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AFGE: TSA Must Enforce Due Process - 12-21-2011

Two Senators Target Federal Workers' Pay, Benefits - 10-14-2011
Senators Lieberman and Collins? deficit reduction plan hits federal employees hard, leaves contractors largely unscathed

Federal Protective Service Union Calls for Immediate Action to Reform FPS - 7-18-2011
Union Releases "Federal Building In-Security: A Chronicle of Government Inaction"

Ryan's Budget Plan a 'Shameful Attack' on Public Workers, Union Leader says - 4-13-2011
Proposal relies on false, misleading claims to suit partisan agenda

TSA Union: Vote “No” to Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Amendment - 2-3-2011
AFGE encourages Senate to defeat amendment to bar TSA collective bargaining

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AFGE Urges Congress to Reject Deficit Commission Plan - 12-3-2010
Proposal targets working-class Americans while boosting coffers of wealthiest

Deficit Commission Cuts Target Federal Workers, American Taxpayers - 12-1-2010
Proposed cuts would decimate vital federal programs and services

AFGE Applauds Action to Reform Federal Protective Service - 9-29-2010
Contractor oversight, additional inspectors vital to securing federal buildings

DHS Union Applauds Addition of Border Patrol, Ice Agents - 8-13-2010
Southwest Border Security Bill a good move, says AFGE

TSA Union Applauds Senate Committees for Voting on TSA Administrator; Urges Swift Action in the Full Senate - 6-25-2010

TSA Union Welcomes New Agency Administrator - 6-25-2010
AFGE looks forward to creating a positive labor-management relationship

TSA Union: Americans Have Waited Too Long for a TSA Administrator - 6-17-2010
AFGE urges swift confirmation of John Pistole

TSA Union: Agency in Desperate Need of an Administrator - 6-10-2010
AFGE urges swift confirmation of John Pistole

Nation's Largest Federal Employee Union Testifies on NSPS Conversion - 6-9-2010
AFGE Offers Insight on Transition

FPS Union Responds to Agency Administrative Changes - 5-26-2010

Ft. Hood Heroes Named Finalists for Service to America Medals Award - 5-5-2010

The American Federation of Government Employees: 250,000 Members and Growing! - 4-29-2010
Nation’s Largest Federal Employees Union Reaches Quarter Million Mark

Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Reminder of Need for Federal Protective Service Law Enforcement Officers - 4-19-2010

Federal Protective Service Union Tells Congress Agency is in Disarray - 3-16-2010
American Federation of Government Employees Testifies Before House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

TSA Union Thanks Lawmakers for Their Support on H.R. 1881 - 3-10-2010
AFGE Urges Congress to Pass the TSA Workforce Enhancement Act

With TSA Administrator in the Wings, AFGE Renews Call for Bargaining Rights - 3-8-2010

Labor Leaders and Hundreds of Union Activists Rally in Support of TSA Bargaining Rights - 2-18-2010

AFGE's Legislative Conference This Week - 2-18-2010
Nation’s Largest Federal Employee Union Issues Rallying Cry for a Stronger Emphasis on Good Government

Federal Employee Union Responds to Obama Budget - 2-1-2010
AFGE Disappointed with Smallest Pay Raise since 1973, Applauds Pay Parity

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison to Promote Public Jobs Plan on "Inside Government" - 12-17-2009
AFGE Member Benefits, Privatization at Federal Protective Service Also to be Addressed

AFGE Applauds Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for Passing Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 - 12-16-2009

AFGE ICE Council Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee - 12-10-2009
Union Criticizes Lax Security Proposals for Detention Facilities

Full Funding at FPS Must Be a Top Priority, Says AFGE - 11-18-2009
FPS union president testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee

AFGE Asks President Obama to End Federal Career Intern Program - 11-18-2009

TSA Union Urges Senate Homeland Security to Report out Southers for TSA - 11-17-2009
Agency in desperate need of a strong leader, says AFGE

NSPS Repealed with Signing of 2010 National Defense Authorization Act - 10-29-2009

FPS Union Applauds DHS Appropriations Transfer of FPS out of ICE - 10-9-2009
Transfer of FPS is critical, says AFGE

