anti-democracy bill reaches governor's desk, more Starbucks workers unionize, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement john,Since the conclusion of the 2020 election, the Arizona legislature's majority party has been hard at work to undermine…

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March 18, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 9

MALF Cornhole Fundraiser, Starbucks union-busting updates, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. john, This weekend, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation will be hosting their 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament to raise money for the Andy Ward …

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 4:37 PM

LOCATION CHANGE: MALF Cornhole Fundraiser

2nd Annual MALF Cornhole Tournament will now be held at UFCW 99 Union Siblings, Ahead of the 2nd Annual MALF Cornhole Fundraiser this Saturday at 10 AM, we wanted to let you all know that the location has changed! Due to ongoing construction at the Teamsters 104 Hall, the MAL…

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  Maricopa Area Labor Federation · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 4:37 PM

LOCATION CHANGE: MALF Cornhole Fundraiser

2nd Annual MALF Cornhole Tournament will now be held at UFCW 99 Union Siblings, Ahead of the 2nd Annual MALF Cornhole Fundraiser this Saturday at 10 AM, we wanted to let you all know that the location has changed! Due to ongoing construction at the Teamsters 104 Hall, the MAL…

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

March 11, 2022 at 11:50 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 8

American Rescue Plan anniversary, MLB lockout ends, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement john,This week marks a painful anniversary for many working Arizonans as we remember the severe, nationwide outbreak of COVID-19. As we all reflect o…

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

March 11, 2022 at 11:50 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 8

American Rescue Plan anniversary, MLB lockout ends, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement John,This week marks a painful anniversary for many working Arizonans as we remember the severe, nationwide outbreak of COVID-19. As we all reflect o…

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

March 4, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 7

John,This month, Arizona’s labor movement is preparing to mark the beginning of Women’s History Month with an exciting International Women’s Day virtual event, Women in Organized Labor in collaboration with the Arizona Alliance for Retired…

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

March 4, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 7

john,This month, Arizona’s labor movement is preparing to mark the beginning of Women’s History Month with an exciting International Women’s Day virtual event, Women in Organized Labor in collaboration with the Arizona Alliance for Retired…

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

February 25, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 6

War in Ukraine, International Womens Day, Starbucks NLRB vote in Mesa, and more in this week's issue of the AZ Labor Dispatch John, Considering the international news surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week, I know this has been …

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

February 25, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 6

War in Ukraine, International Womens Day, Starbucks NLRB vote in Mesa, and more in this week's issue of the AZ Labor Dispatch john, Considering the international news surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week, I know this has been …

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

February 18, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 5.

Mesa Starbucks election, outside influence in Arizona's legislature, and more in this week's issue of the AZ Labor Dispatch. John, Over the last several weeks, workers at the Starbucks store on Power and Baseline in Mesa have been voting in…

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

February 18, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 5.

Mesa Starbucks election, outside influence in Arizona's legislature, and more in this week's issue of the AZ Labor Dispatch. john, Over the last several weeks, workers at the Starbucks store on Power and Baseline in Mesa have been voting in…

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

February 11, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 4.

President Biden's union task force, the Postal Service Reform Act, and more labor movement news from this week. John, As you’ll notice from our “Local News” section of this weeks’ issue, Arizona’s legislative session is in full swing. Over …

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

February 11, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 4.

President Biden's union task force, the Postal Service Reform Act, and more labor movement news from this week. john, As you’ll notice from our “Local News” section of this weeks’ issue, Arizona’s legislative session is in full swing. Over …

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

February 4, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 3.

Each week, we're proud to bring you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. John,As Black History month begins, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate Black workers and recognize a few Black labor leaders who have paved the way for our move…

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

February 4, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 3.

Each week, we're proud to bring you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. john,As Black History month begins, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate Black workers and recognize a few Black labor leaders who have paved the way for our move…

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

January 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 2.

Each week, we're proud to bring you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. John,   I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. I’m happy to report that on Friday alone, nearly 50 peopl…

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

January 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 2.

Each week, we're proud to bring you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. john,   I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. I’m happy to report that on Friday alone, nearly 50 peopl…

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

January 21, 2022 at 8:08 PM

We're launching a newsletter

Each week, we'll bringing you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. John,As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 Omicron variant surge, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.Today, I'm excited to announce the launch of the A…

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

January 21, 2022 at 8:08 PM

We're launching a newsletter

Each week, we'll bringing you the latest on Arizona's labor movement. john,As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 Omicron variant surge, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.Today, I'm excited to announce the launch of the A…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Do you support democracy, ​John​?

