Notice of Election for Union Stewards/Chief Steward for Fire Department Local 2960 members. Notice is hereby being given that nominations & self-nominations are being accepted for the following Union Steward positions for Fire: Site steward, Fire Prevention. Site Steward, Fire Alarm Room. Chief Steward, Fire. To be eligible for election a member must be in…[Continue Reading]
Endorsed Candidates for Phoenix Election 2011
August 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Arizona AFSCME People conference has endorsed the following candidates for the upcoming City of Phoenix Election. Phoenix City Council – Mayor Greg Stanton Phoenix City Council – District 1 Thelda Williams Phoenix City Council – District 2 Bryan Jeffries Phoenix City Council – District 5 Daniel Valenzuela Phoenix City Council…[Continue Reading]
AFSCME Voters Guide for the General Election
October 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The following is an excerpt from Roman Ulman, Executive Director of the Arizona PEOPLE Conference. “Over the past two legislative sessions, we have experienced an unprecedented onslaught of legislation targeting public employees, working families and the state’s most vulnerable citizens. Agency budgets have been slashed, employees have been laid off or issued mandatory furlough days…[Continue Reading]
Local 2960 Endorsed Candidates for State Legislature
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As members of the Local 2960, we ask that you join us in voting for the candidates listed below in the upcoming primary election. Legislative District 4 Senate: Sue Dolphin House: Karina Guerrero Legislative District 6 Senate: Pat Flickner Legislative District 7 Senate: Eric Shelley Legislative District 9 Senate: Sherri Van Horsen House: Shirley Mcallister…[Continue Reading]
Local 2960 endorsed candidates for Arizona elections
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The AFSCME Local 2960 is the union body designed to negotiate and protect the welfare of the Unit III employees employed by the City of Phoenix. As public sector employees, the people we elect directly determine the quality of our lives and our livelihood. Our wages, benefits, working conditions, health and safety, and even whether…[Continue Reading]
New Contract Ratified
February 27, 2010 By
With the final ballots counted, recounted and sealed, it is official. The proposed concession package has been ratified by the general membership of the Local 2960. The final count was 85% in favor of the package and 15% opposed. Approximately 40% of the 1008 registered union members showed up to cast their vote on Friday.…[Continue Reading]
Trustee Election Results
January 15, 2010 By
An election for a three year Trustee position for AFSCME Local 2960 was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Local 2960’s office. This was done in accordance with the AFSCME International Constitution. By unanimous vote, Natasha Nimmer was reelected to her position as Trustee. The Trustee Board consists of Natasha Nimmer, Mark Long and…[Continue Reading]