ICE Refusing to Answer Questions about Discriminatory Leave for Atlanta Flood Victims - 10-9-2009
Atlanta Field Office director tells union "we are not equals"

AFL-CIO Publicly Backs AFGE as the Union for TSA Workers - 9-22-2009

Labor Secretary Solis Meets with AFGE TSA Members - 9-14-2009
AFGE TSO Shawn Williams speaks before AFL-CIO convention

AFGE TSOs Recognized as House Oversight Committee Passes TSA Bargaining Rights Bill - 9-11-2009
TSA Union is confident of H.R. 1881 full passage

Congressional Budget Analysis Confirms TSA Union's Charge that TSOs Are Underpaid - 9-8-2009

Nation's Largest Federal Employee Union Holds 38th Triennial National Convention - 8-24-2009

AFGE Applauds Markup of Whistleblower Act, Urges Swift Passage - 7-29-2009
Union glad to see protections extended to TSA employee and others not currently covered

Federal Prison Officers Union to Discuss State of Affairs at Bureau of Prisons on "Inside Government" - 7-23-2009
AFGE Radio Show Also to Highlight Recent Excellence in Government Conference

Federal Buildings Too Vulnerable, Says FPS Union - 7-8-2009
AFGE Reacts to GAO Report on FPS Contracting Failures

TSA Union Thanks Lawmakers for Supporting H.R. 1881 - 7-8-2009
AFGE Urges Swift Markup of TSA Workforce Enhancement Act

TSA Must Immediately Suspend Flawed Skills Testing, Says AFGE - 6-22-2009
Union also taking congressional action on the matter

Lack of Preparedness at ICE Putting Employees at Risk, Says AFGE - 6-16-2009
DHS must issue clear, concise policy on pandemic response

Need for Collective Bargaining Evident as TSA Again Lands Bottom Spot of Best Places to Work - 5-20-2009
New TSA administrator is crucial to agency improvement

AFGE Demands Better Agency Planning for Future Epidemics/Pandemics - 5-14-2009

Yes, Take FPS Out of ICE, Says DHS Union - 5-7-2009
AFGE applauds administration decision

AFGE: The Time for TSA Bargaining Rights is Now! - 4-2-2009
Legislation scheduled to be introduced today

TSA Employees in Norfolk to Get Their Own AFGE Local - 3-23-2009
Union's dedication, work and influence make it logical choice for TSOs

AFGE National President Testifies on DHS Personnel Issues - 3-5-2009

On Heels of AFGE Meeting, DHS Secretary Napolitano Acts on TSA - 2-26-2009
Napolitano moves toward affording TSOs bargaining rights

2010 Budget Rings in New Era for Federal Government - 2-26-2009
AFGE Applauds Strengthening of Government Agencies and Services

DHS Secretary Napolitano Sits Down with AFGE National President - 2-23-2009
Immigration reform, TSA among topics of discussion

AFGE Congratulates New Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano - 1-23-2009
Union says Napolitano Will Keep Nation Secure

Survey Shows Increased Dissatisfaction with Management Among TSA Employees - 1-22-2009

AFGE Congratulates Gov. Janet Napolitano on DHS Secretary Nomination - 1-7-2009
Union says Napolitano Will Keep Nation Secure, Foresees Smooth Confirmation

With Dallas Local, AFGE Adds to Reputation as THE Union for TSA Employees - 12-2-2008
Union's dedication, work and influence make it logical choice for TSOs

DHS Personnel System Derailed, Thanks to AFGE Push to Cut Funding - 10-2-2008
Agency nixes misguided MaxHR plan

EEOC Ruling Supports AFGE Claims that TSA Is Bound by the Rehab Act - 8-26-2008

AFGE President John Gage Calls on Presidential Candidates to Reinvest in America - 8-26-2008
Next President Must Restore the Credibility of Public Service

AFGE Calls for Standardized Pay and Training for All Transportation Security Officers - 7-22-2008
Inconsistencies at TSA Lead to Low Morale and Safety Concerns

FPS Union: Agency is Sinking Fast - 6-18-2008
AFGE Local President Urges Congress to Intervene