The Senate votes TODAY on voting rights. People died for democracy and the right to vote. It’s our duty to them: Sideline the Filibuster and pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Hi John, Senator John R. Lewis fought his whole life to def…

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  Fred Yamashita, Susan Minato · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Join us to Deliver for Voting Rights

Hi John,We are just one week away from Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day deadline to fix the rules of democracy so that our elected officials can finally ‘Deliver For Voting Rights.Rank-and-file …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM

2021 Year in Review

2021 was a big year for Arizona's Labor Movement. Let's take a look back. john,As this year comes to a close, we'd like to reflect on a year that was marked by hard-fought campaigns, a wave of work stoppages across the country, and  excitin…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM

2021 Year in Review

2021 was a big year for Arizona's Labor Movement. Let's take a look back. John,As this year comes to a close, we'd like to reflect on a year that was marked by hard-fought campaigns, a wave of work stoppages across the country, and  excitin…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Tell Congress to finish the job and pass the Build Back Better Act now

The Build Back Better agenda means trillions of dollars of investment in our jobs, families and communities. It's time to finish the job and pass both bills. Hi John,   The Build Back Better agenda means trillions of doll…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Let HMS Host know you still support airport workers!

Good morning, On Wednesday at 3pm members of UNITE HERE Local 11 voted to end their 10-day strike, which you can read more about at this link. We as a community can continue to support them by letting HMS Host management know that we'll be watching for retaliation against the …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Infrastructure Week and what it means for you, John

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is an incredible investment in working people. This will create good union jobs and help repair our crumbling infrastructure. Check out a few facts about the bill. Hi John,   Inf…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Give the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission your thoughts on their final draft maps

Online and in-person events available. Good afternoon, The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission is holding both in-person and online hearings over the next few weeks as they finalize the legislative and congressional districts that we will be voting in for the next de…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Join us this Thursday!

Rally to Protect Democracy JOIN US THIS THURSDAY! American democracy is under threat: the dismantling of workers’ rights, a scourge of attacks on voting rights, and a system that forces immigrants into the shadows where they’re exploited and put at risk. We're fighting back!!! …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Join us Thursday, October 21st, 10am, at the Protect Our Democracy rally

Join us at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza in Phoenix Please join us this Thursday, October 21st, at 10am at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza, 202 W. Washington Street in Phoenix, for the Protect Our Democracy rally. The Arizona AFL-CIO, in partnership with UNITE HERE Local 11, Case Ac…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Join us Thursday, October 21st, 10am, at the Protect Our Democracy rally

Join us at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza in Phoenix Please join us this Thursday, October 21st, at 10am at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza, 202 W. Washington Street in Phoenix, for the Protect Our Democracy rally. The Arizona AFL-CIO, in partnership with UNITE HERE Local 11, Case Ac…

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

September 1, 2021 at 6:52 PM

AZ AFL-CIO Celebrates Labor Day - RSVP TODAY!

Brothers and Sisters, For Labor Day, Arizona's labor movement will celebrate our many successes in 2021 thus far while continuing our fight for the passage of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. We'll be kicking things off with our virtual Labor D…

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

July 29, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Arizona Workers Support the PRO Act for National Week of Action

Statement from President Richard Trumka By every measure, our PRO Act Week of Action was an incredible success. Thousands of union members took to the streets to make our voices hear. One hundred senators have the ability to pass the PRO Act, but we showed that we hold the …

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July 8, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO Legislative Review Panel: Friday, July 9th, 9:30am

Please join us tomorrow to hear from legislators about the 2021 legislative session. Good afternoon, Please join us tomorrow at 930am where we will hold a panel discussion of pro-labor Arizona legislators moderated by Pima Area Labor Federation and Maricopa Area Labor Federation …

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July 8, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO Legislative Review Panel: Friday, July 9th, 9:30am

Please join us tomorrow to hear from legislators about the 2021 legislative session. Good afternoon, Please join us tomorrow at 930am where we will hold a panel discussion of pro-labor Arizona legislators moderated by Pima Area Labor Federation and Maricopa Area Labor Federation …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM

This is our shot. Let’s all get vaccinated.

Getting vaccinated is the safest way to build protection for you, your loved ones and your entire community. Add your name and get your sticker saying you’re a proud union member who got the vaccine. Hi John, Get vaccinated for yourself, your frien…

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

June 14, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Southwest District Meeting - TOMORROW!

