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Oct 14, 2010 USSA President Becomes APALA Executive Director Washington D.C.-The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) announced that Gregory Allan Cendana, a labor, student, and community activist who recently completed his term as President of the United States Student Association, has been chosen to become the next Executive Director. more...
Jun 30, 2010 APALA Releases Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence Washington DC - APALA, in partnership with the UCLA Labor Center, released a report that documents the challenges that Asian Pacific American workers face in exercising their right to organize, and work place abuses endured by low-wage immigrant workers. The report, Breaking Ground, Breaking... more...
Jun 7, 2010 APALA Mourns Loss of National President John Delloro Washington D.C. - The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO mourns the unexpected loss of its National President, John Delloro, who passed away from a heart attack. Elected in 2009 as one of the youngest leaders to this position, Delloro also served as Executive Director of the... more...
Jun 7, 2010 APALA Convenes First New York Area Asian Pacific American Workers' Rights Hearing Washington D.C. - The APALA New York Chapter convened the first New York Area Asian Pacific American Workers' Rights Hearing on Saturday, June 5, 2010. As part of a national campaign, the New York area hearing convened policymakers, scholars, and workers to address working conditions and the... more...
May 19, 2010 APALA Mourns Tragic Loss of Dream Activists Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix WASHINGTON, D.C. - APALA mourns the tragic loss of Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix, two courageous young women leaders in the movement for immigrant student rights. On May 15, 2010, Tran and Felix were passengers in a car struck by a truck driven by a driver under the influence. more...
Mar 22, 2010 APALA Applauds Labor Movement for Support of DREAM Act Washington D.C. - APALA applauds the U.S. labor movement for their support of the DREAM Act, bi-partisan legislation that would create a pathway to naturalization for undocumented youth and students. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, American Federation of Teachers Secretary-Treasurer Toni... more...
Nov 13, 2009 APALA Convenes First National Hearing on Asian Pacific American Workers' Rights Washington D.C. - APALA and the AFL-CIO, in partnership with over 20 national and local organizations, convened the First National Asian Pacific American Workers' Rights Hearing on Friday, November 13, 2009. The historic hearing allowed Asian Pacific American workers from around the country to... more...
Oct 15, 2009 President Obama Signs Executive Order Restoring White House Initative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Washington D.C. - President Obama signed an Executive Order restoring the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI). Initiated in 1999 under President Bill Clinton, the WHIAAPI was formed to address a range of issues concerning the Asian American and Pacific... more...
Sep 23, 2009 APALA Congratulates Historic Election of New AFL-CIO Officers Washington D.C. - On September 17, 2009, the AFL-CIO elected a new slate of officers that includes President Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Schuler and Executive Vice President Arlene Holt-Baker. more...
Jul 20, 2009 APALA Successfully Organizes First National Convening of Asian Pacific American Workers and Students at 10th Biennial Convention Las Vegas, NV - The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO, successfully convened over 400 Asian Pacific American union members, community allies and student leaders at APALA's 10th Biennial Convention, Generations United, Organizing for Change, in Las Vegas, Nevada from July... more...
Jun 3, 2009 APALA Announces "Generations United, Organizing for Change" the First Gathering of Asian Pacific American Workers and Students WASHINGTON DC -The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO, is proud to host Generations United, Organizing for Change, APALA's 10th Biennial Convention at Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 9-12,2009. more...
May 21, 2009 Leading Asian Pacific American Groups Support the Employee Free Choice Act Washington D.C. � A dozen key national Asian Pacific American organizations, representing a wide range of Asian Pacific American communities, pledged their support for the Employee Free Choice Act today in an historic and unified gesture of solidarity. more...
Dec 10, 2008 APALA Honors International Human Rights Day Through Support of Employee Free Choice Act Washington D.C. � In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, APALA encourages the support and passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. more...
Nov 5, 2008 APALA Mobilizes Asian Pacific Americans in Battleground States Across the Country Washington D.C. � The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) mobilized Asian Pacific Americans (APA) in battleground states across the country, including Nevada, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Oregon and Washington State. more...
Jun 12, 2008 APALA Supports Indian Guest Workers Fight for Justice Washington D.C. � In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, over 500 Indian workers paid $20,000 to recruiters, with promises of green cards, legal permanent residency and visas for their families. more...
Apr 24, 2008 Senate Passes Veterans Enhancement Act of 2007 Comprehensive bill expands support for disabled veterans, job training, and provides historic Filipino veterans equity more
Jan 9, 2008 APALA Conducts Caucus Training in Nevada (Las Vegas, NV) – In a room packed with 75 enthusiastic participants, the Nevada Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) conducted a mock caucus to prepare and train members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to participate in the upcoming January 19... more...
Dec 10, 2007 APALA Nevada Chapter Urges Asian and Pacific Islander Americans to Participate in Caucus The Nevada Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance held a successful meeting to train and organize members of the Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities to participate in the upcoming Presidential caucuses on January 19, 2008. more...
Nov 20, 2007 APALA Prepares for 2008 Election Building on momentum from prior election cycles, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) chapters engaged in voter mobilization efforts across the country. more...
Oct 12, 2007 APALA Proud to Announce Victor Uno’s Appointment as Commissioner to Port of Oakland (Washington D.C.) Victor Uno, a founding member and former executive board member of the National Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), was recently nominated by the Mayor of Oakland, Ron Dellums, to serve as a Commissioner with the Port of Oakland. more...