AFGE Testifies on Recruiting and Hiring the Next Generation of Federal Employees - 5-8-2008

AFGE's "Bargaining for the Future" Project to Be Featured on "Inside Government" - 4-25-2008
Also Hear Where AFGE Stands on Issues at BOP, VA, DHS and DOD

AFGE Adds to Reputation as DHS Union with Coast Guard Certification - 4-2-2008
Coast Guard professional employees vote to consolidate with non-professionals

AFGE Lobbying Congress for Federal Wage Increase - 3-12-2008
Union Says, Federal Wage Increases Needed to Recruit and Retain Personnel

AFGE Applauds Congressional Action on Behalf of Federal Workers - 12-20-2007
2008 Budget Includes 3.5 percent Pay Raise, Restores Federal Protective Service, Defunds Max HR

Congress Makes Historic Reforms in Privatization Process - 12-19-2007

TSA Labor Union Calls for Congress to Pass H.R. 3212 Granting Bargaining Rights and to Mandate Training for Airport Security Officers - 11-2-2007
AFGE president further discusses staffing, technology and employee value issues

AFGE National President John Gage Testifies Before Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs - 10-18-2007
Gage Expresses Concerns over Scope and Enforcement of Hatch Act

TSA Union Urges Support for Lowey Bill, H.R. 3212 - 10-5-2007
Bill would extend collective bargaining rights to TSA employees

Unfair Outsourcing Practices "Falter" Badly, Thanks to Congressional Reforms and Safeguards Pushed by AFGE - 8-1-2007
Union Disputes OMB Claim that Congress Misunderstands "Privatization Mission"

FPS Union Applauds Senate for Including in DHS Appropriations Bill Language Halting Agency Downsizing - 7-27-2007
AFGE Thanks Sen. Clinton for Advocacy on Behalf of FPS Employees

Downsizing Initiative Places New York Federal Buildings at Risk - 6-6-2007
Elimination of federal police officers results in reduced law enforcement patrol and response, says AFGE

AFGE Sues TSA for Reckless Violation of Privacy Act - 5-8-2007
Employee data theft careless and avoidable, union says

Reject FPS Downsizing Initiative, AFGE Tells Congress - 5-1-2007
Agency must remain intact and fully-staffed

Union Leader to Testify at Hearing on Federal Protective Service - 4-30-2007
Agency must remain intact and fully-staffed, says AFGE

FEMA Union: Congress Must Help Restore Agency's Credibility - 4-30-2007
AFGE Recommends FEMA be taken out of DHS, new director hired, Congress investigate operations

Homeland Security Union Leader Testifies on DHS' Morale Crisis - 4-19-2007
AFGE Stresses Importance of Passing H.R. 1684

Homeland Security Union Applauds Vote Repealing MAX-HR - 3-28-2007
AFGE CALLS DHS PERSONNEL SYSTEM "MISGUIDED"

AFGE Has Been, and Will Remain the Union for Transportation Security Officers - 3-27-2007
For five years, AFGE has been the only union to stand behind TSOs

AFGE Efforts Successful as Senate Passes Bill Giving TSA Employees Bargaining Rights - 3-13-2007
TSA Workers One Step Closer to Better Working Conditions

AFGE Admonishes DHS For Decision to Implement Personnel System - 3-9-2007
Already ruled illegal plan detrimental to agency and nation, says Homeland Security union

Senate Votes in Favor of Collective Bargaining for TSA - 3-7-2007
Thanks to AFGE Efforts, TSA Workers Closer to Better Working Conditions

TSA Union Applauds Senate Vote on TSA Amendment - 3-6-2007
Senate moving in right direction, says AFGE

TSA Union Asks Senate to Give TSA Bargaining Rights - 3-5-2007
AFGE Says Bargaining Rights Will Help Keep TSA Mission Intact

TSA Union Influential in Getting Senate to Include TSA Collective Bargaining Rights in 9/11 Commission Bill - 2-15-2007
AFGE Thanks Chairman Lieberman for Supporting TSOs and Introducing Amendment

AFGE Asks President Bush to Pardon Recently Convicted Border Patrol Agents - 2-12-2007
Punishment too harsh for on-the-job shooting, says union

