Being a mom is not easy. That’s why we love them, because only they know what it takes to raise a child. That’s also why we have enormous respect for moms who are also union activists – they do all the things that moms do but also stand up for their union family.
They hold member meetings, go to rallies, write their members of Congress for the cause they believe in, and make sure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. And they do all this so seamlessly that many people don’t even know they’re a union mom.
Can you spot a union mom? Are YOU a union mom?
Here are 8 signs you are a union mom:
On this Mother’s Day, celebrate a union mom in your life and tell her how much you appreciate what she does not only for her family but also for her colleagues and fellow Americans.
Tag a union mom you appreciate and want to give a special shout out to!
AFGE applauds the Senate for passing an AFGE-backed bill that would allow law enforcement personnel and first responders to keep their full retirement benefits if they’re injured on the job and return to the federal workforce in another capacity. The bill, which passed the House in July, now heads to President Biden for his signature.
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AFGE and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Nov. 17 signed a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with several new benefits, including expanded telework and remote work as the two parties work together to find a new way to achieve efficiency and work-life balance.
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Since 2010, the number of Social Security beneficiaries has gone up more than 20%, but the budget for processing social security claims hasn’t kept up. In fact, it has gone down 14%, causing backlogs and delays in the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s ability to respond to families and individuals seeking Social Security benefits.
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