Sep 20, 2007 APALA Encourages the Passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act APALA encourages Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. more...
Sep 12, 2007 APALA Applauds Linda Chavez-Thompson The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) would like to thank Linda Chavez-Thompson for her service to the AFL-CIO and the broader labor movement. more...
Aug 30, 2007 APALA Supports Workers’ Rights and the AFL-CIO Leadership’s Opposition to the Bush Administration’s “No-Match” Policy WASHINGTON, DC – The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) supports the AFL-CIO’s challenge to the Bush Administration’s new Social Security “No-Match” rule. It is an ineffective immigration enforcement tool that will ultimately harm all workers. more...
May 2, 2007 APALA Urges U.S. Senate to Pass Employee Free Choice Act APALA urges the U.S. Senate to pass the Employee Free Choice Act (S. 1041). "Workers should be able to join unions without harrassment and intimidation from employers," said Maria Somma, President of APALA. more...
Apr 14, 2007 APALA Opposes Anti-Family Immigration Proposal (Washington, D.C). The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) strongly opposes the White House plan to eliminate family preference in immigration laws. Under the proposal, U.S. citizens will be denied or limited in their rights to petition their brothers, sisters, children and parents. more...
Feb 28, 2007 APALA Denounces Hateful Views In AsianWeek Column The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance denounces the hateful views expressed by Kenneth Eng in his column published by AsianWeek in its February 23rd edition. more...
Jan 25, 2007 APALA Joins Senator Kennedy and Civil Rights Groups in Support of A Raise in the Minimum Wage Joining Senator Kennedy and other leading civil rights leaders, Jon Melegrito, former APALA board member, represented APALA at a press conference in support of a raise in the minimum wage. more...
Jun 30, 2008 New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress For Immediate Release Contact: Mario Cilento 914-261-4356 (cell) New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress Denis Hughes, President of the 2 � million member New York State... more...
Jun 26, 2008 AFL-CIO Votes to Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President For Immediate Release Contact: Steve Smith: 202-637-5018 AFL-CIO Votes to Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President Endorsement Triggers Largest Ever Mobilization of Working Families AFL-CIO Program to Reach Union Voters Nationwide, 13 Million in 24 Priority States... more...
Jun 23, 2008 Sen. Brown, AFL-CIO Respond to McCain Speech on Trade For Immediate Release Contact:... more...
Jun 19, 2008 Bally's Violates Workers' Rights, dealers tell N.J. Casino Commission For Immediate Release: Wed., June 18, 2008 Contact : Katrina Blomdahl Cell: 202-538-1853 Bally�s violates workers� rights, dealers tell N.J. Casino... more...
Jun 19, 2008 Menendez, members of Congress to Join Labor Rally in Atlantic City Media advisory Contact: Katrina Blomdahl, Cell: 202-538-1853... more...
Oct 10, 2007 Court Blocks Government From Implementing Flawed Social Security No Match Rule Court Blocks Government From Implementing Flawed Social Security No Match Rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2007 CONTACT: Lauren Mendoza, AFL-CIO, (202) 637-5212; lmendoza@aflcio.org Maria Archuleta, ACLU, (212) 519-7808 or 549-2666; media@aclu.org Stella Richardson, ACLU-NC, (415)... more...
Aug 28, 2007 Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney On the 2-Year Anniversary of Katrina August 28, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information: ... more...
Aug 22, 2007 AFL-CIO to Launch Massive New Drive for Secure, High Quality Health Care for All Media Advisory for Wed., August 29 Contact: Alison Omens/Steve Smith (Call in available for out-of-town reporters) (202) 637-5018 AFL-CIO Pres. John Sweeney to Headline Labor Day Press Briefing on State of Working America AFL-CIO to... more...
May 23, 2007 Thousands of People Who Don't Have a Union Tell Senate to Pass Employee Free Choice Act For Immediate Release Contact: Caren Benjamin (202) 637-5018 Thousands of People Who Don*t Have a Union Tell Senate to Pass Employee Free Choice Act AFL-CIO*s 1.6 Million-Member Working America Organizes Broad-Based Support for Labor Law Reform (Washington, May 23) -- From... more...
May 22, 2007 Remarks by AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson Tele-Press Conference on Senate's Immigration Reform Proposal For Immediate Release Contact: Esmeralda Aguilar (202) 637-5018 Remarks by AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson... more...
May 18, 2007 Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on New Immigration Deal For Immediate Release Contact: Esmeralda Aguilar (202) 637-5018 Statement by AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney on New Immigration Deal May 17, 2007 Unfortunately, the immigration deal announced today does not address the roots of the immigration crisis. And it abandons... more...
May 18, 2007 Record "Say on Pay" Vote Giving Verizon Shareholders Advisory Role on CEO Pay Wins Majority Support in Recount For Immediate Release May 18, 2007 ... more...
May 14, 2007 Remarks by John Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO, OECD Forum 2007, Paris, France For immediate release ... more...
May 11, 2007 Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on US Trade Policy Developments For immediate release Contact: Esmeralda Aguilar 202-637-5018 Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on U.S. Trade Policy Developments May 11, 2007 America's trade policy has been broken for decades.... more...
Mar 29, 2007 On Senate Introduction of the Employee Free Choice Act Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney On Senate Introduction of the Employee Free Choice Act March 29, 2007 more...
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