Homeland Security Union Applauds House Cut of Max-HR Funding - 2-6-2007
AFGE Vehemently Opposes Misguided Personnel System for DHS Workers

Bush Proposal Leaves Nation Vulnerable, Says AFGE - 2-6-2007
Bush Proposal/FPS Plan to Eliminate Uniformed Security Jobs Leaves Federal Buildings and the Nation Vulnerable, says AFGE

AFGE to File Appeal in CBP Election Case - 2-1-2007
Union stands firm in conviction that election was biased

FPS Retention Pay Cuts Will Hamper Security Efforts, Lessen Morale AFGE Says - 12-15-2006
DHS union says money saved only a drop in the bucket compared to overall shortfall

FPS Sure to Lose Officers After Cutting Retention Pay, AFGE Says - 12-6-2006
Benefit of keeping bonuses far outweighs cost, union says

AFGE Issues Statement Regarding Corps of Engineers Decision to Abandon A-76 Privatization Review of Locks and Dams - 11-15-2006

AFGE Asks, and Judge Agrees to Maintain Injunction/ Retain Jurisdiction in DHS Personnel System Case - 10-17-2006
Union expresses hope for constructive negotiations

AFGE Efforts Keep DHS Employees on the Job - 10-4-2006
Term employees extended at Citizenship and Immigration Services

Another AFGE Victory as DHS Drops Appeal in Personnel System Lawsuit - 9-26-2006
Union looks to the future for Homeland Security employees

AFGE Files Brief in Response to DoD Appeal of NSPS Decision - 9-26-2006
Union, DoD Coalition Ask District Court to Affirm Earlier Court Ruling

AFGE Concludes Successful Run at Blacks in Government Conference - 8-29-2006
M&O Department Presents Valuable Information to Attendees

AFGE to Have Strong Presence During Blacks in Government Conference - 8-17-2006
Union to Present Career Enhancement Workshops During Annual Event

AFGE Applauds Senate Committee Action to Give All Federal Workers 2.7 Percent Increase - 7-19-2006

FEMA Union Asks If Agency Is Ready For 2006 Hurricane Season - 5-25-2006
Union Says Experienced Staff Continue to Leave FEMA, Capable Leadership Still Needed

Homeland Security Union Responds to Border Shooting - 5-19-2006

Homeland Security Union President Testifies on DHS - 5-18-2006
AFGE President Talks Homeland Security With House Subcommittee

AFGE Win Paves Road for Restoration of CBP Firearms Policy - 5-15-2006
Court of Appeals Rejects FLRA Rationale; Clears Legal Impediments to Reinstatement

Unions Present Oral Arguments Against DHS Personnel System - 4-6-2006

AFGE Responds to Administration's Suggestion to Drop Labor Relations Provisions of Personnel Reform - 3-30-2006

AFGE and NAACP Partner on Investigation Into FEMA Racial Biases - 3-27-2006
NAACP Shows Interest and Assigns Attorney

Customs and Border Protection Election Balloting Begins May 9 - 3-23-2006
AFGE looks to cement its role as the nation’s homeland security union

AFGE National President John Gage Discusses CBP Campaign - 3-23-2006

AFGE Fights to Win Back TSA Screener Jobs in Orlando - 3-1-2006
Wrongfully terminated screeners back on the job

AFGE Wins Decisive Ruling Against DoD Personnel Rules - 2-27-2006

AFGE Skeptical of Latest Katrina Report - 2-23-2006

AFGE Certified as Sole Union for Citizenship and Immigration Services Employees - 2-21-2006
CIS workers join ICE and Border Patrol in union representation

U.S. Ports Understaffed, Mismanaged, says AFGE - 2-21-2006
Administration must evaluate current situation before changing operations

AFGE Criticizes 'Concept Paper' on Law Enforcement System - 2-16-2006
Subcommittees Push Rule Changes for Customs and Border Protection Officers

FEMA Headquarters Union Calls for FEMA to be Established as Stand Alone Agency - 2-15-2006

AFGE National President Continues Tour on Border Protection Issues - 2-9-2006

Oral Arguments for Department of Homeland Security Personnel Regulations Case to Be Heard April 6 - 2-9-2006
AFGE continues to lead fight against MaxHR

