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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860207541 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.afscme449.org
revenue
$353K
expenses
$454K
net assets
$339K
employees
6
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Public service employees union which advocates fairness in the workplace, excellence in public service, and prosperity and the opportunity to earn a living wage.

profile · synthesized from sources

AFSCME Local 449 is a labor union representing public service employees in Arizona. It advocates for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members, and engages in political organizing to support candidates who champion public service workers' rights. The local also provides member benefits, scholarships, and support for specific member groups like women, veterans, and young workers.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

AFSCME Family Scholarship
A $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors each year.
AFSCME PEOPLE
The union's political action arm that fights for candidates who support public service workers and their rights.
AFSCME WOMEN
Organizes AFSCME women to advocate for rights, respect, and political influence in elections, particularly for public service workers.
Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
A one-time $5,000 scholarship awarded annually to an AFSCME member for higher education.
Member Benefits Program
Provides AFSCME members with access to discounts and benefits through Union Plus.
Next Wave
Empowers and unites young AFSCME members in the fight for dignity, respect, and economic prosperity.
Union Plus Scholarship
Scholarship program for active and retired AFSCME members, spouses, and dependent children.
Union Scholars
A summer internship program for students of color passionate about social justice and workers’ rights.
Veterans Advocacy
Advocates for and supports activities within the local that are of special interest to veterans, including grievance support for benefits.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Financial Oversight & Compliance Management 6 activities
    • Local Union Financial Management
      Manages local union funds by receiving, receipting, and depositing them into FDIC-insured banks, requiring dual signatures for withdrawals, and maintaining records of receipts and disbursements. This includes preparing and submitting monthly membership reports and per capita tax payments to the International Union, and submitting annual statements of assets.
    • Local Union Financial Management
      Manages local union funds by receiving, receipting, and depositing them into FDIC-insured banks, requiring dual signatures for withdrawals, and maintaining records of receipts and disbursements.
    • Local Union Financial Management
      Manages local union funds by receiving, receipting, depositing, and requiring dual signatures for withdrawals. Prepares and submits monthly membership reports, ensures per capita tax payments, submits annual asset statements, maintains financial records, and distributes quarterly financial statements to members.
    • Local Union Financial Management
      Manages local union funds by receiving, receipting, and depositing them into FDIC-insured banks, requiring dual signatures for withdrawals, and maintaining records of receipts and disbursements.
    • Reporting and Compliance with International Union
      Prepares and submits monthly membership reports, ensures monthly per capita tax payments, and submits annual statements of assets to the International Union.
    • Reporting and Compliance with International Union
      Prepares and submits monthly membership reports, ensures monthly per capita tax payments are sent, and submits annual statements of assets to the International Union.
  • Public Safety Workforce Advocacy 6 activities
    • Operates political advocacy arm (AFSCME PEOPLE)
      Runs AFSCME PEOPLE, a political action committee that advances the union’s policy and electoral priorities.
    • Political Action and Advocacy
      Operates AFSCME PEOPLE, a political action arm of the union, to advocate for public service workers.
    • Political Action and Lobbying
      Operates AFSCME PEOPLE, a political action arm of the union, to advocate for policies that benefit public service workers.
    • Political Action and Lobbying
      Operates AFSCME PEOPLE, a political action arm of the union, to influence policy and support candidates aligned with workers' rights.
    • Political Action through AFSCME PEOPLE
      Operates AFSCME PEOPLE, which serves as the political action arm of the union.
    • Political advocacy through AFSCME PEOPLE
      Operates AFSCME PEOPLE, the union's political action arm, to advance worker-focused policies and candidates.
  • Specialized Educational Resource Provision 6 activities
    • Runs summer internship program for students of color
      Operates a summer internship program for students of color interested in social justice and workers' rights, providing experiential learning and leadership development opportunities.
    • Social Justice and Workers' Rights Internship Program
      Runs a summer internship program for students of color interested in social justice and workers' rights.
    • Social Justice and Workers' Rights Internship Program
      Runs a summer internship program for students of color interested in social justice and workers' rights.
    • Summer Internship Program
      Runs a summer internship program for students of color interested in social justice and workers' rights.
    • Summer Internship Program
      Runs a summer internship program for students of color interested in social justice and workers' rights.
    • Summer internship program for students of color
      Runs an annual summer internship program focused on social justice and workers' rights for students of color.
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation 3 activities
    • Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation
      Secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for public service workers through collective bargaining, provides representation to defend workers' rights in the workplace, and enforces collective bargaining agreements.
    • Collective bargaining and enforcement for public service workers
      Secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining and enforces these agreements to protect member rights and working conditions in the workplace.
    • Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements
      Secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for public service workers through collective bargaining and enforces these agreements to protect member rights and working conditions.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 3 activities
