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

June 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 21

John, Hello my Union family,   I want to wish everyone a Happy Pride Month. For years, we stop for a month to remember why we celebrate, say our thanks to the ones who trailblazed this path for us, the friends and family we have…

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June 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 20

john, As we’ve discussed in a previous dispatch, federal OSHA had announced their intention to take over Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) given the “decade-long pattern of failures”. The Biden Administra…

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

June 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 20

John, As we’ve discussed in a previous dispatch, federal OSHA had announced their intention to take over Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) given the “decade-long pattern of failures”. The Biden Administra…

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

May 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 19

john, As we prepare to launch our Labor 2022 program, I wanted to update you on our plan to build power for working Arizonans this election cycle and beyond.The Labor 2022 program is where union members contact other union member…

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

May 20, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 18

john, As I am sure you have all heard by now, last Saturday, a Tops grocery store in Buffalo, New York was the target of a mass shooting by a violent white supremacist. 10 people, all of whom were Black, were killed. I wanted to …

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

May 20, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 18

John, As I am sure you have all heard by now, last Saturday, a Tops grocery store in Buffalo, New York was the target of a mass shooting by a violent white supremacist. 10 people, all of whom were Black, were killed. I wanted to …

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

May 13, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 17

2022 Union Member Survey, Anti-Union CEO Speak, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement john, As we prepare to launch our Labor 2022 program, I wanted to update you on our plan to build power for working Arizonans this election cyc…

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

May 13, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 17

2022 Union Member Survey, Anti-Union CEO Speak, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement John, As we prepare to launch our Labor 2022 program, I wanted to update you on our plan to build power for working Arizonans this election cyc…

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

May 6, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 16

AAPI Heritage Month, More successful Starbucks elections, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. John, First, I want to acknowledge the news that is on many of our readers' minds this week. That is, the news that Roe v. Wade is …

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

April 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 15

Workers' Memorial Day, AZ AFL-CIO job openings, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. john, On Thursday, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation and the Arizona AFL-CIO were proud to honor Arizona workers who died in 2021 as a result…

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

April 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 15

Workers' Memorial Day, AZ AFL-CIO job openings, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. John, On Thursday, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation and the Arizona AFL-CIO were proud to honor Arizona workers who died in 2021 as a result…

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

April 22, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 14

Federal OSHA threatens to revoke AZ health and safety plan, Workers First Agenda, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. John, As you may have heard, earlier this week the Biden Administration announced its intention to revoke Ar…

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

April 22, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 14

Federal OSHA threatens to revoke AZ health and safety plan, Workers First Agenda, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. john, As you may have heard, earlier this week the Biden Administration announced its intention to revoke Ar…

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

April 15, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 13

Workers First Agenda, OSHA to tackle high heat threat, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. john, As we prepare to launch our Labor 2022 campaign, I wanted to talk to you about the National AFL-CIO’s Workers First Agenda.Since…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 4:20 PM

TAKE ACTION: Building a Better America

John, Building a Better America is a plan to secure our economy and future. It puts our working families first by solving problems we face each and every day. Will you tell the Senate you support this plan? Building a Better America is Pres…

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

April 8, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 12

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson, Starbucks fires local union organizer, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. John, This week, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history when she was confirmed as the first Black woman to ser…

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

April 1, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 11

Honoring Cesar Chavez, NY Amazon workers vote to unionize, and more from Arizona's Labor Movement. john,Last night, I had the honor of speaking at the annual Arizona César E. Chávez Holiday Coalition Vigil to commemorate the life and legacy…

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

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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