September 08, 2023 Arizona 911 dispatchers, the ‘first of the first responders,’ win treatment for PTSD Arizona 911 dispatchers win treatment for PTSD under a new law. Read More
August 11, 2023 At Phoenix ‘Staff the Front Lines’ stop, governor, mayor join AFSCME president, workers Arizona’s governor and Phoenix’s mayor joined AFSCME’s president and local AFSCME members for the latest stop on our union’s “Staff the Front Lines” bus tour. Read More
September 16, 2021 AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes Kanika Jones, a Head Start case worker in Phoenix and member of AFSCME Local 2960, added her voice to a growing chorus calling for higher taxes on the wealthy. Read More
March 02, 2021 Arizona paramedic and Never Quit winner was first inspired by fifth grade teacher Meet Keith Lowry, a paramedic in Northern Arizona and member of AFSCME Local 2960, who’s a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 07, 2020 Joe Biden’s economic leadership is inspiring AFSCME members to vote Joe Biden’s tax policies will benefit working people. Donald Trump’s tax policies benefit himself and his corporate buddies. Read More
July 24, 2020 Arizona poll shows overwhelming support for federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools A new poll of Arizona voters shows overwhelming, bipartisan support – 75% – for federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and school districts. Read More
April 15, 2020 911 Operators: ‘The First of the First Responders’ This week is a moment to honor and celebrate the work of 911 operators across the country. Read More
April 08, 2020 AZ Paramedic: ‘We Need Leadership From the Federal Government’ It’s become a familiar refrain from first responders like Michelle Prentice of Arizona – they need more protective gear. Read More
March 27, 2020 Arizona EMS Workers Put Their Communities First but Struggle to Find Resources Patti Davidson, an Arizona paramedic, describes how she ventures into battle with COVID-19 without all the weapons she needs. Read More
March 25, 2020 ‘Ready to Hold the Line’ in Arizona In one remote Arizona retirement community, EMS workers are watching and waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to strike. Read More
April 16, 2019 Survivors of Fallen Member Gain Health Coverage Thanks to AFSCME Deceased AFSCME member Robert Scully’s family now has health insurance, thanks to Local 2960. Read More
August 01, 2018 A Seat at the Table for EMS Workers in Prescott, Arizona “We have a voice at the table with someone fighting for us." Read More
May 21, 2018 EMS Week: Acknowledging EMS Professionals EMS Week is a chance to acknowledge and thank EMS professionals for their skill, bravery and service to our communities. Read More
March 07, 2018 EMS Workers at AMR Win Big First Contract in Arizona In a strong first contract win, AFSCME EMS workers in Maricopa County, Arizona, push forward confidently. Read More