Trustee Election Results
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Steve Ryan in News
An election for a three year Trustee position for AFSCME Local 2960 was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Local 2960’s office. This was done in accordance with the AFSCME International Constitution. By unanimous vote, Natasha Nimmer was reelected to her position as Trustee. The Trustee Board consists of Natasha Nimmer, Mark Long and [...]
From the President’s Desk
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Nancy Gray in News
I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of our members a very happy holiday season. Our negotiations team has been meeting and reviewing the member surveys and suggestions to come up with proposals for the next MOU. We start negotiations with the City of Phoenix in Jan. Mailed separately earlier [...]
2010 Negotiation Survey Results
Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
Negotiation surveys are trickling back to the Local 2960 office. With less than 10% of the total surveys returned, some preliminary results have been tabulated. The following items are currently on the top of the negotiation agenda for January 2010. Increase Wages Increase Deferred Comp Increase Leave Time Increase Longevity Holiday / Vacation Time If [...]
David Cavazos Set To Take Office
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
November 6th marks a new day in the leadership of the City of Phoenix. It will be the first day that David Cavazos assumes the post of City Manager. His message to all City employees is posted below. It was sent out via city email on November 5th. Tomorrow is my first day as City [...]
Farewell Message from Frank Fairbanks
Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
The following farewell message was sent by Frank Fairbanks via city email to all City of Phoenix employees. It was one of his last acts as City Manager. Dated November 5th, he writes: It is very sad for me to be sending my last message to you. I have truly enjoyed working with you. You [...]
David Cavazos Named New City Manager
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
The following was announced via city email on October 26th. David Cavazos was named today as the new Phoenix city manager and will begin his new responsibilities Friday, Nov. 6. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and the City Council met today at Phoenix City Hall in an executive session to consider the selection of, and interview [...]
2010-2012 Contract Negotiations
Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
By now, all members should have received your survey in the mail for the upcoming 2010-2012 contract negotiations with the City of Phoenix. If not, you can pick up an original from the Union Office or let one of your stewards know so we can pick one up for you. Feel free to attach additional [...]
Mission Statement
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2960, a community of Union Brothers and Sisters, continuously seeks a better way to build respect and trust for our family by protecting member’s rights through collective bargaining, enforcing the contract and the development of strong political, community and labor based relations. Through the effective mobilizing [...]
Letter from the President
Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by Steve Ryan in News
Members of Local 2960, America is in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. State and local budgets: 45 States are facing budget shortfalls totaling $350 billion through 2011, forcing state and local governments to dramatically cut services or increase taxes. Poverty: Overall participation in the Food Stamp program increased to more than 31 [...]