During a City Council Policy Session held today, Unit 3's MOU was approved by a vote of 7-1.

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​SAVED YOUR PENSION by defeating Prop 487.
.http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/11/04/phoenix-voters-
decide-fate-city-pension-system/18459487/
http://www.afscme.org/blog/phoenix-voters-defeat-pension-cut-initiative
 
 Won the initial lawsuit on the Sick leave snapshot which affects the retirement of
90% of our members.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/07/22/ruling-setback-
phoenix-stop-pension-spiking/30500321/
http://kjzz.org/content/169295/judge-phoenix-illegally-took-away-pension-benefit

 Decreased pension contributions for Tier 2 and 3 employees so they have more take
home pay and stop huge pension payouts for upper management which hurt OUR
pay. (WON Prop 103).
http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2015/07/29/phoenix-pension-
reform-endorsement/30860879/

 Stopped the city from freezing merit (5% for OUR unit) and longevity pay (up to
$6,000/yr for OUR unit) which the city some council members want to do EVERY
year.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vnx82kwxSg
 

 Held fundraisers for injured members and members who lost their lives.
http://www.azfamily.com/story/29253572/colleagues-rally-around-police-dispatcher-
who-needs-lung-transplant
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/archive/1485371-story

 Working with Police union, won back union release in Supreme Court, allowing full
representation to members on city time, ability to release stewards from all
departments to protect our members rights and right to negotiate contracts on city
time like management.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2016/09/13/arizona-court-ruling-
oks-release-time-public-employees-union-work/90311860/

 ENDED CONCESSIONS and FURLOUGH days in 2016-2019 contract!
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2016/05/09/phoenix-leaders-city-
workers-pay/83889492/

 Stopped the city from charging 10% increase in health care coverage in 2017-2019.

 Saved over 100 members from losing their jobs from RIF’s and wrongful
termination in 2018-2019

 Stop the privatization of dozens of employees in 2018.
 
 Stopped unfair severe discipline for over 100 members in 2018.

 Got dozens of members transferred to departments away from bad managers or
transferred the managers themselves.

 Changed the hiring process in multiple departments to make sure promotions and
hiring process were more fair and transparent.

 Got bullet-proof vests for our detention officers and police assistants when the city
refused to pay.

 Brought back budget and research job studies in 2017.

 Saved paid lunches for most Police Secretaries in 2017.

 Increased Membership by over 400 members from 2015 to 2018.

 Started free college benefit program for union members.

 Two step increase in pay for Sky Harbor Communications in 2018.

 One step increase in pay for Fire 911 Dispatchers in 2018.

 Two step increase in pay for Detention Officers in 2018.

 Got bullet-proof vests for Police Assistants and Transit in 2018.

 Got 3 years back wages for Municipal Guards at Water Treatment Plant-2019

 Water Customer Service Dept was denied lunches because they were paid lunches.
The union changed policy and changed the MOU to protect this.-2019

 Started a volunteer pilot program for flex-time to help employees with scheduling
time off.

 Made FMLA and sick leave improvements to extend to more families and situations.

 Developed sick leave bank for those employees in need starting in 2019.

 Established first civilian honor guard in the city of Phoenix.

 Got uniform allowance for Fire Prevention Specialists in Planning and Development
and winter jackets for Water Transit employees in 2019.

 Established job interview and resume classes at union for members.

 And the fight continues…

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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!