A. Philip Randolph Institute : Articles

APRI Members Stand For Freedom

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST

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...

CWA: Today's Jobless Report Shows Real Need for Job Creating Mergers Like AT&T/T-Mobile

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST

Contact: Candice Johnson or Chuck Porcari, CWA Communications, 202-434-1168, cjohnson@cwa-union.org and cporcari@cwa-union.org

Washington, D.C. - Even with the slight improvement in today's jobless report, the economy continues to need real stimulus and support to trigger the quality employment that workers need. The AT&T/T-Mobile merger,...

A CALL TO ACTION IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 1-4, 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST

On December 1 - 4th at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, Arizona our "WE ARE ONE" Coalition will be moving from defending ourselves during this last election cycle to "Moving America Forward" as the next step in the evolution of the "We Are One" movement.

We will hold...

LCLAA & APRI SHED LIGHT ON INHUMANE CONDITIONS ENDURED BY WORKERS WHO HARVEST AMERICA'S CROPS

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT

LCLAA SHEDS LIGHT ON INHUMANE CONDITIONS ENDURED BY WORKERS WHO HARVEST AMERICA'S CROPS

1199SEIU Members Rally in Miami for Equal Treatment for Haitians

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Ghislaine Bazile, a certified nursing assistant and 1199SEIU member who works in North Miami, lost an uncle to the cholera epidemic in Haiti. She has not seen her two sisters and her cousins in more than ten years. She believes that if the U.S. Department of Homeland Security changed its discriminatory immigration policies for Haitians, her uncle would still be alive and her family could be...

Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius Visits Raleigh!

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Roundtable Discussion with Seniors to Discuss Affordable Care Act

"Winning The Future" & Helping All Communities

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Brothers & Sisters,

The A. Philip Randolph Institute would like to personally encourage you to check out www.whitehouse.gov/africanamericans . Please tell your family, friends, colleagues and others in your circles to visit the website as well to learn about valuable information. There are many great blogs and features that you may find interesting.

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AFL-CIO Leader Calls Passage of Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Bill

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST

Saying Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Senate Republicans participated in "an absolute corruption of democracy," AFL-CIO Leader Richard Trumka suggests unions and activists should use this "Wisconsin moment" to transform anger into activism.

Trumka was...

Black History Exhibit Premieres In Miami-Dade Museum

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) --A local museum now has a special exhibit that highlights the contributions African Americans made to the railroad industry.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum displayed the exhibit, just in time for Black History Month.

"The African American Experience" contains hundreds of artifacts that illustrate the evolution and influence the African American community has had on the railroad...

APRI JOINS NC NAACP TO DEFEND PUBLIC SERVICES AND JOBS

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

State mental health workers from across North Carolina spoke out before a "listening panel" at the Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Center in Goldsboro on Feb. 5. They discussed the impact of inadequate working conditions and the policies and budget decisions that affect delivery of quality care for people with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.

Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of...

APRI President Participates in Weekend of King Holiday Observations

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST

In celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday, the Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund sponsored its annual forum, "What Would Martin Do?" to address the question of how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., might approach critical policy issues facing the country in the 21st Century.

Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute, was invited to participate with a panel of distinguished speakers at the event, which was held in...

A.P.R.I. is Calling to Get Out the Vote

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Participation is key for non-partisan phone bank

The North Carolina A. Philip Randolph institute wants to remind you that somebody paid the price for your right to vote. In every election, when voters cast their ballots, they honor those whose struggle and sacrifice made greater participation in the electoral process possible. But while participation at the polls is the ultimate goal, your participation in programs to Get Out The Vote is essential.

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Amalgamated Transit Union 56th Convention

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Monday, September 27, 2010 - Afternoon Session

The Convention reconvened at 1:35 p.m. with International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens serving as chair. Owens introduced the first speaker of the...

FAMU National Alumni Chapter Broward County Scholarship Gala

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

The theme for this elborate event was: "Alumni In Action: Sharing The Mission, Embracing the Vision." The Gala is held every year to benefit the chapter scholarship giving to first time freshmen attending the University.

This year we had 11 scholarship recepients. Also the alumni chapter will honor five outstanding honorees in the persons of Congressman Kendrick Meek, Dr. Brenda Snipes, Henry...

National Urban League: I AM EMPOWERED Campaign

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT

This year the National Urban League celebrates 100 years at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Since its inception in 1910, the National Urban League has been steadfast in its commitment to empowering communities and changing lives.