AFGE National President Responds to 2007 Budget Proposals - 2-6-2006

AFGE National President Responds to State of the Union Address - 2-1-2006

Department of Homeland Security Employees to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Equal Pay, Treatment for CBP Employees - 1-25-2006

AFGE Argues Against DoD Personnel System in Federal Court, Awaits Ruling - 1-24-2006
DoD Agrees to Postpone Implementation of NSPS until March 1

AFGE to Argue Against DoD Personnel System (NSPS) in Federal Court - 1-23-2006
Federal Judge to Determine Legality, Decide Fate of NSPS

AFGE Slams EEOC Leadership for Flagrant Move to Implement Reorganization Plan - 1-10-2006

AFGE Expands Win of Multi-Million Dollar Decision with Additional Money to Compensate DHS Employees for Unpaid Overtime - 1-10-2006
AFGE says decision cements its status as the Homeland Security Union

AFGE Wins Arbitration for CBP Employee Rights - 12-6-2005
Arbitrator Upholds Local Union Rights on Shifts, Work Assignments

Homeland Security Union Supports 9/11 Commission Findings - 12-5-2005
AFGE criticizes administration for failing in homeland security efforts

DHS 'Emergency' Shows Clear Lack of Confidence, says AFGE - 11-29-2005
Homeland Security Union opposes agency's expedition request

AFGE, DoD Unions Lawsuit Against Department of Defense to Get Hearing - 11-22-2005

DoD Unions Warn That New Personnel System May Cause Corruption, Scandal and Mismanagement - 11-17-2005

AFGE Commends House Democrats Standing Up for CBP Officers, as Committee Defeats Benefits Amendments - 11-17-2005
CBP workers still not afforded same rights as law enforcement officers

AFGE Negotiates Delayed Implementation of DoD Personnel Rules Until February 2006 - 11-16-2005

Homeland Security Union Cross-Appeals DHS Plea - 11-14-2005
AFGE takes steps to ensure fair and just personnel system

Defense Workers' Unions Sue Pentagon - 11-7-2005
AFGE and Other Defense Workers' Unions File Suit Challenging New Personnel System. Proposed Regulations Violate the Law, Evade Congressional Oversight, Say Union Presidents

Law Enforcement Personnel System Concept Paper Cause for Concern, says AFGE - 10-27-2005
Ideas put forth are troubling and do not recognize CBP as law enforcement, union says

AFGE Applauds Senate Bill's Pay Parity Inclusion - 10-21-2005
Pay Raise Language Included in FY06 Bill

AFGE Offers Practical Solutions for Strengthening FEMA - 10-20-2005

Unions, Congressional Members ask Army Secretary not to Dismantle Critical Lock and Dam Operations - 10-17-2005
Secretary Urged to Reclassify Lock and Dam Operations as “Inherently Governmental”

FLRA Grants Successorship to AFGE's Border Patrol Union, Orders Election for Control of Remaining CBP Employees - 10-11-2005

AFGE Beats Back Agency Bid to Implement New Work Rules - 10-7-2005
AFGE, Other Unions Score Major Victory as Judge Denies DHS Motion to Gut Collective Bargaining

Throw Out MaxHR, And Work Together To Improve Personnel System, AFGE Tells DHS Secretary Chertoff - 10-6-2005
Solution to improving regulations is joint collaboration

AFGE National President Gage Testifies Before House on Proposed Federal Personnel Changes - 10-5-2005

Agriculture Union Backs AFGE for Representation of Customs and Border Protection Officers - 10-3-2005
NAAE supports AFGE over NTEU in potential election for CBP members

AFGE Tells Senate: True Personnel Reform Upholds Real Merit Principles - 9-27-2005
New personnel systems in Defense and Homeland Security Departments are destined to fail, says AFGE National President John Gage

Oral Arguments Start in AFGE Suit on Flawed Personnel System For Department of Homeland Security - 9-27-2005

Department of Defense Refuses to Reveal Costs of National Security Personnel System - 9-15-2005
New Personnel System Could COst Tax Payers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Homeland Security Union Responds to Selection of New Homeland Security Chair Peter King - 9-15-2005
AFGE welcomes King to new role; looks forward to working together

