Tune in now as AFGE members discuss staffing and sequestration concerns from the Midwest Regional Training

Matthew Hokenson

The show, which originally aired on Friday, June 14, is now available on demand.

AFGE Department of Veterans Affairs Local 390 President Matthew Hokenson addressed low caregiver staffing levels at the VA and the impact on patient care.

Heather Luis

Heather Luis, treasurer of AFGE’s National Meat Graders Council 200, then provided a look inside the Department of Agriculture’s meat grading process.

Bill Austin

AFGE Department of Defense Local 2955 member Bill Austin reacted to DoD furloughs and the effect on employee morale and the local economy.

Tucker McDonald

Lastly, AFGE Field Mobilization Director Tucker McDonald discussed AFGE’s field mobilization plan to fight back against sequestration and federal employee furloughs.