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

August 12, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 29

John, With homelessness literally at endemic proportions across the country, the efforts of those working to stem the tide are facing monumental resistance from government to Wall Street.  According to a 2021 report on the State…

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August 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 28

john, As Unionists our lives revolve around the fight for worker’s rights, to combat the disrespect, injustices, violence, sexual harassment and exploitation of workers in different industries and workplaces across the countr…

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

August 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 28

John, As Unionists our lives revolve around the fight for worker’s rights, to combat the disrespect, injustices, violence, sexual harassment and exploitation of workers in different industries and workplaces across the countr…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 10:27 PM

Please join us on Saturday, August 6th, for our Labor 2022 kickoff

Good afternoon, Please join us this Saturday, August 6th at 10am as we kick off our Labor 2022 campaign. We will hear from union leaders and elected officials and have the opportunity to phone bank. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at this link. In solidarity, Joe Murphy P…

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

July 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 27

john, In political circles, when you talk about the Blue Wall, most will think of the 18 states and the District of Columbia that Democrats have consistently won in Presidential Elections between 1992 and 2012, with a couple …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Webinar invitation: Arizona AFL-CIO Labor 2022 Campaign, Thursday 7-28 or Friday 7-29

Please join us to hear about the Arizona AFL-CIO's 2022 general election voter turnout plans. Good afternoon, With Arizona's primary election one week away we are ready to begin the Arizona AFL-CIO's Labor 2022 general election voter turnout campaign. Please join us at either …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Webinar invitation: Arizona AFL-CIO Labor 2022 Campaign, Thursday 7-28 or Friday 7-29

Please join us to hear about the Arizona AFL-CIO's 2022 general election voter turnout plans. Good afternoon, With Arizona's primary election one week away we are ready to begin the Arizona AFL-CIO's Labor 2022 general election voter turnout campaign. Please join us at either …

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

July 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 26

John, Workers can no longer wait.  In spite of having an extremely worker friendly administration in the White House we are no closer to passing the PRO Act than we were to passing EFCA in 2009.  It’s not for lack of trying, n…

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

July 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 26

john, Workers can no longer wait.  In spite of having an extremely worker friendly administration in the White House we are no closer to passing the PRO Act than we were to passing EFCA in 2009.  It’s not for lack of trying, n…

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

July 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 25

john, Much has been written and much has been said-- and rightfully so-- about our former AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka since his untimely passing on August 5, 2021.  As a reminder, Rich, as he liked to be called, was tru…

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

July 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 25

John, Much has been written and much has been said-- and rightfully so-- about our former AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka since his untimely passing on August 5, 2021.  As a reminder, Rich, as he liked to be called, was tru…

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

July 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 24

John, As we are gearing up for Labor 2022, it could not be more clear, the work we have ahead of us.  The attacks on voting rights, personal freedoms and the right to organize are attacks on working families and our Unions will …

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

July 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 24

john, As we are gearing up for Labor 2022, it could not be more clear, the work we have ahead of us.  The attacks on voting rights, personal freedoms and the right to organize are attacks on working families and our Unions will …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

MALF Andy Ward Scholarship Information

Please click here for information about the 2022 MALF Andy Ward Scholarship. Good morning, Since 2002, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation has awarded the Andy Ward Scholarship to three applicants who are union members or the dependents of union members to help with the educat…

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July 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

MALF Andy Ward Scholarship Information

Please click here for information about the 2022 MALF Andy Ward Scholarship. Good morning, Since 2002, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation has awarded the Andy Ward Scholarship to three applicants who are union members or the dependents of union members to help with the educat…

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

July 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 23

john, As we are getting ready for this weekend, I want to wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July.  At the bottom of this week’s dispatch, there is a graphic attached that outline how you can make sure you can enjoy a PRO UNIO…

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

July 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 23

John, As we are getting ready for this weekend, I want to wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July.  At the bottom of this week’s dispatch, there is a graphic attached that outline how you can make sure you can enjoy a PRO UNIO…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO 2022 Primary & General Election Endorsements

We are proud to announce our endorsements for upcoming elections. Good afternoon Arizona labor family, The Arizona AFL-CIO is proud to announce the following endorsements for the 2022 Primary and General elections in Arizona. Name Office Jevin Hodge Congress, Di…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO 2022 Primary & General Election Endorsements

We are proud to announce our endorsements for upcoming elections. Good afternoon Arizona labor family, The Arizona AFL-CIO is proud to announce the following endorsements for the 2022 Primary and General elections in Arizona. Name Office Jevin Hodge Congress, Di…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Join education advocates at the Arizona legislature on Tuesday, June 21st

"Do something or get nothing" action at the Capitol Tuesday, 10am Good morning, On Tuesday, June 21st, at 10am, education advocates with the AEA will be at the state capitol to demand that legislators fund Arizona public schools with this year's $5.3 billion surplus. To regist…

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

June 17, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 22

John, I first want to start off congratulating Liz Shuler, who was just elected president of the national AFL-CIO, as well as Fred Redmond, who was elected Secretary-Treasurer. President Liz Shuler is the first female AFL-CIO pr…

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

June 17, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 22

john, I first want to start off congratulating Liz Shuler, who was just elected president of the national AFL-CIO, as well as Fred Redmond, who was elected Secretary-Treasurer. President Liz Shuler is the first female AFL-CIO pr…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join Amazon Labor Union Leaders this Sunday & Monday in Phoenix

On Sunday, June 12th, and Monday, June 13th, ALU will lead a demonstation in Phoenix. Good afternoon, A delegation of Amazon Labor Union representatives will be in Phoenix to protest Amazon's attempts to throw out their historic win at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island. ALU P…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join Amazon Labor Union Leaders this Sunday & Monday in Phoenix

On Sunday, June 12th, and Monday, June 13th, ALU will lead a demonstation in Phoenix. Good afternoon, A delegation of Amazon Labor Union representatives will be in Phoenix to protest Amazon's attempts to throw out their historic win at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island. ALU P…

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  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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  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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