AFGE To Oppose DHS Motion To Limit Scope Of Judge's Order - 9-9-2005
Agency cannot separate aspects of system that go hand-in-hand, union says in suit

Hundreds of CBP Officers to Provide Support in Katrina's Wake - 9-2-2005
AFGE Customs and Border Protection officers head to Gulf Region

AFGE Wins Back DHS Employee's Job after Wrongful Termination - 8-26-2005
No legitimate reason for agency to remove employee, said arbitrator

AFGE to Hold Press Conference on Next Steps Following DHS Personnel System Ruling - 8-15-2005
AFGE, Other Unions Scored Major Victory as Judge Blocked DHS Personnel Regs

AFGE Calls for Fresh Start on Homeland Security Work Rules - 8-15-2005
Administration needs to honor intent of Congress, says union president

AFGE, Other Unions Score Major Victory as Judge Rules to Block DHS Personnel System - 8-14-2005
Labor unions win case against agency’s proposed regulations

Defense Unions Question Cost of Personnel Changes - 8-9-2005

AFGE Applauds Senate Bill's Pay Parity Inclusion - 7-19-2005
Pay raise language to be included in FY06 bill

National Homeland Security Council Praises Congressional Effort to Increase Number of Federal Inspectors/Officers - 7-19-2005
Council Renews Call for Better Security at Ports of Entry

AFGE Injunction Request Results in DHS Delay in Implementation of Controversial Work Rules - 7-15-2005
Personnel system case delayed one month

Homeland Security Department's New Focus On Risk Management Applauded By Homeland Security Unions - 7-13-2005
But Final Judgement Reserved until Details Revealed on Border Protection and Immigration Issues

Defense and Homeland Security Unions Warn of Disastrous Consequences from Rush to Remake Federal Government - 7-12-2005
Gage calls federal employees

Homeland Security Union Responds To London Attacks - 7-7-2005
In Wake Of Subway Bombings, AFGE National Homeland Security Council Stands With British First Responders

Federal Workers to Converge On the Capitol to Protest Government-Wide Personnel Systems - 6-28-2005
System Changes Could Impair Service to the American People

AFGE, With Other Unions, Files Motion To Stop New Personnel Rules - 6-23-2005

AFGE Commends House on Pay Parity Vote - 6-21-2005
House Committee will include pay raise language in 2006 bill

AFGE Asks Secretary Chertoff to Consult Employees on Agency Review; Warns of Rush to Implement New Personnel Rules - 6-10-2005

AFGE Wins $20 Million Initial Payment For DHS Employees - 6-9-2005

Hundreds Rallied Against Proposed Federal Personnel Changes - 5-10-2005

AFGE Attorneys to be Featured at ABA Conference - 3-18-2005
Staffers chosen from select group of experts to lead meeting

AFGE Voices Objections To NSPS During Senate Hearing - 3-15-2005
Federal Labor Union Asks Congress for Oversight of DoD

AFGE Cites GAO Concerns About New Personnel Plan for Department of Homeland Security - 3-3-2005
Comptroller General Warns of Potential Abuse of Loosely Drawn Employee Evaluation Scheme

Defense Workers’ Unions To Sue Pentagon - 2-10-2005
AFGE and Four Other DoD Unions to File Suit Challenging New Personnel System
Proposed Regulations Violate the Law, Evade Congressional Oversight, Say Union Presidents

Defense Workers Raise Voices and Signs to Protest New Personnel Changes - 2-8-2005
DOD Expected to Follow Lead of DHS in Changing Personnel System

Homeland Security Unions Plan To Sue DHS - 1-26-2005
AFGE, NTEU, NFFE and NAAE to File Suit Challenging New Personnel System New Regulations Compromise National Security and Violate Bill of Rights, Say Union Presidents

AFGE Calls For Investigation of Involuntary Transfers In The Office of Special Counsel - 1-12-2005

DHS Secrecy Policy Reversal a Step Forward, Says Union - 1-12-2005
AFGE had protested draconian form, says agreement still requires changes

