Austin Pets Allied Workers

02/19/2025

United and strong, we're committed to reaching the bargaining table and securing a fair contract for our employees.

We stand as the voice for both our team and the animals we care for.

Let’s bite back—metaphorically, of course. Together, we’ll make it happen!

We encourage all employees to sign a union membership application and reach out with any questions or concerns. Your voice matters!

forever!
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01/21/2025

! is positioned to lose its union eligibility unless new staff members sign up for membership.

If you want to see better protections for the animals and your coworkers, sign up today.

If you have any questions, please message us!

Membership Application. Check here: To the Officers and Members of District Lodge No. 776 (the “Lodge” or “Union”), I hereby tender my application for membership in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). I understand that while I may be required to tender mo...

12/08/2024

APAW Staff:

Meet our new IAM representative, Cory!

Cory will be visiting Better Half on Thursday 12/12 @ 6 PM - 9 PM.

Tell your coworkers/friends and help us spread the word!

11/05/2024

Friends of APAW, we hope to see you all for this month's First Tuesday, tonight at 8:15, at Cosmic Coffee South! We'll bring the games! Don't forget your plus-ones & let's have some fun!
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P.S. keep an eye out for our holiday social schedule!

11/01/2024

We are purrleased to announce the winners of our pet costume contest!

💀 Scariest Costume is our friend, Sasuke- we NEVER wanna see a kitty punished, we believe all fur baby crimes are purrmissable!

👻 Funniest Costume is our friend, Remi- he is handsome and pulling off the look!

🎃 Our SCREAM THING is our friend Izzy! She is the most spooktacular ghost we've laid our eyes on and the absolute best girlie!

Humans have been contacted and goodie boxes are in progress to their homes!

Thanks for participating!

We look forward to crowning new winners next year

🦇Bat's all for now, folks!

10/29/2024

2 more days to show us your fantastic fur babies in their costumes!
We've got tons of groovy prizes to win for you and your pets, as well as LMNT electrolytes to keep ya hydrated! Comment your pictures below or tag us!!

Friends and supporters of APAW,
We are boo-yond excited to invite you to participate in our online pet costume contest from now until October 30th. TAG US IN YOUR ENTRY!! Feel free to invite your friends to participate as well—this contest is open to our community and supporters! **Winners will be announced on Halloween!**

10/26/2024

There's still time to enter your fur babies!
Tag us in your post or share in the comments!

10/10/2024

Don't forget to enter your in our ! You've got 20 days left!! We've got 3 categories to win, APAW swag, hydration from LMNT, as well as prizes tailored to your pet! Enter today!

10/04/2024

Friends and supporters of APAW,
We are boo-yond excited to invite you to participate in our online pet costume contest from now until October 30th. TAG US IN YOUR ENTRY!! Feel free to invite your friends to participate as well—this contest is open to our community and supporters! **Winners will be announced on Halloween!**

06/09/2024

We are still absolutely PAWstruck by our win!✊️🐾

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2024 – Austin Pets Allied Workers (APAW) at Austin Pets Alive! (APA) animal shelters have won a vote to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 776, making it the country’s biggest union of animal shelter workers. The victory c...