John,

AFL-CIO State Federations, Central Labor Councils, and Area Labor Federations comprise over 58 National and International Unions representing more than 12.5 million Union Members. The Arizona AFL-CIO is one of a handful of states that operates under a system called the New Alliance in which we have two Area Labor Federations; the Pima Area Labor Federation located in the city of Tucson but covers most of Southern Arizona and the Maricopa Area Labor Federation located in Phoenix, covering the greater Maricopa county area. For northern Arizona, there is the Nal-Nishii Federation of Labor located on the Navajo Nation encompasses parts of northern Arizona and northern New Mexico.

The structure of the State Federation is the Secretary-Treasurer, President, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, Executive Committee and General Board. The two Area Labor Federations and the Nal-Nishii comprise a Chair-person, Vice Chair, General Board and Delegates.

The unions that make up the construction of the AFL-CIO are really a diverse coalition of union members from all walks of life, representing working families all across the U.S. and other countries as well. Our allied groups, constituency groups and community allies play an important role in the continued fight for dignity and respect in the workplace, good-paying union jobs with secure retirement plans and for fairness and justice for all workers!

In solidarity,

Fred Yamashita
Executive Director
Arizona AFL-CIO

Phone-bank with President Liz Shuler

Please join us, Tuesday, Oct. 25th from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm MST as we make calls to elect union-friendly candidates.

Election Protection: Unions at the Polls 

Do you want elections to be fair, safe and accessible to all? Poll workers are our first line of defense to make sure casting a ballot is available to anyone who wants to vote. Volunteer to be a poll worker for your community today. Learn More!

Like we do every day, union members have been stepping up and leading to protect our rights and our democracy. The AFL-CIO and Arizona AFL-CIO are proud to partner with Power the Polls, a nonpartisan initiative to recruit poll workers to ensure a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Labor 2022 Daily Phone Banking 

Election Day is November 8th! The Arizona AFL-CIO is working to get pro-labor candidates elected. Phone banking available daily at the Painter's Union Hall or call remotely. Sign up for one or multiple phone banking shifts. Please invite your friends and family as well!

• Phone Bank Shift 1: 10 AM - 1 PM
• Phone Bank Shift 2: 1 PM - 4 PM
• Phone Bank Shift 3: 4 PM - 8 PM

Sign up for one of our daily phone bank shifts Saturday and Sunday:

• Phone Bank Shift 1: 10 AM - 1 PM
• Phone Bank Shift 2: 1 PM - 5 PM

I AM A VOTER 

Sign the pledge to vote in November! Organized Labor will combat the power of organized money. We're voting to protect our freedoms- and our voices will be heard. 

2022 AFL-CIO Member Survey

The National AFL-CIO wants to know what issues are important to you-- good jobs, a strong economy, secure rights, and more.

Please let us know by taking our brief survey, and sharing it with your friends, family, and coworkers.

"Proud Union Home" Signs

Don't leave all your union pride at work and make sure to bring some home! The Arizona AFL-CIO has available yard signs that confidently state "Proud Union Home" to make sure you state an advocate for unions even after work. We appreciate all your support and home you bring your union pride home!

Please email our Political Director, Joe Murphy, to reserve your Proud Union Home sign at [email protected].

We Received Death Threats for Just Trying to Run a Fair Election

"If there is one group of Americans who understands the risks facing US democracy, it’s election workers who are on the frontlines of managing American elections. Though this job has traditionally been a low-risk form of public service, since 2020 that reality has changed for many of these government officials."

The Fiercest Fight of the 21st Century - To Save Democracy

““Voices of Freedom,” 13 dissidents from around the world share their stories and make the case for supporters of democracy to fight for restoring and protecting the rights to speak freely and vote in honest elections. They are active participants in Renew Democracy Initiative’s Frontlines of Freedom project."

Your Future Is At Stake: In the States Roundup 

“Take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states!”

AFL-CIO to Invest Millions in New Worker Organizing Efforts 

"The federation’s board voted to approve a new measure Wednesday that will raise the per-capita contributions each union makes based on the size of its membership. Once the phased increases are in place, they would bring in roughly $11 million annually, all devoted to organizing campaigns.”

American Workers are Rediscovering the Power of Going on Strike

“Dire headlines about inflation are masking one of the biggest economic shifts in the U.S. labor market: After decades of decline, the American labor movement is showing signs of revival. With support for unions increasing, workers have more power as they request better pay and workplace benefits — and this could have a significant impact in reversing the long-standing trend of sluggish wage growth and low job quality for workers, despite increasing productivity and economic growth.”

Higher Heating Bills Expected This Winter Amid Energy Market Turmoil 

“Americans are expected to see higher energy bills when it comes to heating their homes this winter, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Agency released this week."

Election Officials Sound Alarm Over Self-Appointed Drop Box Watchers

“Several law enforcement and election agencies are raising concerns about self-appointed poll watchers who are monitoring drop boxes, photographing voters and in some cases confronting them.”

Election 2022: Registration Error Affects up to 6,000 Arizona Voters

“A voter registration error caused up to 6,000 Arizona voters to get a mail ballot with only federal races, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said Tuesday. Hobbs, who is the Democratic nominee for governor, said in a statement that affected voters will receive the correct ballot shortly.”

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Tucson's Union Members Drive Support Toward Pro-Labor Candidates

“Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. ”

Metro Phoenix Evictions Climb Again, Judgments Against Renters Highest Since Great Recession

"Metro Phoenix eviction filings climbed again in September as the average judgment against renters hit a new record.

Landlords filed to evict 6,685 renter households last month, according to Maricopa County Justice Courts. That’s up from 6,574 in August and is the highest monthly tally since 2008."

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