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

January 30, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 206

john, Recently, many of us, including our neighbors, coworkers, and family members, are carrying fear and uncertainty, worried for our loved ones. Workers are wondering if showing up to their jobs could put them at risk.   The Ar…

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

January 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 206

John, Recently, many of us, including our neighbors, coworkers, and family members, are carrying fear and uncertainty, worried for our loved ones. Workers are wondering if showing up to their jobs could put them at risk.   The Ar…

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January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Reminder: CLUW Tucson Town Hall - Representing Arizona's Women in Labor

Join the Greater Western AZ Coalition of Labor Union Women for an educational town hall uplifting women leaders in labor john, We would like to remind you of the upcoming Town Hall with The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Labor Union …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Reminder: CLUW Tucson Town Hall - Representing Arizona's Women in Labor

Join the Greater Western AZ Coalition of Labor Union Women for an educational town hall uplifting women leaders in labor John, We would like to remind you of the upcoming Town Hall with The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Labor Union …

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

January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 205

john, After Congress passed legislation creating a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. more than 25 years ago, the National AFL-CIO formed a labor committee in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center fo…

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

January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 205

John, After Congress passed legislation creating a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. more than 25 years ago, the National AFL-CIO formed a labor committee in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center fo…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 22, 2026 at 8:26 PM

Reminder: CLUW January Membership Meeting 1/22/26

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) invites you to join its next virtual meeting! john,   This is a friendly remider about the first membership meeting of 2026 hosted by The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Union Labor Women (TGWA C…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Union Golf Tournament Supporting Apprenticeship Training

Tee off March 20, 2026, in Tucson to support the Tucson Electrical Apprenticeship Program. John, Join union brothers, sisters, and allies for a day on the green in support of the next generation of skilled union electricians. The Tucson Electrical Apprent…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Union Golf Tournament Supporting Apprenticeship Training

Tee off March 20, 2026, in Tucson to support the Tucson Electrical Apprenticeship Program. john, Join union brothers, sisters, and allies for a day on the green in support of the next generation of skilled union electricians. The Tucson Electrical Apprent…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM

🧁 Run for a Sweet Cause: LCSA Phoenix’s 7th Annual Cupcake Run

john, The Cupcake Chase 5K is back! 🧁🏃‍♀️ On Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the 7th Annual Cupcake Chase 5K, benefiting Labor’s Community Service Agency (LCSA)—a nonprofit founded by labor to support working families across Arizona. …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

🧁 Run for a Sweet Cause: LCSA Phoenix’s 7th Annual Cupcake Run

John, The Cupcake Chase 5K is back! 🧁🏃‍♀️ On Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the 7th Annual Cupcake Chase 5K, benefiting Labor’s Community Service Agency (LCSA)—a nonprofit founded by labor to support working families across Arizona. …

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

January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 204

John, On Monday, January 12, Arizona lawmakers, leaders, and community members gathered at the State Capitol to officially open the Second Regular Session of the 57th Arizona Legislature — and with that came the annual State of t…

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

January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 204

john, On Monday, January 12, Arizona lawmakers, leaders, and community members gathered at the State Capitol to officially open the Second Regular Session of the 57th Arizona Legislature — and with that came the annual State of t…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Invitation: CLUW Tucson Town Hall - Representing Arizona's Women in Labor

Join the Greater Western AZ Coalition of Labor Union Women for an educational town hall uplifting women leaders in labor John, We would like to invite you to an upcoming Town Hall with The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Labor Union W…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Invitation: CLUW Tucson Town Hall - Representing Arizona's Women in Labor

Join the Greater Western AZ Coalition of Labor Union Women for an educational town hall uplifting women leaders in labor john, We would like to invite you to an upcoming Town Hall with The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Labor Union W…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM

CLUW January Membership Meeting 1/22/26

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) invites you to join its next virtual meeting! John,   On behalf of The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Union Labor Women (TGWA CLUW), invite you to join them for their first membership meeting of…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM

CLUW January Membership Meeting 1/22/26

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) invites you to join its next virtual meeting! john,   On behalf of The Greater Western Arizona Coalition of Union Labor Women (TGWA CLUW), invite you to join them for their first membership meeting of…

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

January 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 203

John, Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a major step toward protecting affordable health care by voting to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax subsidies. This demonstrates just how powerful working people…

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

January 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 203

john, Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a major step toward protecting affordable health care by voting to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax subsidies. This demonstrates just how powerful working people…

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

January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 202

john, As we begin the new year, so does the 2nd Regular Session of the 57th Arizona Legislature, which officially begins on Monday, January 12th This is the time of year when decisions are made at the Capitol that have real cons…

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

January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 4, Issue 202

John, As we begin the new year, so does the 2nd Regular Session of the 57th Arizona Legislature, which officially begins on Monday, January 12th This is the time of year when decisions are made at the Capitol that have real cons…

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

December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 201

John, As we come to the close of this year, we will look back on 2025 as an especially challenging year for labor. With Project 2025 being carried out as planned, working families have faced rising costs, economic uncertainty, a…

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

December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 201

john, As we come to the close of this year, we will look back on 2025 as an especially challenging year for labor. With Project 2025 being carried out as planned, working families have faced rising costs, economic uncertainty, a…

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

December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 200

John, This week, we want to lift up workers who are showing the entire country what solidarity looks like — the baristas of Starbucks Workers United. What started back in November as the Red Cup Rebellion has now become the long…

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

December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 200

john, This week, we want to lift up workers who are showing the entire country what solidarity looks like — the baristas of Starbucks Workers United. What started back in November as the Red Cup Rebellion has now become the long…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Join Us for a Screening of "Partners" in Tucson - Happening Tonight!

Happening Tonight!   Join Arizona Jobs with Justice and Working Films for a screening of Partners, a film that tells the story of baristas in Buffalo, New York, who announce their intention to form a labor union and how Starbucks responds with an elaborate…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Join Us for a Screening of "Partners" in Tucson - Happening Tonight!

Happening Tonight!   Join Arizona Jobs with Justice and Working Films for a screening of Partners, a film that tells the story of baristas in Buffalo, New York, who announce their intention to form a labor union and how Starbucks responds with an elaborate…

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

December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 199

John, Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550), a bill that restores collective bargaining rights to about one million federal workers by reversing an executive order th…

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December 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Stand with Starbucks Workers in Gilbert – No Contract, No Coffee!

Join us in solidarity with Starbucks baristas fighting for fair treatment and safe working conditions. John,   Starbucks workers across the country are taking a stand. We invite you to join us as we stand with Gilbert, Arizona, Starbucks Baristas at the pi…

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

December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 198

John, I want to take a moment to call attention to a piece of legislation moving in Washington: the SCORE Act. In a recent statement, AFL‑CIO President Liz Shuler said it plainly: the SCORE Act is “union‑busting policy in action…

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

November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 197

John, Arizona’s labor movement is standing united with Senator Mark Kelly — a veteran, a patriot, and a lifelong champion for working people — as he faces an unprecedented and baseless attack on his service and integrity.   Sena…

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

November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 196

John, This month, the Arizona AFL‑CIO proudly highlights Jason Sangster, Business Manager, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer of Ironworkers Local 75 — a dedicated union leader whose work reflects the deep values of community, …

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Sign the Petition: Extreme Heat Protections Now 🔥

John,   Did you know extreme heat is one of the deadliest hazards — especially here in Arizona? Yet we still lack legal, enforceable protections guaranteeing water, shade, and rest for workers.   That’s why the Arizona Heat Standards Coalit…

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

November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 194

John, What a week for working people! Across the country, union members showed up, stood together, and proved once again what we’ve always known — when we fight, we win. Even in places where the results didn’t go our way, the la…

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November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Volunteers Needed: AZ AFL-CIO Citizenship Fair