President of Largest Federal Sector Union Responds to Nomination of Judge Michael Chertoff to Head Department of Homeland Security - 1-11-2005

President of Largest Federal Sector Union Responds To Resignation of Homeland Security Secretary - 11-30-2004

AFGE Protests Mandatory Pledge For Homeland Security Employees - 11-29-2004
Together with NTEU, AFGE Appeals to Homeland Security Secretary to Quash Directive that Would Cripple Accountability

AFGE National President John Gage Offers Congratulations - 11-3-2004

Bush Misleads the Nation on Homeland Security, Says Union President John Gage - 10-18-2004
Leader of union representing Homeland Security employees cries foul on Bush's New Jersey speech

AFGE National President Rebuts Bush False Claims On Border Security And Veterans' Programs - 10-14-2004

AFGE Commends Move To Keep Immigration Functions Under Federal Control - 10-8-2004

Kerry Shows He Knows How to Secure the Homeland - 10-1-2004
In presidential debate, contender addresses underfunding and mismanagement of homeland security functions, says union president

Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks Calls Questions About Homeland Security Priorities, Says Union Council President - 9-10-2004
We Need Tools and Staff , Not High-Tech Toys, Say DHS Officers

Senate Moves to Halt Outsourcing of Immigration Professionals - 9-9-2004

National Prison Council Meets to Discuss Crisis in Federal Prison System - 9-7-2004

AFGE Slams Bush Contradictions in Acceptance Speech - 9-3-2004

Border Patrol And Immigration Officers Need Tools And Training - 8-23-2004
Front-Line Defenders Of Homeland Security Say Washington Isn't Listening

AFGE Issues List of Top Ten Bush Flip Flops - 8-12-2004

Statement in Response to the 9/11 Commission Report from John Gage, National President Of The American Federation of Government Employees - 7-22-2004
Representing Border Patrol Officers, TSA Baggage Screeners, Immigration and Customs Inspectors

AFGE Wins on Pay Raise - 7-22-2004

John Kerry Wins Endorsement of the American Federation of Government Employees - 6-25-2004
Largest Federal Employee Union Backs Presidential Challenger

Federal Employees Mobilize and Organize - 6-16-2004

AFGE Backs House Measure To Block Changes At EEOC - 6-14-2004

AFGE Criticizes GAO Decision To Deny Union Bid Protests - 4-22-2004

AFGE National President Says Whistleblowers Need Union Protection - 4-12-2004

AFGE Launches New Interactive Blog - 4-8-2004
Site Provides Forum for Political Discussion

TSA Settles Union Suit Out Of Court - 3-31-2004
AFGE Lawyers Win Settlement for Airport Screener Accused of On-Duty Union Activity

Union Presidents Tell DHS, OPM Not to Implement
New Personnel Regulations Until Serious Defects Are Corrected - 3-23-2004

Bush “Finally” Signs 4.1% Pay Increase Executive Order - 3-4-2004

AFGE Calls On President Bush To Protect DHS Worker Rights - 3-2-2004
Keep the gold star, says union president Gage. Give us our constitutional rights.

AFGE Asks Congress for “Vigilant Oversight” Over Proposed Department of Homeland Security Personnel System - 2-25-2004
Union President John Gage Expresses “Disappointment” in New System

AFGE Calls New DHS Personnel Proposal "Seriously Flawed" - 2-13-2004

AFGE Praises Passage of 4.1% Increase For Federal Employees - 1-22-2004

Union Blasts Bush For Code Talk In His State Of The Union Message - 1-21-2004

AFGE Launches Issue Ad Campaign for 2004 - 12-15-2003

AFGE Blasts House Bill That Removes Worker Rights For Defense Department Employees - 11-7-2003

AFGE Lauches Unionblog.com Web Log Believed First For Labor Movement - 11-5-2003

AFGE Critical of DHS Options - 10-29-2003

Broad Coalition Calls on Bush Administration to Halt Plans to Privatize Government Services - 10-28-2003

AFGE President Praises Legislative Efforts To Stop Bush Privatization Plans - 10-23-2003

Union Leaders Emerge Hopeful From DHS Meetings; Urge Secretary Ridge To Keep Promise To Unions - 10-22-2003

