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:   

“We are thrilled to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the endorsed candidate for President. Since the beginning, Vice President Harris has played a crucial role in spearheading the most labor-friendly administration we've seen in decades. She is a dedicated champion of working people and a dependable leader. Her passionate advocacy for workers’ rights, including the freedom to join a union, and her unwavering support for the PRO Act to overhaul unfair labor laws highlight her commitment to leveling the playing field for workers. Furthermore, Vice President Harris has fearlessly confronted anti-union pressures to safeguard workers' pensions. Her track record speaks volumes about her dedication to the welfare of working families.”