FAQ – Contract Negotiations for 2010
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Steve Ryan in Budget, News
In late June, the new MOU for 2010 through 2012 will go into effect. Stewards and staff members from the Local 2960 have been busy answering as many questions and concerns as possible from the members in all of our departments. However, we discovered that many of you are asking the same things. We wanted [...]
New Contract Ratified
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Steve Ryan in Budget, News
With the final ballots counted, recounted and sealed, it is official. The proposed concession package has been ratified by the general membership of the Local 2960.
The final count was 85% in favor of the package and 15% opposed.
Approximately 40% of the 1008 registered union members showed up to cast their vote on Friday. It was [...]
From the President’s Desk
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Nancy Gray in Budget, News
By now you should have received your ratification notice on the tentative agreement reached with the City of Phoenix for the 2010-2012 M.O.U. The concessions along with the 2% food tax approved by the City Council will save approximately 170 jobs in our unit.
Our negotiations team was not happy about agreeing to concessions, but unfortunately [...]
Wage Concession Package for 2010-2012
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by AFSCME Local 2960 in Budget, News
The AFSCME Local 2960 Executive Board has settled on a wage concession package for 2010-2012. Up to 170 Unit III employees will be able to keep their jobs due to the proposed 2% City Food Tax as well as the concessions listed below. The positions in question were slated for elimination in April of this [...]
AFSCME Members Rally to Support Tax on Food
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by AFSCME Local 2960 in Budget, News
On Tuesday, February 4th, the City Council voted 6 to 3 to approve a 2% sales tax on food items purchased within the City of Phoenix. This needed revenue stream places an estimated 12 million dollars back into the budget for the fiscal year 2010.
It is likely that the sales tax will save several hundred [...]
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 Karen Poe. [...]
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 this [...]
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 you still have a survey that [...]
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 Manager. [...]
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. [...]