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As we commemorate Pride Month, we honor the significant contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to the labor movement. Unions have always been about fighting for the rights and dignity of all workers, ensuring everyone can work and live as their true selves.

 

The labor movement proudly celebrates Pride Month because everyone deserves to live and work as their full, authentic selves. Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ individuals still lack comprehensive federal legal protections in the workplace; protections vary significantly at the state level. In 16 states and two territories, there are no prohibitions against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in state law. This leaves many workers without crucial workplace protections.

 

The best defense against discrimination is a strong union contract. Union contracts are legally enforceable in every state and protect LGBTQIA+ workers from harassment and discrimination, offering a path to health care, savings, and a secure future.

 

This Pride Month, let's continue to stand together in solidarity, advocating for equality, inclusion, and justice for all workers. Happy Pride Month!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIONS

Apply To Become A Member of One of Governor Hobb's Boards & Commissions 

 

If you are interested on how you can apply to become a member of one of Governor Hobb's Boards & Commissions, please click on the button below and fill out the form to receive one-on-one help with one of our staff members

Solidarity Summer: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action 

 

Join CWA-AFA and APFA to demand contracts now! Together, in the height of summer travel season, we'll show management and the flying public that we're united in the fight to raise the standards of our flight attendants. 

PHX Event Details: 

⌚Thursday, June 13th - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

📍Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 

Location 1: Terminal 4, Level 2, Northwest Curb

Location 2: Terminal 3, Outdoor Garden Area 

Labor Appreciation Event - The Power of Connections 

 

This event will bring labor together in order to build a stronger county with union worker values. Panel discussion will be lead by: Briona Parkinson Political Director for AFSCME; Randy Paraza, Labor Representative; Paul Stapleton-Smith, IATSE 

Event Details: 

When: Friday, June 14th @5:30 - 7:30PM MST 

Where: UFCW Local 99, 2401 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

End Anti-Asian Racism! Pledge to Build a Stronger Labor Movement Together

 

The labor movement must build a workers’ movement truly inclusive of all workers! Will you pledge to take concrete actions toward ending anti-Asian racism? As members, union leaders, and workers united, we must fight for racial justice as fiercely as we fight for workers’ rights!

 

Pledge to take all or some of these actions in your labor communities, and we'll get in touch with you to provide support and technical assistance toward your goals.

Tell Your Legislators to VOTE NO on HB2274! 

 

HB2274 deals with creating special tax districts for theme parks and stadiums. These special tax districts can levy as much as a 9% sales tax within the district's bounds, which can be used by developers to recover construction-related debt. Currently, for a development company to get this kind of deal, it would have to get approval from the city that wants to bring this project in. This legislation would remove City input on the ability to approve that surcharge, even if it is fully within that city’s limits.   

How Critical Is the ACP to Americans? 

 

Access to the internet is crucial in today's interconnected world. The Affordable Connectivity Program has been a lifeline for millions, but its funding is about to dry up in just TWO WEEKS. Without it, many will have to choose between the internet and other essentials. We can't let that happen. Contact Congress today and urge them to fund the ACP to ensure everyone stays connected!

AZ AFL-CIO 2024 Candidate Endorsements 

 

Mark your calendars for Arizona's Primary Election on July 30th and General Election on November 5th! 

 

The Arizona AFL-CIO has just released endorsements for Congressional and Senate candidates. Stay tuned for Additional Endorsements coming your way by June 2024. 

 

Endorsements will be updated on our website: https://azaflcio.org/2024-candidate-endorsements

AFL-CIO Governance, Education, and Training - Labor 2024 Workshop

 

Click on the button below to access a list of over ten virtual and in person trainings that the National AFL-CIO is offering! 

2024 Legislative Committee Meeting Alerts - AZ AFL-CIO 

 

Join us every Friday at 9:30 AM via Zoom to get updates and alerts on the 2nd Regular Session of the 56th Legislature. Click on the button below and complete the form. 

 

For additional questions, contact our Political Director, Joe Murphy at [email protected].  

 

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