AFGE President Outlines Union's Goals for DHS Personnel Review Process - 10-20-2003

AFGE President John Gage Questions TSA's Stance as DHS Personnel Negotiations Proceed in Washington, D.C. - 10-20-2003

Federal Employees Union Bringing Proposals To The Table For Department Of Homeland Security Personnel System - 10-3-2003

AFGE President John Gage Applauds Senate Committee Action To give All Federal Workers A 4.1 Percent Increase - 9-4-2003

AFGE President John Gage Issues Statement in Response to Senate Action on the 2004 Federal Employee Pay Increase - 9-3-2003

AFGE Issues Statement In Response To DHS Consolidation Announcement - 9-2-2003

Bush Administration Trades Safety For Dollars At The Expense Of The Flying Public - 7-31-2003

OMB'S Privatization Quota is Still Very Much Alive - 7-25-2003

AFGE Praises the House Appropriations Committee
For its Approval of 4.1% Increase for All GS & FWS Employees - 7-24-2003

Former TSA Screeners Meet With Senator Voinovich’s Office; Relay Startling Security Story - 7-24-2003

Washington Area Community Groups Come Together To Save Government Services and 110,000 Jobs - 5-15-2003

MEDIA ADVISORY - 4-30-2003

AFGE to Testify Before Congress - 4-7-2003

AFGE Tells Congress To Track Contractor Workforce; Allow Federal Employees To Compete For Jobs - 3-24-2003
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AFGE To Charter New Local Representing Airport Screeners & Baggage Handlers - 2-27-2003
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Statement of AFGE National President Bobby L. Harnage on NIMA's Decision to Terminate the Collective Bargaining Rights of 1,322 - 2-3-2003

AFGE Opposes Congressman Davis' Plans To Undercut Federal Pay System - 1-22-2003

AFGE Files With Federal Court Over TSA’s Effort To Ban Rights Of Screeners - 1-10-2003

DHSworkers.org Is Launched - 1-10-2003

Contractor Compromises National Security - 12-12-2002

Statement of AFGE National President Bobby L. Harnage on Bonuses to Political Appointees - 12-4-2002

Federal Employees Must Have A Say In Creating This New Department of Homeland Security - 11-20-2002

This is Not the Way to Make the American People More Secure - 11-13-2002

Homeland Security Compromise Is A Bad Deal For Americans - 11-12-2002

AFGE Endorses in Maryland's 8th - 10-23-2002

Republicans Block Passage of Homeland Security Bill - 10-18-2002

Farewell To A Friend: Congresswoman Patsy Mink - 10-3-2002

Statement by AFGE National President Bobby L. Harnage on the Nelson-Chafee-Breaux Compromise in the U.S. Senate re: Homeland Security - 9-24-2002

OPM Caves To "Blues" Demands - 9-17-2002

America's Heroes Remember September 11th Unionized Federal Workers Give Stories and Reactions From the Front Lines of 9/11 Recovery Efforts - 9-9-2002
Call for Spokesperson from NY or DC - 703/276-2772 x14

FEMA Worker & Local AFGE President Speaks Out on Homeland Security - 9-3-2002

New Report Shows Bush Administration Already Has The 'Flexibility' Needed for Homeland Security - 8-28-2002
Government Employees Urge Quick Congressional Action And Vow to Build an Efficient System to Protect America

Federal Employees Rally for Homeland Security Wednesday, August 21 at Noon, Federal Building, Chicago - 8-19-2002
Urge Senate to Pass S. 2452 Bush Administration Plan Won't Leave Nation Secure

AFGE Outraged by Fleischer Remarks - 7-26-2002

White House Forces House Republicans to Strip Away Federal Employees' Rights, Endangering Homeland Security - 7-26-2002

AFGE Applauds Senate Committee Action to Preserve Civil Service and Collective Bargaining Rights in Homeland Security Bill - 7-25-2002

The Devil is in the Homeland Security Details - 7-18-2002

Civil Service & Union Rights Are A "Must" For Homeland Security Department - 7-11-2002

AFGE Responds to President's Homeland Security Bill - 6-18-2002

Homeland Security Needs A Secure Workforce - 6-7-2002

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