    • Conducts regular division meetings
      Holds monthly division meetings, occurring on either the first Thursday at 6:00 PM or the third Saturday of each month, to organize members and discuss union business.
    • Division Meetings
      Holds monthly division meetings on the first Thursday at 6:00 PM, on the third Saturday of each month, and remotely on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to facilitate communication and engagement among members.
    • Regular division meetings for member engagement
      Holds recurring division meetings on multiple schedules (monthly in-person and remote options) to coordinate union activities and engage members.
  • Union Representation for Skilled and Public Sector Workers 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Public Service Workers
      Secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for public service workers through collective bargaining and defends workers' rights in the workplace by enforcing collective bargaining agreements.
    • Advocacy for Public Service Workers
      Secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for public service workers through collective bargaining, and defends workers' rights in the workplace by enforcing collective bargaining agreements.
  • Emergency Relief for Youth During Crises 2 activities
    • Delivers essential public services during emergencies
      Provides critical public services such as health care, emergency services, child care, transportation, sanitation, and public safety, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Delivery of essential public services during emergencies
      Provides critical public services such as health care, emergency response, child care, transportation, sanitation, and public safety, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Appointment-Based Service Access 1 activity
    • In-Person Office Services
      Provides in-person office services during regular weekday business hours, with availability by appointment.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Annual scholarship programs for students and members
      Awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship to high school seniors and a one-time $5,000 scholarship to AFSCME members pursuing higher education each year.
    • Awards scholarships to students and members
      Annually awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship to high school seniors and a one-time $5,000 scholarship to an AFSCME member pursuing higher education.
    • Local Union Governance and Administration
      Presides over general membership and executive board meetings, appoints committees, countersigns checks, provides quarterly reports to the membership, and maintains records of meeting proceedings and official correspondence. Also serves as custodian of local union property and distributes quarterly financial reports to all divisions.
    • Local Union Governance and Administration
      Presides over general membership and executive board meetings, appoints committees, countersigns checks, provides quarterly reports to the membership, and maintains records of meeting proceedings and official correspondence.
    • Local Union Governance and Administration
      Presides over general membership and executive board meetings, appoints committees, countersigns checks, provides quarterly reports, assists the president, and keeps records of meeting proceedings and official correspondence.
    • Local Union Governance and Administration
      Presides over general membership and executive board meetings, appoints committees, countersigns checks, provides quarterly reports, maintains records of proceedings, and manages official correspondence for the local union.
    • Member Representation at Pima Community College
      Has elected officers including a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary to represent members at Pima Community College.
    • Member Representation at Pima Community College
      Has elected officers including a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary to represent members at Pima Community College.
    • Member Representation at Pima Community College
      Has elected officers including a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary to represent members at Pima Community College.
    • Provides workplace representation for workers' rights
      Offers representation to defend workers' rights in the workplace, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to labor protections.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship to high school seniors annually and a one-time $5,000 scholarship annually to an AFSCME member for higher education.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship annually to high school seniors and a one-time $5,000 scholarship annually to an AFSCME member for higher education.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship annually to high school seniors and a one-time $5,000 scholarship annually to an AFSCME member for higher education.
    • Workplace representation for workers' rights
      Provides direct representation to defend workers' rights in employment-related matters and workplace disputes.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$353K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$352K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$414
expenses
Total expenses$454K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$149K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$339K
Cash$337K
Investments$0
Liabilities$252
Net assets$339K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Amanda Carter — Trustee
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AFSCME Network — AFSCME Local 449 is an affiliate of the national AFSCME organization, which offers scholarship programs to members and families.
  • AFSCME Network — AFSCME Local 449 is part of the larger AFSCME national organization, accessing and sharing resources such as COVID-19 guidance.
  • AFSCME Local 449 Network — Local union chapter representing Pima County employees
  • El Rio Health Partner — AFSCME Local 449 represents employees at El Rio Health
  • International Union Network — Submits monthly membership reports and per capita tax payments to the International Union.
  • NAPE LU 61 Partner — Encourages members to follow NAPE LU 61.
  • NAPE/AFSCME Partner — Partnered with NAPE/AFSCME to prevail in grievances for military veterans regarding denied benefits.
  • Tucson Unified School District Partner — Represents employees working within the Tucson Unified School District
  • Union Plus Partner — Provides member discounts and benefits to AFSCME members through a partnership