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Fred Yamashita

Secretary-Treasurer

Executive Director
Arizona AFL-CIO

Thank Your Senator for Co-Sponsoring the Protect America's Workforce Act

Labor Organized and helped introduce a bipartisan bill in Congress to overturn Trump's Executive Order that stripped away the right to collectively bargain, and we're close to the signatures needed to bring it to the floor for a vote.

Now the Protect America’s Workforce Act has been introduced in the Senate—and your senators have both signed on as co-sponsors. This is incredible news, and we want to show our appreciation. Make a call to thank them!

Recognizing when elected officials do the right thing by supporting workers will encourage them to speak out for our federal workers and encourage more senators to support the bill. And it will go a long way toward helping ensure that they’ll continue to stand with workers.

CALL: Stop Looming Health Care Price Spikes!

AZ Heat Colaition Community Meeting - Registration Required

Join for an informal community meeting and come together over food to build connections, share updates, and plan our next steps for advancing heat protections in our communities!

Please RSVP so there is enough food for everyone!

Workers' Affordability Town Hall with Congresswoman Ansari 9/27

Join Rep. Yasamin Ansari and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for a Workers’ Affordability Town Hall to discuss the One Big Ugly Bill and its impact on working people.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27
🕤 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 A.M.
📍 Location: Provided upon RSVP (Central Phoenix)

From cuts to Medicaid to immigration, and the need for heat protections for workers, hear from our elected officials, union representatives, and organizers on the work being done to raise standards for workers and make Arizona a safer, more equitable place for all.

RSVP is required for admission to the venue. Please fill out the form below to reserve your spot!

CLUW- September Membership Meeting - Sept. 25th

Register for the upcoming CLUW Membership Meeting on September 25th at 7:00 PM virtually via Zoom - more info to come!

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) Arizona Chapter serves the Greater Western Arizona, including Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, Gila, Pima, Mohave, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Apache, Coconino, Navajo, and Yuma counties.

ALTO's October Training Series

We invite you to join the Arizona Labor Trafficking Outreach Project (ALTO) October Labor Trafficking Training Series. This free three-part series is open to all service providers, law enforcement, and community leaders interested in learning more about labor trafficking, its impact on workers, and strategies for prevention and response.

Each session can be attended individually, but you are welcome to join one, two, or all three depending on your intesest and availability.

We Say No Kings on October 18th

On October 18th, millions of people are rising against to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.

Event Details:

Wednesday, August 18th

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Arizona Stat Capitol, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ

Vote Yes on Prop 50

The California Labor Federation is looking for volunteers to either phonebank or canvass for Prop 50. Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have been attacking workers and our families and now they want to rig the 2026 elections.

Yes on Prop 50 will allow us to protect California and their families.

No Contract, No Coffee! Pledge to Act in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers United

Support Starbucks baristas in their fight for a union and fair contract, and pledge not to cross the picket line by not patronizing any Starbucks store when baristas are on strike.

Support Wells Fargo Workers Forming a Union with the CWA and Fighting for a First Union Contract!

Wells Fargo workers are forming a union to improve working conditions that will also improve your customer experience.

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].

AZ AFL-CIO's Book Club: A New Chapter Begins!

We're back—and better than ever! The Arizona AFL-CIO Labor Book Club is now formatted as an end-of-the-month book review, offering fresh perspectives on thought-provoking reads that resonate with our movement. 

📖 Read Along September: The House on Via Gemito by Domenico Starnone⤵️

"Starbucks Is on the Ropes," Says SBWU President Lynne Fox, Who is Eyeing a Strike

"'Investors should know that if Starbucks continues to stonewall and fight with union baristas, they aren't afraid to do what it takes to win the fair contract that they've earned,' Fox writes. 'This includes going on strike if they must.'"

The Trump Administration Fired 1,000 American Union Workers

"Hundreds of hard-working people have put in hundreds of hours of labor into building something that the Northeast desperately needs: dependable, affordable, and local clean energy. It’s unacceptable that politicians can snap their fingers and make these good-paying, union jobs disappear – putting thousands of families into sudden economic uncertainty."

Labor Movement Applauds Senate Introduction of Protect America's Workforce Act

"The AFL-CIO and affiliated unions representing federal workers applauded the introduction of the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the U.S. Senate today. The legislation would reverse two executive orders issued by President Trump and restore collective bargaining rights to federal workers."

IAM Members at Greyhound Ratify Strongest Contract Yet

"The agreement, which covers Greyhound workers nationwide, delivers across-the-board general wage increases of 3.75% in the first year, 3.5% in the second year, and 3.25% in the third year. Health and welfare contributions will gradually increase over the life of the agreement, while maintaining the union’s hard-fought cost share split for the IAM Healthcare Plan."

After Two Weeks Holding the Line, UAW Members At GE Aerospace Securing Strong Tentative Agreement Addressing All Core Issues

"After an intense, two-week strike, UAW Local 647 members at GE Aerospace have secured a strong tentative agreement with the company. The major victory comes just after the strike’s two-week anniversary and was won via the courage and solidarity of over 600 Cincinnati-area workers between GE’s Erlanger, KY, and Evendale, OH facilities who held strong on the picket like 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. "

Park City Mountain Bike Patrol Announces Union

"After filing a petition to unionize on Aug. 1, bike patrollers voted to unionize on the 28th, creating year-round representation for more than 50 full- and part-time mountain patrollers."

SAG-AFTRA Members Elect Sean Astin President and Michelle Hurd Secretary-Treasurer

"In national balloting tabulated today, Sean Astin was elected SAG-AFTRA president and Michelle Hurd SAG-AFTRA secretary-treasurer, two of the union’s highest-ranking national offices. Their two-year terms begin today."

Gallego Introduces Bill to Protect Striking Workers

"When workers go on strike, they may receive a small stipend to help cover some of their lost wages, usually paid from a strike fund set up by the union. Strike fund payments can vary by union but are usually just a few hundred dollars a week. Many workers are surprised when they later find out they owe federal taxes on these small payments."

Mark Kelly Seeks Fund to Protect Jobs Amid AI Changes in Workforce

"The Arizona Democrat published a 24-page white paper on Sept. 17 that lays out his preferred policy recommendations on a subject area where there are signs the public is wary of the effects of AI, especially on jobs."

Arizona AG Opposes APS' 14% Rate Hike, Says She May Seek Lower Rates

"APS filed its proposal in June, requesting an overall net customer rate increase of $579.5 million. Power demand is rising quickly in APS’ territory, and the utility said the rate hike would support system upgrades including substation and grid technology improvements, vegetation management programs, the installation of smart grid technology, improvements to the Palo Verde Generating Station and Redhawk Power Plant, an expansion of battery storage resources and increased investment in physical security and cybersecurity."

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