The Government Accountability Office has just issued a new report on wait times at private hospitals under the VA’s “Choice” privatization program, and it’s not pretty. The sad thing is, the pro-privatization lawmakers don’t care.
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Labor unions play an important role in securing rights and protections such as health and safety, family and medical leave, overtime, and fair treatment. But the wealthy don’t want workers to come together and negotiate for a better life. An important case pending in the Supreme Court, Janus v. AFSCME, is an example of how these special interests are trying to destroy the labor movement and our democracy.
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The labor movement is all about solidarity and appreciation for one another in our union family. On this Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the union dad in your life with union-made gifts at our very own AFGE store!
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The webinar will cover subjects such as legal duties under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and Civil Service Reform Act, how the AFGE Constitution defines local officer roles and responsibilities, fiduciary duties of all union officers, running local elections and local meetings, and basic strategic planning best practices for a “strong and effective” local union.
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The administration seeks to reorganize the federal government, the New Yorker staff unionizes, and more. Here are the stories you need to know this week.
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