John, 

In solidarity,

Fred Yamashita

Secretary-Treasurer

Executive Director
Arizona AFL-CIO

2024 AZ AFL-CIO Labor Day Luncheon 

Join us for an inspiring event to 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

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

Right to Council Political Workshop Pt. 2 

Organized Power in Numbers is hosting their Right to Council Political Workshop Part 2 in collaboration with Poder in Action, LAANE, and LIBRE. This is a virtual event in continuation with their Right to Council in Evictions political education series and will be discussing critical issue of housing in our communities 

Event Detail:

• Date: August 14th
• Time: 6pm
• Registration Link: https://workers.fyi/RTC-PE-2

AZ AFL-CIO Building Bridges: Free Citizenship Fair 

Join us in facilitating the process of obtaining citizenship for the more than 200,000 eligible Arizonans! The Arizona AFL-CIO is proud to offer our second Citizenship Fair in Tucson!

Please ask your stewards and organizers to share and distribute the English and Spanish flyer and information to potentially interested members/individuals/communities!

Event Details: 

📅 Saturday, August 17, 2024

⏰ 8:00 AM- 3:00PM 

📍IBEW 570 Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716

CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH REGISTRATION 

CLICK HERE FOR SPANISH REGISTRATION

If you have any questions please reach out to our Training Specialist Esau Gutierrez at [email protected]. 

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]. 

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.

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].

9 Months Later, Newspaper Workers' Bid to Unionize Still Waiting on P.E.I. Government 

"Some workers at two P.E.I. newspapers are wondering why it's taking the provincial government so long to certify their application to unionize. A majority of employees at SaltWire Network publications on the Island — The Guardian in Charlottetown and the Journal Pioneer in Summerside — filed for union certification with the P.E.I. Labour Relations Board back in October."

Why, As a Republican Mayor, I Support Kamala Harris Over Trump

"Arizona Republicans like me can emulate Sen. John McCain's motto of 'Country First' and beat back Trump and his threat to democracy."

Executive Paywatch - AFL-CIO

"In 2023, CEO pay at S&P 500 companies increased 6% over the previous year - to an average of $17.7 million in total compensation. The average CEO-to-worker pay ratio was 268-to-1 for S&P 500 Index companies in 2023. It would take more than five career lifetimes for workers to earn what CEOs receive in just one year."

United Airlines Kicks Off Labor Contract Negotiations with Teamsters Union 

"United Airlines has begun negotiations with the Teamsters union, which is pushing for a new contract covering 10,000 aviation maintenance and related workers in the United States, the labor union said on Tuesday. The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee is seeking industry-leading wages, a faster timeline for reaching the top pay rate, improved healthcare benefits and higher safety standards."

Harris and Wlz Show Their Support for Organized Labor with Appearance at Detroit Union Hall 

"Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying “we’re all in this together” as the new ticket lavishes attention on a crucial base of support."

In Deal with Union, Hotel Figueroa in Downtown L.A. to Hire Back Some Restaurant Workers 

"For months Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles has been locked in a labor dispute over restaurant staff who were let go after they attempted to unionize. On Wednesday, the union representing the workers announced it had reached a tentative deal that requires the hotel to take over operations of a cafe, a bar and staff kitchen from a contractor and rehire some of the laid-off employees."

Bill to Protect Firefighters from Toxic PFAS Headed to Gov. Healey's Desk 

"A bill designed to protect firefighters in Massachusetts from toxic chemicals is headed to Governor Healey’s desk. “We’re putting on a set of gear that is suppose to protect us from carcinogens, dangers, hazards of the profession… knowing that we are putting something on our body that is bringing in another hazard,” says Lt. Tony Spear of the West Springfield Fire Department."

As Workers Brave Record-Breaking Heat, Labor Secretary Visits to Talk Protections 

“It was 93 degrees by 10:40 Thursday morning as acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su wiped a bead of sweat away from her temple and spoke to reporters. She was in Tempe to talk alongside union leaders about proposed nationwide rules to compel employers to provide workers greater protection from heat, including shade, water and breaks. The full text of the rules is posted at the bottom of this story."

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su Visits Navajo Nation 

“While her visit was short and simple, U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su, along with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, wasted no time talking about several possible solutions that could spark an economic spark in the Navajo Nation."

Kris Mayes Sues to Put 'Predatory Corporate Landlord' Out of Business 

"Amid Arizona’s blistering summer heat, residents of the Buenas on 32nd apartment complex on Indian School Road suffered without adequate air conditioning for nearly two months. Now, the state’s highest law office is taking formal action to put the landlord out of business."

'Something Wasn't Right': Surprise Family Mourns Unexplained Loss of Man Who Died on the Job

"At the time of his collapse, Cook was working as the solar install manager at Cool Blew, a plumbing and HVAC company in the Valley. He often helped the HVAC team as well, which Bartlett said she believes he was doing on the day he died."

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