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Dear Union Siblings,

We are excited to invite you to the Arizona AFL-CIO's 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon, where we will celebrate the achievements of workers and the benefits of belonging to a union. This year's theme is "It's Better in a Union," highlighting the positive impact of collective bargaining and solidarity in the workplace.

Event Details:

🗓️Friday, August 30, 2024

⏰Registration Begins @ 9:00 AM - Program Begins @ 11:00 AM

📍Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, 7767 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

👚Business Casual

Join us for an inspiring event filled with camaraderie, great food, and meaningful discussions about the importance of labor unions in creating better working conditions for all.

Sponsorship & Ticket Prices: 

• Solidarity Sponsor: $12,000

• Unity Sponsor: $6,000

• Ally Sponsor: $3,000 

• Individual Tickets: $150

Important: This year registration and ticket purchases will be done by completing a form. We ask that if you are sponsoring a table or purchasing multiple tickets, you have a list of the names of those who are attending ready to input. All payments can be made via PayPal, check, or cash and sent to our office at 3117 N. 16th St., STE 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Registration closes on Friday, August 23, 2024.

If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate, please do so here: PayPal Donation Link

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the power of unions together!

In solidarity,

Fred Yamashita

Secretary-Treasurer

Executive Director
Arizona AFL-CIO

Tenants' Rights Clinic by Organized Power in Numbers 

Organized Power in Numbers; formally known as Unemployed Workers United is partnering with Puente and Community Legal services, invites you to learn about your tenant rights and get the help you need. 

Event Details: 

• Date: Monday, July 29th 
• Time: 6PM
• Location: Puente, 1937 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 

*See flyer below ⤵️

Make a Donation to the San Carlos Apache Tribe 

On July 10th the Watch Fire broke out, buring 2,162 acres on the San Carlos Apache Reservation; leaving hundreds of people to evacuate, homes destroyed and residents homeless.  Now that the fire has been contained, families are still impacted. If you feel inclined to help, any contribution, no matter the size can make a significant difference in helping these families rebuild and recover. 

MCYD 2nd Annual Back to School Shoe Drive 

Join the Maricopa County Young Democrats, Tempe Union High School District and help give back to the community by providing necessary resources to students and giving parents one less thing to worry about. 100% of the contributions will go towards acquiring sneakers for schoolchildren from Pre-K to Highschool. 

Consider making a contribution today by clicking on the button below or dropping off shoes and backpacks to our office to deliver to MCYD on August 17th. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to [email protected]. 

Tell Natural Grocers: Reinstate Unjustly Terminated Workers! 

Natural Grocers employees are being terminated in the middle of a union campaign to improve their store for workers and customers alike. Take Action to support them by calling Natural Grocers HR and demanding their immediate reinstatement!

National COSH - Demand Heat Justice Petition 

Workers are falling ill and dying at alarming rates due to heat illness. Extreme heat causes as many as 2,000 worker fatalities in the U.S. each year, and up to 170,000 workers are injured in heat stress-related accidents annually. 

On July 2, 2024, OSHA announced a proposed Heat Standard - now the White House must continue to act with urgency. Please click on the button below to sign this petition to demand that the White House quickly enact full and final heat protections. 

Apply for the Andy Ward Memorial Scholarship! 

Applications for the Andy Ward Scholarship are now open! Encourage union members and their dependents affiliated with the Maricopa Area Labor Federation (MALF) to apply and seize this valuable opportunity for educational advancement. 

Want to Support the Andy Ward Scholarship Fund? Consider Donating! 

Your contributions will significantly impact the lives of our Brothers and Sisters. Engaging and educating our members and their children within the labor community is crucial for shaping tomorrow’s workforce.

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 additional endorsements! 

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

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! 

Union Plus - Unions Power America

Unions Power America returns with the “thank you” of a lifetime – $50,000 + a bucket-list trip to Spain, courtesy of Collette!

