AFGE History

Take the AFGE Labor History Quiz

AFGE Time Capsule
Read the five-part series from The Government Standard celebrating 70 years of AFGE.

• Part 1: The First Ten Years, Depression and War (1932-1942)
• Part 2: McCarthyism & Conflict (1942-1952)
• Part 3: The AFL-CIO & JFK (1952-1962)
• Part 4: The Griner Era (1962-1972)
• Part 5: AFGE Expansion & Reorganization (1972-1982)

More AFGE History

A Proud Past... A Bright Future (PDF) A History of AFGE AFGE: Lifting Us Higher (PDF) 70 years of AFGE achievements

Order the AFGE 70th Anniversary Album
A great gift and resource for every current, retired and potential AFGE member, the 70-page Album highlights enormous sacrifices made by millions of AFGE members since AFGE was founded on August 18, 1932.

Essays: What AFGE Means to Me
To have current and retired members tell the world what their union means to them is the best way for AFGE to celebrate 70 years. Read essays from AFGE members on what AFGE means to them.

AFGE Headquarters Building Rededication
On February 12, 2003, AFGE celebrated the rededication of its national headquarters building, pursuant to the 2000 Convention resolution, to honor the late National President John Sturdivant.