activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 6
- Distributes Weingarten rights materials to membersProvides members with wallet-sized cards outlining their Weingarten rights to use during potentially disciplinary workplace meetings.
- Distributes Weingarten rights materials to membersProvides members with wallet-sized cards outlining their Weingarten rights to use during supervisory meetings that could result in disciplinary action.
- Distributes Weingarten rights materials to membersProvides members with wallet-sized cards outlining their Weingarten rights to present during supervisory meetings that could result in disciplinary action, supporting workplace rights enforcement.
- Maintains member safety committee Workplace Safety Training & Compliance SupportOperates a safety committee that members can contact with workplace safety concerns, providing a direct channel for addressing health and safety issues.
- Maintains member safety reporting mechanism Workplace Safety Training & Compliance SupportOperates a safety committee that members can contact to report or seek assistance with workplace safety concerns.
- Operates state and local chapters nationwide Local Chapter Network OperationsOperates more than 300 state and local groups across the country, providing organizational infrastructure for member engagement and representation.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for public sector workers' rights Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyLocal chapters engage in advocacy by lobbying Congress, appealing to state legislators, and working with city governments to defend retirement security and advance workers' interests.
- Advocacy for retirement security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyLocal chapters conduct lobbying efforts at federal, state, and local levels to defend and advance retirement security for members.
- Advocacy for retirement security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyLocal chapters conduct advocacy efforts by lobbying Congress, appealing to state legislators, and engaging with city governments to protect and advance retirement security for members.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Collective Advocacy for Public Sector Worker Rights collective action/advocacyUnites public service workers, including retirees, to advocate for the protection and improvement of civil service systems, retirement security, and benefits such as pensions, Medicare, and Social Security through organized action and policy defense.
- Collective Advocacy for Public Sector Workers collective action/advocacyUnites public service workers, including retirees, to advocate for the protection and improvement of civil service systems, retirement security, and benefits such as pensions, Medicare, and Social Security through organized action and nationwide outreach.
- Collective Advocacy for Public Service Workers collective action/advocacyUnites public service workers, including retirees, to advocate collectively for the protection and improvement of civil service systems, retirement security, and benefits such as pensions, Medicare, and Social Security through organized action and nationwide outreach.
- Member Benefits and Collective Bargaining SupportStrengthens member value and solidarity by providing access to discounts, benefits, and collective bargaining advantages that enhance economic security and union participation.
- Member Civic Engagement and Political Education civic engagementEquips members with clear guidance on their rights and limitations regarding political expression as public employees, and encourages informed civic participation in local elections to amplify the voice of public workers.
- Member Education on Political and Civic Engagement member educationEquips members with clear understanding of their rights and limitations regarding political expression as City employees, and encourages informed civic participation in local elections through outreach and candidate awareness.
- Member Education on Political and Civic Engagement member educationEquips union members with knowledge about their rights and limitations regarding political expression as City employees, while encouraging informed civic participation in local elections and broader outreach within their communities.
- Worker Rights and Safety Education worker_rights_educationEducates union members on their legal rights in the workplace, including Weingarten rights during investigatory interviews, federal safety rights under OSHA, and protections against retaliation, to empower informed and safe participation in public service.
- Worker Rights and Safety Education worker_rights_educationEmpowers union members with knowledge of their legal rights in the workplace, including Weingarten rights during investigatory interviews, federal safety rights under OSHA, and protections against retaliation, through targeted education and practical guidance.
- Worker Rights and Safety Education worker_rights_educationEmpowers union members with knowledge of their legal rights in the workplace, including Weingarten rights during investigatory interviews, federal safety protections, and the right to a safe work environment free from retaliation, through targeted education and training.
- Workplace Safety Training and Awareness safety_training_and_guidanceEnhances worker safety through proactive education on hazard-specific practices (e.g., ladder safety, heat exposure) and promotes a culture of mutual care by providing actionable safety reminders and protocols.
- Workplace Safety Training and Hazard Guidance safety_training_and_guidanceProvides members with practical safety training, hazard-specific guidelines (e.g., ladder use, heat exposure), and peer accountability practices to prevent injuries and promote a culture of safety in high-risk work environments.
- Workplace Safety Training and Hazard Guidance safety_training_and_guidanceImproves on-the-job safety by providing members with practical safety campaigns, reminders, and detailed hazard-specific guidelines—such as ladder safety and heat protection—to prevent injuries and promote peer accountability.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
AFSCME Retirees Chapter 97
Organizes retired public service workers in Arizona to advocate for retirement security, pensions, Medicare, and Social Security benefits
Weingarten Rights Assistance
Provides guidance and support to union members exercising their right to union representation during investigatory interviews that may lead to disciplinary action
Workplace Safety Advocacy
Offers resources and education on occupational safety including heat stress prevention, ladder safety, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Your Money, Your Goals
Free financial education program developed in partnership with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help members manage personal finances
relationships · 10
who they work with
- ASU Education Info Partner — Partner resource listed under member resources
- American Federation of Labor (AFL) Partner — Granted a charter to AFSCME in 1936.
- American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Network — Part of AFSCME, which is described as the leading voice for public service workers and retirees.
- Arizona AFL-CIO Partner — Partner organization listed under member resources
- City Of Phoenix Retirees Association Partner — Partner organization listed under member resources
- City of Phoenix Employees' Retirement System Partner — Partner organization listed under member resources
- City of Phoenix Municipal Employees Association (COPMEA) Partner — Partner organization listed under member resources
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Partner — Partners to offer free financial educational sessions called "Your Money, Your Goals" to members.
- LegalShield Partner — Provides members with access to affordable legal and identity theft protection services.
- OSHA Government — References OSHA recommendations for workplace safety and informs members of their right to request an OSHA inspection.