US Airways flight attendants approve new contract, just in time to do it again

Flight attendants at US Airways approved a new contract that wraps up some unfinished business from the airline's 2005 merger with America West. 

Some city employee unions reach a deal, but police union holding out for full pay restoration

The labor unions that represent Phoenix city employees have ratified pay and benefit agreements, but the Phoenix police union has rejected the deal.

Bus strike prompts additional union-related legislation

A recent strike by Phoenix and Tempe bus drivers against their employer, Veolia Transportation, may come back to haunt them. 

Union members try to stop anti-union bills

Four bills introduced at the state legislature target public employee unions. Supporters say the measures will save taxpayer’s money. But union members disagree.

Senate approves renewal process for public employee union dues

The state senate passed a bill that forces members of public employee union to annually request union dues be deducted from their paychecks.

Bill proposed to ban bargaining with public employee unions

State senator Rick Murphy explains why he supports bills that make it illegal for government agencies to collectively bargain with employee groups. Sheri Van Horsen, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees explains why she thinks this legislation is bad for Arizona.

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