Arizona Corrections Association

This week at the APA...

The APA has been VERY busy this week at the legislature. The association was weighed-in on proposed gun legislation, police practice and procedure proposals, retirement issues, and the budget just to name a few.

Arizona State Legislature will begin a Special Session

The Arizona State Legislature will begin a Special Session on Monday, February lst to address the State's Budget shortfall. There are two legislative measures being put forth for a special election in May we need your support.

2009 Year in Review

The year 2009 was marked by major events and revelations not only in the political arena but in a manner that affected each of us in our day to day lives, whether we realized it or not.

A New Beginning: ACA

As corrections officers, we've made a commitment to the citizens. Citizens of the state rely upon us to provide them protection. They trust us to man the walls. The history of DOC labor representation is like a picture of a wall void of manpower. A picture of indifference and ineffectiveness. A picture of failure: failing to protect members, failing to provide vision, failing to present a voice.

A note on the state budget by the ACA president

There will be many proposals being circulated during the next several days and weeks regarding the State's Budget crisis. Keep in mind that they are exactly what the words mean - a PROPOSAL!!! Nothing has been decided...

December 2009 Newsletter

Much has happened since our last newsletter. Arizona State Treasurer Dean Martin on December 6 in an interview on Channel 12 News confirmed what we had related in our last newsletter – That privatization of prisons was not an option at this time and the State was pursuing the Sale and Lease Back option in its attempt to resolve the budget shortfall.

State Budget Update

Arizona State Treasurer Dean Martin in an interview on Sunday with Channel 12 News confirmed what our lobbyist Brian Livingston has indicated for weeks - Privatization of State Prisons is not a viable option.

November 2009 Newsletter

The Arizona Corrections Association (ACA) has been continuously attacked by other organizations, who have no agenda other than their own personal aspirations. The ACA has been from its inception and will always be driven by the concept “members first and above all.”

With the issue of privatization, all our efforts have been devoted to protecting the employment rights of all DOC staff and opposing not only privatization but staff rotation, to include protecting your shift and RDOs.

Prison Privatization

There is no talk of privatization at this time. Because of the law that was passed last session RFIs (Request for Information) were distributed but not RFPs (Request for Purchase). Bids can only be accepted when an RFP is issued. Even if an RFP is issued, this does not necessarily mean privatization will occur.

ACA Newsletter for October 2009

In this issue

Privatization and what it means
ACA membership meeting
Know and understand your rights
Other issues you should know
Association benefits
Hard economic times
APA cancels annual convention
Upcoming holiday fundraiser
Membership continues to grow

The Arizona Corrections Association (ACA) was created to afford corrections staff the protection they deserve and expect.