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Welcome to Florida State APRI

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the web page of the Florida State Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute The senior constituency group of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). It has been 44 years since the founding of the Institute by Mr. Randolph and his trusted assistant, Mr. Bayard Rustin. Today, our work remains relevant; our business unfinished. In fact, the issues we are facing today are reminiscent of the many years ago when Mr. Randolph began this labor effort. Many things have changed, but the issues facing the people we serve continue to persist. We continue to struggle with Issues of unemployment and livable wages. I am by no means a pessimist. I am a realist and that sense of realism causes me to prepare for more challenging days in the labor movement. We must remain equipped to embrace these issues with fervor and dedication. Giving up is not an option for us, we have too many people depending on us for advocacy. I am certain that this organization is up for the task. If not us…..WHO???

Charles F. Spencer

President

Key Initiatives of Florida State APRI:

  • 1. To develop a broad based organization of black trade unionists from all segments of the trade union movement.
  • 2. To maximize black participation in politics by:
  • a. Assisting unions and Central Labor Councils in conducting Voter Participation Programs with special emphasis, though not exclusive, on black trade unionists.
  • b. Conducting similar black community based drives in coalition with groups sharing the same objective.
  • 3. To become a political force in the State of Florida.
  • 4. To maximize community support for political and legislative programs that aid the black community and the labor movement economically, politically and socially.
  • 5. To develop a cooperative, working relationship with local and state labor organizations.
  • 6. To encourage the participation and the development of leadership skills of black trade unionists within their unions, in the labor movement generally, and in the community at large.