Born in Kentucky during segregation, Augusta Y. Thomas spent her entire life fighting for racial equality and union rights. AFGE will continue to honor her memory and her unforgettable words.
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Ken Blaylock, a native of North Carolina, was elected national president at the 1976 AFGE National Convention. The passage of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was one of Blaylock’s greatest achievements as AFGE national president.
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Our AFGE family suffered two incredible losses last week, as two of our most iconic former national officers died on Wednesday.
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Congress squabbles over a pay raise for federal workers, the EPA’s new plan has massive implications for public health, and more. Here are the stories you need to know this week.
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The American Federation of Government Employees mourns the loss of two of our union’s beloved former national officers: Augusta Y. Thomas, national vice president for women and fair practices emeritus, and Ken Blaylock, national president emeritus.
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