activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Organizing and conducting biennial conventions Member Meetings and ConventionsThe organization holds biennial conventions, such as the 81st Biennial Convention in Yuma, AZ, where officers are installed and organizational matters are addressed.
- Participating in labor and political eventsThe organization actively participates in various labor union conventions, political events, and public service celebrations, often alongside elected officials, to represent its members and engage in broader labor movement activities.
- Recognizing members Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsThe organization recognizes outstanding members, such as Shirley Hise of Branch 6156, who was named the 2025 Member of the Year.
advocacy · 2
- Advocating for political figuresThe organization supports political figures like Senator Mark Kelly by urging members to sign petitions in response to attacks on their character and career.
- Endorsing political candidates Candidate Endorsements by Professional GroupsThe organization endorses candidates for political office, including congressional districts in Arizona, to support individuals aligned with their interests.
capacity building · 1
- Offering scholarshipsThe organization provides scholarship opportunities to its union members and their dependents to support their educational pursuits.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Grassroots mobilization for political advocacy civic_advocacyThe organization mobilizes its members and the public to take action—such as signing petitions and supporting targeted legislation—to defend public officials and advance policy priorities.
- Member education and support programming member_support_servicesProvides educational resources and support services to union members and their families as a core benefit, strengthening member engagement and capacity.
- Political action through campaign support political_actionStrengthens political influence by building and leveraging its Political Action Committee (LCPF) to support elected officials aligned with union interests.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Doherty & Donelon Scholarships
National scholarship program for NALC members and their dependents, administered at the national level with participation from Arizona members.
Gerald Patrick Gaskin Scholarship
Scholarship program for dependents of Arizona letter carrier union members.
Letter Carrier Political Fund (LCPF)
Political action fund that supports candidates who advocate for postal workers and labor rights through member contributions and endorsements.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- AFL-CIO Partner — Attended the AFL-CIO Western Regional Convening and participated in the "It's Better In A Union Bus Tour".
- AZ AFL-CIO Partner — Attended the AZ AFL-CIO Biennial Convention and Labor Day Luncheon, and participated in the "It's Better In A Union Bus Tour".
- Arizona AFL-CIO Partner — Collaborates with Arizona AFL-CIO on a petition in support of Senator Mark Kelly.
- KJZZ Partner — Participated in an interview published by KJZZ.
- Maricopa Area Labor Federation / AZ AFL-CIO Partner — Sponsors the Andy Ward scholarship for union members and their dependents in Maricopa County
- NALC Network — State association affiliated with national union organization offering scholarships and political engagement programs
- Shirley Hise Branch 6156 Partner — Shirley Hise, a member of Branch 6156, was recognized as the 2025 Member of the Year.
- Union Plus Partner — Provides scholarship opportunities for members, spouses, and children of NALC and other participating unions