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

December 30, 2022 at 7:00 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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  Fred Yamashita, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 47

john, As the end of 2022 is upon us, when we look back at yet another challenging year, we can hold our heads high because of the work we all did. Working to get Joe Biden and Kamala Harris elected in 2020 has paid dividends for …

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

December 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 47

John, As the end of 2022 is upon us, when we look back at yet another challenging year, we can hold our heads high because of the work we all did. Working to get Joe Biden and Kamala Harris elected in 2020 has paid dividends for …

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

December 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 46

John, A message from President Liz Schuler:    "Union organizing is on the rise, and America has taken notice. Workers see what it looks like when we stand up to major corporations, go to battle and win despite every hurdle throw…

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

December 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 46

john, A message from President Liz Schuler:    "Union organizing is on the rise, and America has taken notice. Workers see what it looks like when we stand up to major corporations, go to battle and win despite every hurdle throw…

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

December 9, 2022 at 7:47 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 45

John, Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School is the most comprehensive and dynamic training program for labor leadership development. No matter the role you play in your local union, the skills and knowledge provided throughou…

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

December 9, 2022 at 7:47 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 45

john, Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School is the most comprehensive and dynamic training program for labor leadership development. No matter the role you play in your local union, the skills and knowledge provided throughou…

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

December 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 44

John, As we patiently await the election process to play out, certification, recounts and final results, we anticipate a new era in Arizona politics, one where Labor truly has a place at the table, that workers will have a voice …

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

December 2, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 44

john, As we patiently await the election process to play out, certification, recounts and final results, we anticipate a new era in Arizona politics, one where Labor truly has a place at the table, that workers will have a voice …

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

November 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 43

john,   We would would like to echo the words of our Sister and President, Liz Shuler, commemorating the loss of our Brother Fred Ross Jr.   "On Sunday, we lost an enthusiastic union leader and friend of many in the labor movemen…

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

November 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 43

John,   We would would like to echo the words of our Sister and President, Liz Shuler, commemorating the loss of our Brother Fred Ross Jr.   "On Sunday, we lost an enthusiastic union leader and friend of many in the labor movemen…

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

November 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving Union Family

Union Family, It is a time to reflect on what makes us most grateful. Thanksgiving is more than the festivities, it gives us time to ponder upon what lessons we have learnt and how we can spread happiness around, to look back at all the our great accomplishments, memories an…

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

November 18, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 42

John, Union members here in Arizona have turned out and have been heard! Against all odds, the solidarity of union members and community partners helped elect worker-friendly candidates; from Senator Mark Kelly, Governor-Elect Ka…

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

November 18, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 42

john, Union members here in Arizona have turned out and have been heard! Against all odds, the solidarity of union members and community partners helped elect worker-friendly candidates; from Senator Mark Kelly, Governor-Elect Ka…

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

November 16, 2022 at 2:36 AM

Invitation to Arizona Wins Gubernational Press Conference

TOMORROW: Arizona Progressive Community Organizations & Labor Leaders Celebrate Winning the Governor's Seat Hello! The Arizona AFL-CIO and Arizona Wins invite you to join us tomorrow at 9am at the Arizona State Capitol for a press conference to celebrate your work and cla…

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

November 16, 2022 at 2:36 AM

Invitation to Arizona Wins Gubernational Press Conference

TOMORROW: Arizona Progressive Community Organizations & Labor Leaders Celebrate Winning the Governor's Seat Hello! The Arizona AFL-CIO and Arizona Wins invite you to join us tomorrow at 9am at the Arizona State Capitol for a press conference to celebrate your work and cla…

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

November 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 41

john, The Arizona labor political program was unlike any in history. We’re confident the foundation we built through our new 365-day-a-year political organizing campaign drove union members to the polls Tuesday. The Arizona AFL-C…

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

November 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 41

John, The Arizona labor political program was unlike any in history. We’re confident the foundation we built through our new 365-day-a-year political organizing campaign drove union members to the polls Tuesday. The Arizona AFL-C…

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

November 4, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 40

John, Election day is almost here and as our Senator Mark Kelly would say, "Four days and a wake up"! Remember, your vote is your power -  make it count. Whether you voted by mail, drop off your ballot or vote in person, be sure …

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

November 4, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 40

john, Election day is almost here and as our Senator Mark Kelly would say, "Four days and a wake up"! Remember, your vote is your power -  make it count. Whether you voted by mail, drop off your ballot or vote in person, be sure …

