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APALA Honors the Legacy of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

5/5/2022

 
May 5, 2022
Contact: info@apala.org

Washington, DC – Alvina Yeh, Executive Director of Asian and Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement after the passing of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, a prominent political leader who championed civil rights and served as the first Asian American cabinet member. 

APALA Executive Director Alvina Yeh states, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta. Secretary Mineta has left his fingerprints across every major organization in the Asian American community. He was a man who had many firsts and titles to his name but never forgot his humble beginnings nor the impact of incarceration on a generation of Japanese Americans. We mourn the loss of this tremendous man who mentored, inspired, and influenced many across the community.” 
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) issued the following statement honoring the life of Secretary Norman Mineta. 

It is difficult to quantify the impact that Secretary Mineta has had on our community. His loss, while tremendous, pales in comparison to the massive legacy he leaves behind. One would be hard-pressed to find a leader amongst us who wasn’t shaped by Secretary Mineta’s wisdom, generosity and kindness. 

We send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the countless community members who were blessed to know him. While our hearts are heavy, we are resolved to carry on the work that he believed in so strongly. 

APALA Applauds the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black Woman on the U.S. Supreme Court

4/7/2022

 
April 7, 2022
​Contact: info@apala.org

Washington, DC - Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman in this role. She will be sworn in this summer.

Alvina Yeh, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO stated, “We congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Jackson is a brilliant legal mind with the utmost character and integrity. She previously served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, demonstrating her commitment to reform. Her confirmation strengthens the progressive and women's voice on the court, which is critical when attacks to abortion access, worker protections, and civil rights are being contested across the nation. We are excited for her leadership to advance and defend the rights of AAPI workers across the country!”

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APALA Welcomes Bernie Burnham, the First Pacific Islander President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO

1/25/2022

 
January 25, 2022
Contact: Michelle Loo, apala@apala.org

Washington, DC -  On Tuesday, February 1, Bernie Burnham will take office as the first Asian American Pacific Islander and person of color elected President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. 

Burnham is a Pacific Islander educator who started as an elementary school teacher in the Duluth Public School District. She became heavily involved in the labor management process and eventually was elected President of the Duluth Federation of Teachers. Most recently, Burnham co-chaired the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Committee on Racial & Economic Justice and served as the Vice President of Education Minnesota.

Jigme Ugen, APALA Minnesota President and SEIU Healthcare MN Executive Vice President states, “This is a historic and exciting moment for the labor movement in the midwest. Besides being the first person of color and AAPI to be elected President of the MN AFL-CIO, Bernie brings decades of Union membership with diverse experiences around racial and social justice at the local and national level. She is an inspiring choice to lead our labor movement into the future.”

Burnham is a dues paying member of APALA and we look forward to her leadership in Minnesota to empower workers and win for working families.
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