The ASPTEA EDGE
 

What is the ASPTEA Edge? Many unit 7 employees are not aware that being a  member of ASPTEA will provide you with a myriad of resources. As a member you will have access to current information that will be helpful to you throughout your career at the city of Phoenix, as well as special services and networking opportunities.  Take a look at what your membership provides…..

ADVOCACY TOOLBOX
 

• Board leadership providing a voice in wage and benefit negotiations
• Representation in all employee matters
• Membership Meetings
• Access to ASPTEA Insights – Webpage Members Only Section which includes:
  
  • Newsletters with information on current issues including:
    • Retirement
    • Career Advice
    • Employee Rights
    • PMG’s
    • NOI’s and other discipline issues
    • Grievances 
    • Premium Pay
    • Member Blog

Additional Member benefits include:

Employment Insurance - Your Career and your Reputation are your most valuable assets – Unforeseen things happen to good employees and ASPTEA protects professional City employees who encounter career threatening situations.  We serve as your Career Insurance Policy and we’re here to help you with issues such as:

• Retroactive Travel Policy Changes
• Alternative work schedules
• Reengineering
• Budget Reductions resulting in Layoffs 
• Challenging Work Environment

Special Services           
 

•  Legal Services with Napier Law Firm Included with Membership
  • Free Will Preparation and legal consultation
  • Reduced Attorney Fees for non employment issues
  • Attorney on retainer to protect your career if necessary
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy
• Educational Scholarships for member's children
• Verizon Cell Phone Discount

Employment and Networking Opportunities

• Conferences/workshops/ seminars
• Brownbag Presentations
• Social Events
• Recruitment Incentives