John, 

What if we were to tell you that during this election there was a plan to attack you, your family, your values, and your union? That this plan has been documented and verified, and trainings are taking place on how to carry out and implement this agenda throughout all levels of government—local, state, and federal—soon after the elections are over!

Here are some of the 'lowlights' in this over 900-page document of attacks on labor and working families:

• Banning unions for public service workers (pg. 82)
• Firing civil service workers and replacing them with anti-union bureaucrats (pg. 80)
• Letting bosses eliminate unions mid-contract (pg. 603)
• Letting companies stop paying overtime (pg. 592)
• Eliminating child labor protections (pg. 595)
• Urging Congress to pass Sen. J.D. Vance’s bill to let employers create their own sham company-run unions (pg. 599)

This is only a small list of the anti-worker, anti-family, anti-immigrant, anti-woman, and anti-LGBTQ+ agendas of what’s known as Project 2025. This blatant attack on our democratic values has no place in our political discourse, and it must be defeated!

What are you willing to do to protect yourselves, your families, and your Union? One important thing we can do is to Vote! Let’s educate ourselves, look out for ourselves, and listen to your union leaders who are working on your behalf.

To learn more about Project 2025 and its agenda, please do so at, https://betterinaunion.org/project-2025.

If you want to get involved this election cycle, sign up to join our Labor 2024 program, where union members connect with other union members to discuss the importance of voting for Arizona's pro-worker candidates. By having these crucial conversations, we can make a real difference in the election and bring positive change for working people. Get more information on volunteer opportunities by clicking here. 

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

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 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].

Why Corporations Choose Lawlessness to Fight Unions 

"Workers and companies like Apple and Starbucks face armies of union-busting lawyers advising employers to repeatedly violate Labor Laws."

Are Advertising and Marketing on the Brink of a Union Wave?

"To date, such workers have primarily participated in professional trade associations, like the American Marketing Association or the Professional Photographers of America. Trade associations are mainly used by individuals and businesses to come together in creative collaboration—mainly through workshops, conferences, and other networking events—while unions focus on bettering workplace conditions and improving employment benefits."

Postal Service Forces Workers Into the Heat

"Letter carriers say the Postal Service is endangering their lives during heat waves — sometimes by denying them air conditioning.cThe allegations detailed in my story today come during a summer that has seen record-breaking temperatures across the country. It’s not the first time the Postal Service has taken heat: The death of a letter carrier in Texas last year was part of a storm of allegations that the agency falsified records in its own heat safety programs and penalized mail carriers for taking breaks from high temperatures."

SAG-AFTRA Strikes Groundbreaking AI Digital Voice Replica Pact With Startup Firm Narrativ

"Union says agreement sets 'a new standard' for ethical use and makes it easy to performers to give consent and get paid."

Heat Killed a Baltimore Sanitation Worker, Pending Safety Rules May Have Saved Him

"Four days after a Baltimore sanitation worker died of overheating, the city halted trash collection for a day so pick up crews could attend a heat safety training session."

UAW Hits Must, Trump with Federal Labor Charges Over Union-Busting Comments 

"The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for publicly applauding the practice of firing employees who threaten to strike."

4 Reasons Why Labor Unions Love Tim Walz 

"The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people. The AFL-CIO hailed the governor as a principled fighter and labor champion."

Arizona Ballot Measure on Tipped Workers' Pay is Misleading, Lawsuit Says 

“James Barton is telling the Arizona Supreme Court it should block Proposition 138 from going to voters. The key, he said, is it’s being sold as the “Tipped Workers Protection Act,’’ the title proposed by restaurant owners and incorporated by the state lawmakers who agreed to put it on the ballot for them."

Extreme Heat Is A Danger for Arizona Workers. Labor Secretary Says New Rule Would Help Save Lives 

“The U.S. Labor Department is taking public comment on a proposed rule the Biden administration says could protect 36 million workers nationwide from the effects of extreme heat. Under the proposal, employers would need to implement plans for rest breaks, water breaks and shade when temperatures reach a certain threshold, among other provisions. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su was in the Valley on Thursday to talk about this. The Show caught up with her and asked what, to her, are the key aspects of this proposed rule."

With Over 577,000 Signatures Verified, Arizona Will Put Abortion Rights on the Ballot 

"Arizona voters will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion to the state constitution. The Arizona secretary of state’s office said Monday that it had certified 577,971 signatures — far above the required number that the coalition supporting the ballot measure had to submit in order to put the question before voters."

'Can't Ignore It Anymore': Sky Harbor Workers Demand More Heat Relief

"Phoenix passed new heat protection rules in March, but airport workers say they're not being followed."

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