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Archive for category: ARIZONA

Phoenix Convention Center Workers Protest Border Security Conference

Food Service workers for Aramark at the Phoenix Convention Center picketed during a border security conference where Trump’s border czar Tom Homan spoke.

When workers raised concerns about their safety and requested that Aramark keep DHS personnel away from food service areas, staying consistent with prior commitments allegedly made by the company. Aramark declined to do so. Workers were joined on the picketline by Rep. Yassamin Ansari

Compass Workers at the American Airline Lounges Vote to Authorize a Strike

American Airline Lounge workers employed by Compass Eurest at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport voted 100% to authorize a strike!

Senator Mark Kelly Joins ASU Workers at the Picket Line

Senator Mark Kelly joined Aramark workers picketing at ASU (Arizona State University) as they continue their fight for a fair contract! ASU dining workers are the cooks, cashiers, dishwashers, baristas, and food service workers who serve thousands of students daily on four campuses across the Valley. Captain Kelly (as he is known in Facebook) then posted his support for the workers on his page! Thank you, Captain!
And after joining the workers at the picket line, Captain Kelly joined more workers and activists at the Worker Power Gala in Phoenix. Thank you Senator for all you are doing!

NO KINGS PROTESTS IN AZ, OC, AND DTLA!

On March 28, 2026, an estimated 8 million people participated in over 3,300 “No Kings” protests across all 50 U.S. states and in several international locations. Local 11 participated in three protests, in AZ, in OC, and in DTLA! In Los Angeles we gathered signatures For the Overpaid CEOs tax, in Phoenix we teamed with Worker Power and asked people to send a letter to ASU asking them not to pay poverty wages to their cafeteria workers, and in Anaheim our Co-President Ada Briceño addressed the protesters while we collected signatures for the billionaire tax petition.

Check out the pictures here!

12NEWS: ‘Suffocating’: Workers at ASU Panda Express strike, citing unsafe heat conditions after worker hospitalized, union says

Workers at a Downtown Phoenix ASU Panda Express have walked off, citing unsafe heat conditions and urging a state investigation, according to a union complaint.

“It is suffocating”, said Vanessa Martinez, one of the Aramark workers at ASU the complaint was filed on behalf of. “I dread going into work most days. I have asthma flare-ups, and they get worse while I’m cooking. I’ve broken out in hives, and I was hospitalized for dehydration; the heat is just unbearable.”

Food service workers and students walk the picket lines at ASU

Food service workers at ASU had picket lines throughout their four campuses as they fight for a new contract. They have been protesting for better wages and benefits since last summer. So if you’re heading to class and you run into a picket line, join the workers in their call for a fair contract!

2nd Non-Violence Direct Action Training in Phoenix!

We gathered with so many incredible people for a second training on Non-Violent Direct Action in Phoenix! Nearly 150 activists, workers, elected leaders, and community partners came together to ground ourselves and commit together to the practice of nonviolent direct action, built on the foundation of Reverend James Lawson Jr.’s teachings. Freedom is a constant struggle, but in the words of the 6th principle of nonviolence: “Nonviolence believes the universe is on the side of justice. The moral arc bends toward justice — but only when we push, together, with discipline and faith.”

ASU Aramark Workers Went ON STRIKE!

Aramark at Arizona State University workers are an essential part of our university community. They are the baristas, food servers, dishwashers, catering servers, and cooks who serve our faculty, staff, and students across four campuses.

Workers bravely walked out on strike in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a pathway to retire with dignity.

See the pictures of the strike here.

Phoenix Passes New Heat Ordinance Protections

Phoenix City Council voted to improve heat protections for workers! Thank you to the entire council for voting unanimously to protect working people, and a special shoutout to everyone who turned out and put work in to make this happen. Read more here!

Sky Cafe Workers File Wage Theft Complaints

Since Sky Café took over the American Airlines food service contract at Sky Harbor in Phoenix, AZ, at least six workers allege they were not paid for all hours worked. As a result, six wage theft complaints have been filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona. An additional complaint has been filed with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office alleging that at least five workers were effectively paid below Arizona’s minimum wage. Workers are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations, accountability for any violations found, and stronger worker protections for companies operating at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.