Brothers and Sisters, Join labor leaders, activists and staff from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. We'll be coming together virtually TOMORROW from 10 AM - 3:30 PM MT. This year's theme is "Passing the PRO Act and Winning a Workers First Agenda." Workshops wi…

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

June 3, 2021 at 7:46 PM

REMINDER: Register for Southwest District Meeting

Brothers and Sisters, Our fight for working people crosses state lines, so we have to work together. Let's make sure we're united in our message and strategy. Join labor leaders, activists and staff from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. We'll be coming together…

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

April 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Today is Workers Memorial Day

We remember the people who have lost their lives on the job. This past year has been a time of extraordinary loss, so we must respond with extraordinary action. We’ll keep fighting for them.   Dear John,   On Wo…

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

April 22, 2021 at 12:50 AM

ACTION ALERT: PRO Act Week of Action - RSVP TODAY!

Brothers and Sisters, Just this week Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his support for the PRO Act! This means that only 3 Democratic Senators have not expressed their support for the most significant worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression, incl…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Today is the PRO Act Day of Action

We’re going to flood the Senate phone lines with support for the PRO Act. Working people of America have waited long enough for labor laws that protect our right to form and join unions.   Hi John,   Today is th…

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

March 18, 2021 at 11:34 PM

ACTION ALERT: Help us defeat SB 1268!

John, Last week, the Arizona State Senate held a floor vote on SB 1268, a harmful bill backed by corporate lobbyists that threatens your healthcare and retirement benefits. Unfortunately, this bill passed the Senate in a 16-14 vote. SB 1268 is set to be heard before the House …

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  Veronica Martinez, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 11:03 PM

RSVP NOW: 2021 Virtual Day of Action - March 3rd

Brothers and Sisters, The Arizona AFL-CIO is excited to host our annual 2021 Day of Action at the Arizona State Capitol VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, March 3rd at 10 AM! Workshops this year will include: Lobbying 101 during COVID-19, facilitated by Daniella Smith of Limited Consul…

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

February 17, 2021 at 9:15 PM

ACTION ALERT: Help us stop SB 1268!

John, This week, the Arizona State Senate will hold a floor vote on SB 1268, a harmful bill backed by corporate lobbyists that threatens your healthcare and retirement benefits. We need your help to stop this bill. CLICK HERE to write an email to your Senator urging them to vo…

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

February 3, 2021 at 9:36 PM

ACTION ALERT: Healthcare and Retirement Benefits under attack

John, The Senate Commerce Committee at the Arizona Legislature could take up a bill that threatens your healthcare and retirement benefits. We need your help to stop it! Manufactured by corporate lobbyists, SB 1268 is a government intrusion on your rights to negotiate with you…

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January 19, 2021 at 10:48 PM

Inauguration Day 2021: Join Us

You don't want to miss this opportunity from IATSE John, We wanted to make sure you saw this exciting opportunity from IATSE. Here are three ways you can participate: Post photos to social media using the #LaborUnity2021 hashtag. Submit photos securely through our new “V…

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

October 30, 2020 at 11:55 PM

FINAL GOTV Weekend Lit Drops and Phone Banks!

Brothers and Sisters, We are entering the final days of our Labor 2020 campaign and we are so proud of all the hard work you've put in to increasing union member voter turnout this election! But we have so much more to do, and so little time left. This weekend we are hosting b…

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

October 30, 2020 at 11:55 PM

FINAL GOTV Weekend Lit Drops and Phone Banks!

Brothers and Sisters, We are entering the final days of our Labor 2020 campaign and we are so proud of all the hard work you've put in to increasing union member voter turnout this election! But we have so much more to do, and so little time left. This weekend we are hosting b…

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

October 21, 2020 at 6:07 PM

GOTV Weekend of Action feat. Terfere Gebre!

Brothers and Sisters, We are excited to announce that AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre will be in Arizona to kick off our final GOTV Weekend of Action! We will have options for contactless lit drops, in-person socially distanced phone banking, and virtual phone ba…

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

October 21, 2020 at 6:07 PM

GOTV Weekend of Action feat. Terfere Gebre!

Brothers and Sisters, We are excited to announce that AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre will be in Arizona to kick off our final GOTV Weekend of Action! We will have options for contactless lit drops, in-person socially distanced phone banking, and virtual phone ba…

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