Press Releases, Statements, and the Latest News from Arizona's Labor Movement

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Press Releases, Statements, and the Latest News from Arizona's Labor Movement

Arizona Labor Movement Stands in Solidarity with Arizona Immigrants

ARIZONA - Today, Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director Fred Yamashita released the following statement in solidarity with the Arizona immigrant community ahead of planned, peaceful protests across the state. 

Arizona Labor Movement Stands in Solidarity with Arizona Immigrants

Press Releases, Statements, and the Latest News from Arizona's Labor Movement

AZ AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Responds to Trump EO Stripping Collective Bargaining from Federal Workers

Fred Yamashita, Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer of the Arizona AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in response to Trump’s Executive Order stripping collective bargaining rights from federal workers: 

AZ AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Responds to Trump EO Stripping Collective Bargaining from Federal Workers

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Nal-NiSHii Federation of Labor President on Tribal Leaders’ Meeting with Gov. Walz

Nal-NiSHii Federation of Labor President on Tribal Leaders’ Meeting with Gov. Walz

Nal-NiSHii Federation of Labor President Ervin Jackson released the following statement following a tribal leaders’ meeting with Governor Tim Walz in Phoenix, Arizona:

Nal-NiSHii Federation of Labor President on Tribal Leaders’ Meeting with Gov. Walz

Press Releases, Statements, and the Latest News from Arizona's Labor Movement

Statement from Arizona AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Yamashita on AFL-CIO Endorsement of Vice President Harris

Arizona Federation of Labor Secretary-Treasurer Fred Yamashita released the following statement on the National AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Nominee in the 2024 Presidential Election:   

Statement from Arizona AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Yamashita on AFL-CIO Endorsement of Vice President Harris

Press Releases, Statements, and the Latest News from Arizona's Labor Movement

Reflecting on Workers' Memorial Day: Honoring Lives Lost, Renewing Our Commitment to Workplace Safety

As we approach Workers' Memorial Day on Sunday, April 28th, the Arizona AFL-CIO reflects on the profound significance of this day.

Reflecting on Workers' Memorial Day: Honoring Lives Lost, Renewing Our Commitment to Workplace Safety