Open letter to Sal DiCiccio – April 21st

An open letter to Sal DiCiccio: Mr. DiCiccio, we were in the mall yesterday outside of Senate building and we talked about this very topic that you sent out in email today. I told you that we are professionals and will treat you with respect and only ask that you do the same. You agreed…[Continue Reading]

“Taking Aim” on outsourcing city services

On Wednesday, the Local 2960 along with other labor unions met in protest of recent legislative activity threatening our ability to provide city services to the citizens of Phoenix. There are at least twenty bills in various stages within the state House and state Senate buildings that compromise our abilities to perform our jobs effectively.…[Continue Reading]

“Solidarity Actions” reflect need for personal involvement

AFSCME members from all fifty states will be gathering tomorrow in various venues to stand together in the face of legislation that ends our rights to collectively bargain and effectively serve the communities in which we live. The entire country has been a witness to the events taking place in Wisconsin and Ohio as upwards…[Continue Reading]

Intimidation in Membership Drives

During the Union meeting of October 13th, one of the Executive Board Members, Frank Piccioli brought an article to the attention of those in attendance. Written by Mike Elk, the article pointed out that the tactics that are being used to intimidate those who support the passing of health care legislation very closely resemble those…[Continue Reading]