On December 10, the APRI Metro NY Chapter joined the NAACP, SEIU, TWU, UFT, OPEIU, Workers United and other unions to fight back against voter suppression. Union members were joined by elected officials and other community based organizations at march and rally at the United Nations
This year, two-thirds of state legislatures have introduced laws that undermine the right to vote. Early voting and Sunday voting are under attack, photo ID requirements will introduce the first financial and document barrier to voting since the poll tax, and racially-motivated bans on ex-felons will wipe tens of thousands off the rolls. [More...]
APRI Saddened by the Death of Joe
Davis
Former Civil Rights Director, United
Auto Workers, and APRI National Board
Member
The nation's economy is ailing and needs a powerful prescription to heal America's jobs crisis. The AFL-CIO is urging policymakers to move a six-point jobs and economy initiative that is bold enough to address the crisis.
- See the AFL-CIO's six-point plan to put America back to work.
- Take part in America Wants to Work events in your area, beginning with the Oct. 10-16 Week of Action for Jobs.
- Check out Working America's Unemployment Lifeline.
- Visit UnemployedWorkers.org for action alerts and more.
- Join the Machinist's U-Cubed for laid-off Americans.
- Text WORK to AFLCIO (235246) to find out how you can take action.
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APRI Members Stand For Freedom
On December 10, the APRI Metro NY Chapter joined the NAACP, SEIU, TWU, UFT, OPEIU, Workers United and other unions to fight back against voter suppression. Union members were joined by elected officials and other community based organizations at march and rally at the United Nations This...
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Events
NC State (APRI) 38th A. Philip Randolph Annual Awards Banquet & Birthday Celebration
The North Carolina State affiliate of the A. Philip Randolph Institute will host its 38th Asa Philip Randolph Annual Awards Banquet & Birthday...
Event Details · Apr 14, 2012
Seattle & Tacoma (APRI) Invites You To The WCLC African American Legislative Day
People get ready, Election Day 2012 is HERE! The Washington Christian Leaders Coalition, Seattle and Tacoma Chapters of the A. Philip Randolph...
Event Details · Feb 29, 2012
APRI Seattle Chapter & WCLC: 2012 Legislative Campaign Kick Off Brunch
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD… WILL YOU BE THERE TO RAISE YOUR VOICE FOR JUSTICE? A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE SEATTLE CHAPTER And Washington...
Event Details · Feb 25, 2012
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Rep. Ellison Calls for End of Crystal Sugar Lockout
Wednesday marked the six-month anniversary of America Crystal Sugar Co.’s lockout of 1,300 workers and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) told the U.S. House: “It’s time for the company to negotiate.”
In a speech on the House floor, Ellison said the workers, members of Bakery,...
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