2024 Sister's Keeper Summit and Training
April 26, 2024
Register now for the 2024 Sister's Keeper Summit in San Diego from May 31–June 2, 2024.
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What is the current state of the federal workforce?
According to the most recent data released by the White House, the federal workforce is increasingly more diverse. They are now working in higher-grade types of work compared to decades ago. Compared to those in the private sector, federal workers are also better educated and work in higher-skill occupations.
Here’s a snapshot of the federal workforce as of Sept. 2021:
Total civilian federal workforce: 2.2 million
Average age: 47
Under 30: 8.3%
55 and over: 29%
Male 55.6%
Female: 44.4%
With at least one disability: 17%
Veteran: 28.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1.6%
Asian: 6.5%
Black: 18.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific islander: 0.5%
More than one race: 2%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.5%
White: 61%
5 largest agencies
Defense: 783,200 FTEs
Veterans Affairs: 402,800
Homeland Security: 201,600
Justice: 115,900
Agriculture: 83,700
Register now for the 2024 Sister's Keeper Summit in San Diego from May 31–June 2, 2024.
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A recent AFGE town hall in Hawaii was a huge success as locals, staff, and members of Congress joined forces to make the federal government a better place to work.
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The Federal-Postal Coalition, which includes AFGE, is asking the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to increase uniform allowance for federal workers.
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