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

September 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 86

John,  As we stand in Solidarity with our Sisters and Brothers at UAW, the support from labor as well as the general public has been overwhelming. Recently, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, representing over 60 unions and 12 ½ milli…

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

September 22, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 85

john,  In 2012, Hershey Student Guest Workers won a $200,000 backpay claim based on abusive conditions while working at the chocolate maker in Hershey, Pennsylvania. These were foreign students brought to the U.S. on J-1 travel v…

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

September 22, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 85

John,  In 2012, Hershey Student Guest Workers won a $200,000 backpay claim based on abusive conditions while working at the chocolate maker in Hershey, Pennsylvania. These were foreign students brought to the U.S. on J-1 travel v…

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

September 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 84

John,  Yesterday on September 14th, 2023 , I released the following statement, "Arizona AFL-CIO Stands in Solidarity with the United Auto Workers":  The Arizona AFL-CIO representing over 200 local unions and 165,000 union members…

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

September 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 84

john,  Yesterday on September 14th, 2023 , I released the following statement, "Arizona AFL-CIO Stands in Solidarity with the United Auto Workers":  The Arizona AFL-CIO representing over 200 local unions and 165,000 union members…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Join Us for Upcoming Events, Rallies, and Actions!

Stay engaged and make your voice heard! Explore our upcoming events, rallies, and actions designed to strengthen the union movement. Your participation is vital. john,   As advocates for workers' rights, we're excited to share some exciting upcoming events,…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Join Us for Upcoming Events, Rallies, and Actions!

Stay engaged and make your voice heard! Explore our upcoming events, rallies, and actions designed to strengthen the union movement. Your participation is vital. John,   As advocates for workers' rights, we're excited to share some exciting upcoming events,…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 11:51 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- August 17th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. John, ? Join the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work for their September meeting. ? Date: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamsters…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 11:51 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- August 17th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. john, ? Join the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work for their September meeting. ? Date: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamsters…

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

September 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 83

john,  "It’s Better in a Union" was the theme for this year’s AZ AFL-CIO annual Labor Day fundraiser held at the recently renamed Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, a union hotel. The event was well attended and well received by …

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

September 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 83

John,  "It’s Better in a Union" was the theme for this year’s AZ AFL-CIO annual Labor Day fundraiser held at the recently renamed Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, a union hotel. The event was well attended and well received by …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Celebrating Labor Day and the Power of Unions

Join us in celebrating Labor Day as we honor the relentless efforts of workers and the remarkable strength of unions. Discover how being part of a union can transform lives, boost wages, ensure safer workplaces, and protect workers' rights. Don't miss the H…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Celebrating Labor Day and the Power of Unions

Join us in celebrating Labor Day as we honor the relentless efforts of workers and the remarkable strength of unions. Discover how being part of a union can transform lives, boost wages, ensure safer workplaces, and protect workers' rights. Don't miss the H…

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

August 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM

AFL-CIO’s Shuler: State of the Unions is Strong with Record Public Support, Unprecedented Activism and Organizing this Labor Day

oday, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond delivered an inaugural State of the Unions address where they released new polling which underscores the American people’s support of unions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2023 Contact: Isabel Aldunate,…

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

August 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM

AFL-CIO’s Shuler: State of the Unions is Strong with Record Public Support, Unprecedented Activism and Organizing this Labor Day

oday, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond delivered an inaugural State of the Unions address where they released new polling which underscores the American people’s support of unions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2023 Contact: Isabel Aldunate,…

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

August 28, 2023 at 6:53 PM

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler’s Statement: America's Unions Continue the March Toward Justice

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement he 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2023 Contact: Danielle Noel, [email protected] or 202-637-5018 America's Unions Continue the March Toward Justi…

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

August 28, 2023 at 6:52 PM

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler’s Statement: America's Unions Continue the March Toward Justice

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement he 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2023 Contact: Danielle Noel, [email protected] or 202-637-5018 America's Unions Continue the March Toward Justi…

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

August 25, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 82

John,  On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, on this day, August 25, 1925, 500 African-American sleeping car porters gathered at the Elks Hall in Harlem. The meeting was called by A. Phillip Randolph, who…

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

August 25, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 82

john,  On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, on this day, August 25, 1925, 500 African-American sleeping car porters gathered at the Elks Hall in Harlem. The meeting was called by A. Phillip Randolph, who…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM

APFA's Strike Authorization Vote Rally

On August 30th, 2023, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) invites you to join their Strike Authorization Vote Rally! John,? ? Get ready to stand in solidarity! The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing 26,00…

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

August 18, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 81

john,  A significant milestone in economic policy- the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act! Read on as we reflect on the past year's progress. Below is a statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the one-year…

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

August 18, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 81

John,  A significant milestone in economic policy- the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act! Read on as we reflect on the past year's progress. Below is a statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the one-year…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 5:14 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- August 17th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. john, ? TODAY the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work is having a meeting. ? Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamsters Local 104, …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 5:14 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- August 17th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. John, ? TODAY the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work is having a meeting. ? Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamsters Local 104, …

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

August 16, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO Labor Day Luncheon!

Tickets still available for our Labor Day Luncheon! Dear John Did you get your tickets for the 11th Annual Labor Day Luncheon? There's still time to get them. ? Call (602) 631-4488 or email [email protected] Friday Sept. 1st ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? …

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

August 16, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Arizona AFL-CIO Labor Day Luncheon!