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

October 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 39

John, Early ballots are out and many of you have already sent them in; that's great! Forming and following a plan is the best way to ensure your vote gets counted! As the data continues to come in from our Labor 2022 campaign, we…

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

October 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 39

john, Early ballots are out and many of you have already sent them in; that's great! Forming and following a plan is the best way to ensure your vote gets counted! As the data continues to come in from our Labor 2022 campaign, we…

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  Alina Cordoba, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Virtual Phone-Bank w/ President Liz Shuler

Please join us on Wednesday, October 19th Good Afternoon, The Arizona AFL-CIO will be hosting a virtual phone bank with President Liz Shuler on Tuesday, October 25th, from 5pm to 8pm MST, and is extending an invitation to join to our union family across Arizona. If you would l…

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  Alina Cordoba, Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Virtual Phone-Bank w/ President Liz Shuler

Please join us on Wednesday, October 19th Good Afternoon, The Arizona AFL-CIO will be hosting a virtual phone bank with President Liz Shuler on Tuesday, October 25th, from 5pm to 8pm MST, and is extending an invitation to join to our union family across Arizona. If you would l…

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

October 21, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 38

john, AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, and Area Labor Federations comprise over 58 National and International Unions representing more than 12.5 million Union Members. The Arizona AFL-CIO is one of a handful of …

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

October 21, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 38

John, AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, and Area Labor Federations comprise over 58 National and International Unions representing more than 12.5 million Union Members. The Arizona AFL-CIO is one of a handful of …

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

October 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 37

john, The AFL-CIO aligns itself with progressive organizations to help build worker solidarity and advance social and economic justice causes. Many of these organizations are made up of union members and union member retirees, bu…

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

October 7, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 36

John,   The AFL-CIO constituency groups are Union’s bridge to diverse communities, creating and strengthening partnerships to enhance living standards for all workers and their families. The groups also promote the full participa…

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

October 7, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 36

john,   The AFL-CIO constituency groups are Union’s bridge to diverse communities, creating and strengthening partnerships to enhance living standards for all workers and their families. The groups also promote the full participa…

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

September 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 35

John, In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the AZ AFL-CIO would like to lift up the 1968 L.A. walkouts, also called the Los Angeles walkouts. Social protests in March …

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

September 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 35

john, In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the AZ AFL-CIO would like to lift up the 1968 L.A. walkouts, also called the Los Angeles walkouts. Social protests in March …

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

September 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 34

john, “It takes a village.” was actually adopted from a part of an African proverb; “It takes a village to raise a child.” Or “A child does not grow up only in a single home.”  Or “A child belongs not to one parent or home.”  The…

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

September 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 33

John, As Arizona’s 55th Legislative session adjourned Sine Die on June 25th of this year, it was yet another year of attacks on public education in Arizona. I cannot for the life of me understand the de-emphasis of quality educat…

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

September 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 33

john, As Arizona’s 55th Legislative session adjourned Sine Die on June 25th of this year, it was yet another year of attacks on public education in Arizona. I cannot for the life of me understand the de-emphasis of quality educat…

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

September 2, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 32

john, I wanted to share with you a few words from this morning's Labor Day Breakfast event: "Good morning Sisters and Brothers, Siblings, I’m Fred Yamashita, the Executive Director of the AZ AFL-CIO, welcome! Thank you, Pres…

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

September 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 32

John, I wanted to share with you a few words from this morning's Labor Day Breakfast event: "Good morning Sisters and Brothers, Siblings, I’m Fred Yamashita, the Executive Director of the AZ AFL-CIO, welcome! Thank you, Pres…

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

August 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 31

john, Arizona Labor 2022 is not just about this November. And like every election it is important, but this cycle is more about building for the future, building power for working families. It’s about organizing, and coalitio…

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

August 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 31

John, Arizona Labor 2022 is not just about this November. And like every election it is important, but this cycle is more about building for the future, building power for working families. It’s about organizing, and coalitio…

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

August 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 30

john, As I sat just a couple of feet away from Civil Rights icon; Georgia Congressman John Lewis, it was surreal that we were learning about our history directly from a person who helped shape that history!  In June of 2016, …

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

August 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 1, Issue 30

John, As I sat just a couple of feet away from Civil Rights icon; Georgia Congressman John Lewis, it was surreal that we were learning about our history directly from a person who helped shape that history!  In June of 2016, …

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