The significance of voting rights and voter protection efforts cannot be overstated. Especially since 2000, the weaknesses in our election system have become obvious. Poor administration, limited resources, intimidation, manipulation and lack of voter education have become too common, particularly among communities with the greatest needs.

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My Vote, My Right seeks to build a network of labor activists to get involved in voter protection activities. This network includes union attorneys, AFL-CIO staff, state and local coordinators and voter protection volunteers.

My Vote, My Right is looking for people to fill leadership rolls, educate voters and volunteer to work in and at the polls on Election Day. To get involved, send your name, address, county, e-mail address and phone number to yourvote@aflcio.org or

AFL-CIO

My Vote, My Right

815 16^th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20006

My Vote, My Right, the AFL’s 2008 voting Rights Protection Program, is a nonpartisan effort to ensure that:

• Registered voters are able to vote fairly and without intimidation.
• All votes are counted.

 

Do your stewards, union staff, union leaders know how to make their contracts inclusive of their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members? If not, your union needs to take the Pride At Work Union Certification Program! In five hours, P@W staff can teach you how to add non-discrimination language, domestic partner benefits, inclusive FMLA language, and transgender health benefits to your union contract. We come to you, and we offer it for free, For more information, contact Sandra Telep @ (202) 487-9171. Get your union certified as an LGBT-friendly local today.  

The Southern Arizona chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute on Friday honored 10 Tucsonans who have played a significant role in civil rights in Arizona. "There are so many outstanding people in our community that are black," said Vicki Marshall, an organizer for the event. "I'm proud of the longevity of these people." The institute uses the ideas of the civil rights and labor movements to promote or extend democracy to those traditionally disenfranchised or discouraged from participating in the political system.   At the ceremony, held at Pima Community College, Norman Hill, national president emeritus, discussed the accomplishments and principles of the founders of the institute - Asa Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin.   Hill, 74, of Washington D.C., was a member of the Congress of Racial Equality and served as a key adviser to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He said he hoped his talk in Tucson would support the continued efforts of the ...continue reading

This episode of the ColorsNW podcast features Cathy Allen, Angela Gilliam, Verlene Jones (APRI Seattle) & Peter Masundire talking about Race & Gender in the 2008 Presidential Elections.

A. Philip Randolph was honored Monday, October 8, 2007, with a new portrait that tells of his lifelong struggle against injustice. The unveiling took place in the West Pullman Library on 119th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The portrait was done by Chicago artist Steve Musgrave. Click here to watch Video Click here to read Article

APRI DC Youth Back-to-School Project   The supplies will be given to Central High School in Prince George's County, Maryland on September  18th, 2007.  The students names as shown on the picture from L to R are:   Ashley Shelton, Patrice McMillan, Lyna Del Villar, Shenine Shelton, Bria Del Villa Keep up the good work!!

The Miami-Dade APRI Chapter was present and in full force at the Rally For Jobs & Freedom: 44th Anniversary of the March on Washington.  Here are some pictures from the event.

Here are pictures from the Miami-Dade APRI Chapter at the Town Hall meeting with Senator Joe Biden. The Candidate Forum will gave union families the opportunity to meet and ask Sen. Biden many questions.

The Northeast Regional Conference was held February 16-18, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Richard Womack Jr., APRI’s Northeast Regional Director, organized a wonderful & informative program for the conference. Many including Karen Ackerman, Political Director of the AFL-CIO, Foster Stringer of the American Federation of Teachers, Leslie Jackson of CWA and the APRI Youth Department gave presentations.  On Saturday February 17, 2007 at our Luncheon State Senator Leanna Washington was our guest speaker and Ronald Forrest performed his poem "When Love Shows Through".   Ronald Forrest - When Love Shows Through ...continue reading

During the 2006 holidays, the Youth Department of the Greater Washington Chapter took on the project of providing 4 Thanksgiving Day baskets to local familes. The youth department, who participate fully in chapter act ivies, received monetary donations and all food was donated by the chapter members. Union familes of ATU Local 689, IBEW Local 26 and IBEW Local 1900 in the Prince George's Area where then presented with the baskets. The Greater Washington (DC) APRI Youth Department: Ashley Shelton, Shenine Shelton, Patrice McMillan, Lyna DelVillar, Bria DelVillar, Jocelyn Hanley. ...continue reading

DO YOU KNOW ANY BLACK MALES WHO ARE IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL AND WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE OUT OF STATE FOR FREE?   The Call Me MISTER program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among the State's lowest performing schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The project provides: Tuition assistance for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges. An academic support system to help assure their success. A cohort system for social and cultural support. For more information please visit Call Me MISTER .

  APRI's Social Justice Forum & Labor Lunch DVD Here is a snippet from the APRI 2006 National Educational Conference forum on social justice and labor lunch from August 19, 2006. The forum include celebrity panelist Joyce Ann Brown, Danny Glover & Judge Greg Mathis. The labor lunch speaker is Rev. Herbert Nelson. The purchase the full length DVD call (202) 508-3714.

APRI 2006 Youth Conference Project This video was directed & produced by our 2006 APRI Youth Conference.  Music in the video is performed by, two of the APRI 2006 Youth Conference attendees, Michael Lykes & Isayah Hickson.  We would also like to thank Wanda Shelton-Martin & Catherine Browder-Martin, the 2006 Youth Coordinators.  Hope you enjoy!   2007 APRI Youth Conference Video ...continue reading

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