Join 820,000 federal employees who have a voice on the job with AFGE.
America’s wildlife refuges and conservation programs protect our natural heritage—but the dedicated professionals who carry out that mission often lack a real voice in the decisions that affect their work. AFGE is launching a national organizing campaign to unite U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) employees into one strong union family.
From biologists and refuge managers to maintenance crews, technicians and administrative staff, we all play a critical role in safeguarding America’s wildlife. We deserve the same voice, rights, and protections as other federal employees.
AFGE already represents thousands of workers across the Department of the Interior. Now, it’s time for USFWS employees to come together, get organized, and build power on the job.
Together, we protect wildlife—and each other.
Click to find out why USFWS workers joined AFGE.
On November 20, 2025, all of USFWS Region 8 voted to join AFGE. The USFWS Region 8 Non-Professional unit had 245 eligible voters, with 86% support for AFGE among those who voted. The USFWS Region 8 Professional unit had 325 eligible voters. AFGE 98.9% support for AFGE.
Many more regions are heading to election, and are building a real source of power for USFWS workers on the job. The time to join AFGE and the USFWS is today!
Why Organize with AFGE?
- Have a Real Voice: Make sure we have a say in decisions that affect our work, our jobs, and the future of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Collective bargaining gives us a voice in protecting our mission, our agency, and our livelihoods.
- Protect Your Rights: Safeguard due process and fair treatment so our jobs remain secure, safe, and fair.
- Build Collective Power: Stand with more than 820,000 federal employees across the country who are united in Congress and in the workplace to stop privatization and protect our future.
- Support Stronger Fish and Wildlife Service: When employees have stability, support, and fair treatment, our agency’s mission is protected, the work continues, and our natural resources are preserved for generations to come.
Check out the Why We're Organizing at USFWS FAQ.
Organize with AFGE. Protect your profession. Help write the next chapter for the US Fish and Wildlife Service
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