📢 Our Citizenship Fair is set! Join us to help eligible Arizonans apply for citizenship. Share the flyers & sign up today! Hello John,   Our free Citizenship Fair is this Friday, November 14th in Tucson, Arizona, and we need your help! This event provi…

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November 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Save Over $50 on Cardinals Tickets – Exclusive Union Member Discount! 🏈

Want to catch the Arizona Cardinals take on the 49ers at State Farm Stadium? John,   We've got exciting news for Arizona Union Members! Thanks to our family at UFCW Local 99, you now have access to exclusive discounted tickets for Arizona C…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Important CLUW Membership Meeting Updates

Dear Greater Arizona CLUW Members, Affiliates, and Allies,   The holidays are quickly approaching, and CLUW notices that their subsequent two membership meetings fall on significant dates: November 27th (Thanksgiving) and  December 25th (Ch…

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

October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 193

John, I am thrilled to share the exciting news that Roxanne Brown has been elected as International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) — a well-deserved recognition of a leader whose work has consistently elevated the vo…

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

October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 192

John, The federal government has now been shut down for 24 days, and it’s on track to become the longest shutdown in our nation’s history. Time is running out for millions of working people and their families. Across the country…

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October 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Solidarity Support for Union Members Impacted by the Government Shutdown

Dear Union Sisters, Brothers, Siblings, and Allies, The Arizona AFL-CIO is calling on all union members to stand in solidarity with our brothers, sisters, and siblings of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) who have been directly affecte…

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October 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM

RSVP Today: AFSCME Virtual Town Hall with Governor Hobbs + Tucson Canvass

Join us today to hear from labor leaders and get ready for the Labor & Community Canvass on October 25. John,   You’re invited to join AFSCME and the Pima County Democratic Party for a virtual town hall TODAY, Thursday, October 17, 2025,…

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

October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 191

John, Just this week, the National AFL-CIO launched something groundbreaking — the Workers First Initiative on AI — the labor movement’s first-ever set of principles for shaping how artificial intelligence should be used in the …

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

October 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 190

John, On October 8, we marked Latina Equal Pay Day—the day when Latinas finally caught up to what white, non-Hispanic men earned in 2024. It’s not a milestone to celebrate, but a reminder that pay inequity continues to hold back…

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October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Help Send CLUW to the National Convention

Arizona’s CLUW members are rebuilding and need your help to send their first delegation in years to the national convention this November. Dear Union Leaders, Community Advocates, and Supporters,    The National CLUW Members in Arizona have …

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

October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 189

John, Once again, President Trump and his allies have chosen chaos and suffering instead of a solution, forcing the country into a reckless government shutdown — all because they refuse to address the growing health care crisis.…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM

CALL: Fund the Government and Fix the Looming Health Care Crisis

In Arizona and beyond, workers are already struggling under the impact of the Trump administration's pro-billionaire policies. John,   The federal government is shutting down because the Trump administration chose chaos and pain over respons…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Join Us Today: Phonebank for Prop 50 with CA Labor!

John,   Our siblings in California need our help! Tonight, we're joining the California Federation of Labor for a virtual phonebank to turn out union voters in support of Proposition 50.   📅Today, September 30th at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) 💻V…

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

September 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 188

John, In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Jobs With Justice in Tucson, AZ.  We would like to honor the work and accomplishments of Steve Valencia.    Steve’s life …

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

September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Arizona Labor Dispatch, Vol. 3, Issue 187

John, This week, I want to lift up an important fight happening in Washington that impacts working people across the country. The Protect America’s Workforce Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, aiming to reverse the harm…

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  Arizona AFL-CIO · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Save Over $50 on Cardinals Tickets – Exclusive Union Member Discount! 🏈

Want to catch the Arizona Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium? John,   We've got exciting news for Arizona Union Members! Thanks to our family at UFCW Local 99, you now have access to exclusive discounted tickets fo…

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