From the most membership net growth in seven years to a new law granting full retirement benefits to first responders and law enforcement officers injured on the job, 2022 has been nothing short of a great year for AFGE members.
This year, our activists continued to rise to the occasion, taking advantage of new opportunities under President Biden despite the pandemic and some hostile agency officials who’ve resisted Biden’s pro-collective bargaining directives. We fought hard on Capitol Hill, in court, and at the bargaining table. We organized like never before because we know the only way to have a real voice and power is through all of us standing together as one.
That’s why we should be proud of all our accomplishments big and small – they are testaments to our fighting spirit and teamwork.
Before we take a little break to spend time with family and friends during the holidays, let’s take a walk down memory lane and remind ourselves of the great work we did and what we’ve accomplished together this year.
Here are some highlights:
We are excited for 2023 and even more wins and membership growth!
Our country has seen many so-called fiscal commissions, and each one of them has failed to produce meaningful change. So why are some voices in both parties floating the idea again?
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AFGE Local 17 President Douglas Massey last week testified before a congressional committee, detailing issues that impede the work of attorneys who adjudicate veterans’ claims and making recommendations on how to improve the process and better serve veterans.
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An investigation into a whistleblower retaliation case championed by AFGE Local 1534 concludes in our union’s favor that an employee has indeed been wrongfully retaliated against.
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