OUR STATEMENTS
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF LGBTQ+ FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS
UCWAZ commends President Crow and ABOR for condemning Turning Point USA (TPUSA) as a result of repeated harassment and a violent attack against members of the university community, which are in direct violation of the ABOR code of conduct. But the administration must now take concrete action to ban TPUSA from campus and unregister its university organization.
UCWAZ also supports the broader demands of ASU’s LGBTQ+ community as they work to build a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus. While we affirm the right to free speech at ASU, when a campus organization threatens that right with an assault on the physical safety and well-being of an ASU community member, that organization forfeits its right to a place at the table. These actions must be taken immediately to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty on ASU campus, especially the members of our LGBTQ+ community, and to ensure, as President Crow maintains, that “ASU will do all that we can to end the bullying and intimidation” and “reduce threats against the members of the ASU community.”
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF ABORTION RIGHTS
Our official statement on the Arizona Supreme Court's April 9th near-total abortion ban ruling:
"Recently, as a result of a 4-2 ruling, the state of Arizona effectively joined 16 other US states where abortion is virtually outlawed. The United Campus Workers of Arizona, UCWAZ, vehemently oppose this decision.
UCWAZ affirms the right to an abortion and stands in solidarity with those disproportionately affected by this ruling, including women, working class, racial, and sexual and gender minorities. The decision reinforces a patriarchal structure in which bodily autonomy is granted only to those in positions of power, furthering the control our jobs extend over our private lives.
The labor movement has long been a space of liberation, and we remain committed to fighting for a future in which reproductive justice is afforded to all.
Reproductive care is healthcare. Reproductive rights are workers’ rights."
In solidarity, Your Fellow Workers at UCWAZ
STATEMENT ON CLARIFICATION OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FROM ASU ADMINISTRATION
UCWAZ is aware of efforts by the ASU Office of the Provost to aggressively implement local residency requirements for full-time employees.
Legislative and Political Action Committee (LPAC)
While we work towards change within our schools, we must also work towards changes to the political landscape to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the future we’re fighting for.
Contribute to our Political Action Fund (PAF) - this fund helps us support political candidates and campaigns that will support our issues.
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We encourage you to call your reps and legislatures to ask them to support our union’s petition/letter for safe re-entry.
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) is a great place to start if you’re looking to become more involved in your community.
We encourage you to get involved in any and all ways possible. Get involved with the committee!
Actions You Can Take
Contact Your Representatives
Request to Speak
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is a virtual process that lets citizens give Arizona state lawmakers thoughts and opinions on bills.
Requesting to Speak is a way get involved in state politics, to stay informed on the bills that affect us, and to hold our elected officials accountable.
For more information, we recommend visiting Civic Engagement Beyond Voting’s (CEBV) RTS page. They have RTS trainings, glossaries, and more! The Arizona Legislature’s official Request to Speak Guide is linked here.
To ensure your opinion is heard, contact your representatives directly via email, mail, or by telephone.
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