Sisters and Brothers,
 
As we move closer to this monumental day and as Labor continues to look for ways to provide support, here is a list of ways in which we can help.
Looking for volunteers to:
 

1. Help unload 5 pallets of water (donated by UFCW).  The route as I understand, will be from Chase Field to the State Capitol.  UFCW has a U-Haul truck rented and we will look to unload water at the Ball Park, en route and at the Capitol as permitted.
2. Donate more water.
3. Act as Marshalls along the march route, helping to keep the march moving within the designated march route.  (Will verify that vests will be provided.)
4. Certified EMT’s to staff First Aid Tents between the hours of 10a-6p.  Maybe 2-3 locations, different shifts.  Joe Witt (JWittJr@afscme2960.org)from AFSCME 2960 is assisting in finding volunteers. Firefighters, Registered Nurses, Doctors or any other qualified volunteers would be welcomed.

 
Remember:  The rally at the Capitol starts at 12 noon. Teamsters Local 104 is organizing have a section of Arizona AFL-CIO affiliates to show Solidarity and our support for Educators, Students and our affiliate Teachers Union AFT local 8002 and their members!
If you have questions or would like to volunteer you can contact:  Fred Yamashita at (480)217-1920  fyamashita@azaflcio.org or Joe Murphy at (480)865-5149 or jmurphy@azaflcio.org
 
In Solidarity,
Fred Yamashita
Executive Director
AZ AFL-CIO

An election was held at the last membership meeting for delegates who will attend the AFSCME International Conference in July.  The following delegates were elected.

Frank Piccioli
Angie Hernandez
Rae Kell
Joe Witt Jr.
Chris Radoian

In addition to these delegates, the following alternates were elected.

Michele Newcomb
Kanika Jones
Sonya Valenzuela
Sal Barron
Jen Beesley

Congratulations to all and thank you for representing us in Boston!

The Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona non-profit is holding a "Wine and Paint" event on Tuesday Jan 23rd from 6-9 at Fry's Wine Bar in Peoria.  Tickets are $27.86 and go to support LSCVA's work on behalf of AZ crime victims.  More information about the event and the organization may be found at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-paint-with-lscva-tickets-41592211424?aff=es2

Our holiday party was a smashing success; thanks to everyone who attended.  AFSCME 2960 wishes you happy holidays and a happy new year.  

​We have been made aware that a sophisticated phishing and phone scam appears to be targeting AFSCME membership. The email is coming from the scam email address info@afscme.us.com and urges members to fill out a form to avoid furlough days. The reported phone calls say that members owe money to AFSCME. Obviously, none of this is true.
 
These scams are not affiliated with AFSCME and the union has no control over them.
 
Please do the following:

1. Alert your members to these scams as soon as possible.
2. Urge them not to click on the “stop receiving email” link at the bottom of the email.
3. Urge them not to respond, open any attachments or click any links.
4. Urge them to delete the email and alert their IT department.

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We are actively tracking down who is behind them. If you have any questions, please contact AFSCME IT hotline at 202-429-1122.  

We now have Commissioned Notaries available to our members and their immediate family for no charge.   Call the hall to check availability, or email notary@afscme2960.org to schedule an appointment.  Both are officers, and will  be at most of the monthly member meetings if you need documents notarized.