Tickets still available for our Labor Day Luncheon! Dear john Did you get your tickets for the 11th Annual Labor Day Luncheon? There's still time to get them. ? Call (602) 631-4488 or email [email protected] Friday Sept. 1st ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? …

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

August 11, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 80

john,  Aaron Butler, President of the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council and Business Manager for United Association Local 469 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, wrote a thought-provoking piece for the Phoenix Business…

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

August 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 79

john,  Introducing the Arizona AFL-CIO Podcast: Labor, Off the Cuff! Here is a glimpse of our beginning stages, goals, and aspirations for this project, written by Esau Gutierrez, our Training Specialist:   There are over 5 mil…

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

August 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 79

John,  Introducing the Arizona AFL-CIO Podcast: Labor, Off the Cuff! Here is a glimpse of our beginning stages, goals, and aspirations for this project, written by Esau Gutierrez, our Training Specialist:   There are over 5 mil…

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

July 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 78

John,  The following is a memorandum on behalf of AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, Fred Redmond on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom:    This year marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washingt…

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

July 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 78

john,  The following is a memorandum on behalf of AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, Fred Redmond on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom:    This year marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washingt…

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

July 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 77

John,  Not really sure which hashtag to use? #OnStrikeSummer, #SolidaritySummer, or #HotStrikeSummer? I kind of like #Don’tMessWithTheNanny, personally! Hashtags aside, in this time of record-breaking heat, workers are bringing e…

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

July 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 77

john,  Not really sure which hashtag to use? #OnStrikeSummer, #SolidaritySummer, or #HotStrikeSummer? I kind of like #Don’tMessWithTheNanny, personally! Hashtags aside, in this time of record-breaking heat, workers are bringing e…

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

July 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 76

John,  This week, our Political, Legislative, and Organizing Director, Joe Murphy, and I, as an officer of the Executive Committee, attended the Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School, which took place in Butte, Montana, this …

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

July 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 76

john,  This week, our Political, Legislative, and Organizing Director, Joe Murphy, and I, as an officer of the Executive Committee, attended the Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School, which took place in Butte, Montana, this …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 7:27 PM

WE NEED YOU to Support Nursing Home Safe Staffing

It’s up to us to make sure a strong federal nursing home safe staffing rule becomes reality. Hi John,   Right now we have the power to transform the state of our nursing homes in the United States. We know there is a direct connection between low nursing h…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 7:27 PM

WE NEED YOU to Support Nursing Home Safe Staffing

It’s up to us to make sure a strong federal nursing home safe staffing rule becomes reality. Hi john,   Right now we have the power to transform the state of our nursing homes in the United States. We know there is a direct connection between low nursing h…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 5:19 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- July 13th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. john, ? Reminder!? ? TOMORROW the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work is having a meeting. ? Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamste…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 5:19 PM

REMINDER Pride at Work Meeting- July 13th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. John, ? Reminder!? ? TOMORROW the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work is having a meeting. ? Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Teamste…

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

July 7, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 75

John,  At the 29th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in June 2022 in Philadelphia, President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond made history by being the first woman and first black person ever to be elected to those…

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

July 7, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 75

john,  At the 29th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in June 2022 in Philadelphia, President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond made history by being the first woman and first black person ever to be elected to those…

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

June 30, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 74

john,  Happy Pride Month! As we continue to celebrate and honor the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the labor movement, we turn our attention to a remarkable pioneer whose legacy has left an indelible mark on both the LG…

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

June 30, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 74

John,  Happy Pride Month! As we continue to celebrate and honor the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the labor movement, we turn our attention to a remarkable pioneer whose legacy has left an indelible mark on both the LG…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

JOIN Pride at Work Meeting- July 13th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. john, ? Friendly Announcement!? ? Join the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work for an exciting meeting that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the LGB…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

JOIN Pride at Work Meeting- July 13th @6pm

Please join us for a meeting of Pride at Work, the Arizona AFL-CIO's constituency organization for the LGBTQ+ community. John, ? Friendly Announcement!? ? Join the Arizona Chapter of Pride at Work for an exciting meeting that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the LGB…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 11:48 PM

Call to Action: Unite for Airport Worker's Rights- Wednesday, June 28th

Stand with Airport Workers United on June 28th at Sky Harbor Terminal 4, 2nd Floor, Outside Door 28 (South) to demand better wages and benefits by supporting Good Jobs for Good Airports Act! John, ? Stand in Solidarity!? ? Airport Workers United are demandi…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 11:48 PM

Call to Action: Unite for Airport Worker's Rights- Wednesday, June 28th

Stand with Airport Workers United on June 28th at Sky Harbor Terminal 4, 2nd Floor, Outside Door 28 (South) to demand better wages and benefits by supporting Good Jobs for Good Airports Act! john, ? Stand in Solidarity!? ? Airport Workers United are demandi…

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

June 23, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 73

john,  In 1992, a hydroponic tomato grower from Holland started a company in Wilcox, AZ, called Eurofresh. There, they operated 80 acres of hothouses where workers worked year-round, growing and harvesting tomatoes and cucumbers.…

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

June 23, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 73

John,  In 1992, a hydroponic tomato grower from Holland started a company in Wilcox, AZ, called Eurofresh. There, they operated 80 acres of hothouses where workers worked year-round, growing and harvesting tomatoes and cucumbers.…

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

June 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 2, Issue 72

john,  This week's Labor Dispatch was written by Esau Gutierrez, our Training Specialist. Esau immigrated to the United States at the age of nine. His father, a public school custodian, and mother, a hotel housekeeper saw first h…

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