Enter a stand-out union member you know (or yourself) and they could win these giant “thank you’s” OR the other $90,000 we've got in our pocket to give away!

Money and trips aren’t everything, BUT they’re a darned good way to show appreciation to the people making us proud to be UNION!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to U.S. residents; 18+; current or retired union members in good standing with a union nationally affiliated with the AFL-CIO. The Contest is not open to the general public. Ends 7/30/24. Void where prohibited. For Official Rules & complete eligibility details visit https://unionplus.click/unionspoweramerica. Sponsor: Union Privilege.

Union Events and Action

We want to uplift what you are doing for our members and our community!

Please fill out all the required information to have your Local's event uploaded to our Arizona AFL-CIO website or featured in our next Labor Dispatch. If you have any questions please reach out to Alina Cordoba, Communications & Operations Director at [email protected].

New Boats Don't Address WA Ferry System's Urgent Problem

"Washington State Ferries is spending 4 billion in taxpayer dollars electrifying its feet to combat global warming. While commendable, this undertaking overlooks our ferry system's real crisis: a critical shortage of highly skilled and experienced marine engineers and oilers."

Why Lifelong Educator Rep. Keith Seaman Left Retirement to Run for Office

"Democratic Rep. Keith Seaman decided to run for Arizona’s 16th Legislative District in 2022 in response to the US Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade and taking away women’s legal right to abortion. A strong proponent of a woman’s right to choose, Seaman believes that, as a state representative, it is his responsibility to fight Republicans in the legislature who are blocking those rights."

Biden Unveils $1.7 Billion to Boost EV Production at U.S. Auto Factories

"The funding from the Energy Department benefits labor unions, and comes as the Biden administration races to dole out green money before the November election."

IATSE Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Hollywood Basic and Area Standards Agreements 

"With 85.9% of members’ votes in favor of approving the Hollywood Basic and 87.2% in favor of approving the Area Standards Agreement, all Locals voted in favor and the delegate counts in favor were unanimous for both contracts. Turnout was historically high, with strong majorities of members participating in both votes."

'We've Had People Brandishing AK-47s': Union Urges Stop to Violent Acts Against CenterPoint Workers 

"This comes after the Houston Police Department received multiple reports of threats, harassment, and violence against them in the past week during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Ed Allen, who is the business manager for IBEW Local 66, spoke during a Sunday press conference about the hostile environments facing employees in the field, calling the treatment they've received unacceptable."

Boeing Workers Pass Strike Vote to 'Save Company From Itself'

"Members of Boeing's biggest union have voted to authorize a strike if their current contract negotiations with the aerospace company fail, compelling the company to take their demands for higher salaries and job security seriously. Over 30,000 Boeing workers from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) met in Seattle on Wednesday to cast their vote on possible industrial action."

Dollar General Settles With US Over Widespread Safety Allegations 

"Dollar General Corp. agreed to a sweeping companywide settlement with US safety regulators, a potential turning point for the nation’s most ubiquitous retailer after years of controversy about safety conditions in its stores."

Workers At Second Starbucks in Tucson Vote for Union

“Six workers at the Starbucks at 910 E. Speedway on Wednesday night voted unanimously to join Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union."

More Than 100 Arizona Safeway and Albertsons Could Be Sold. What You Need to Know 

"Kroger has inserted a new wrinkle in its proposed $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons Cos. by disclosing the Albertsons and Safeway stores in Arizona that it's willing to sell to get the deal done."

'I Don't Care What the Medically Accurate Term Is': Arizona Lawmakers Sued for Using Biased Language in Voter Pamphlet 

“The group Arizona for Abortion Access is suing state lawmakers, after those lawmakers allegedly chose to use misleading, biased language in an election pamphlet. The pamphlet is required by law to be created as a means to inform Arizona voters about what will be on their ballots. The law also says that the language used in the pamphlet must be impartial."

Revisiting a Historic Arizona Labor Dispute 

"A look back 107 year to the deportation of pro-union miners from Arizona mines."

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