This past weekend, we celebrated Labor Day by reflecting on some of the labor movements’ major accomplishments, like the eight-hour work day, work-free weekends, minimum wage, sick leave, paid vacation, child labor laws, workers' compensation, and so much more.
At AFGE, we also celebrated the tremendous achievements of federal employees in various fields that have made a difference in the life of the American people and others around the world. Below are 12 facts you may not have known about Labor Day or what we've achieved as organized labor:
At the urging of our union, a bill has been jointly introduced in the House and Senate to give salaried and hourly federal employees a 3.6% pay raise next year in recognition of their invaluable contributions to this country.
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Here are stories you need to know this week.
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In a tremendous show of support for federal employees and the union that represents them, AFGE members and leaders received an unprecedented number of invitations to the State of the Union address on Feb. 5.
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