AFGE Seeks 8.7% Raise for Feds in 2024
January 30, 2023
AFGE is seeking an 8.7% raise for federal workers in 2024 to help close the double-digit pay gap between federal- and private-sector employees.
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Start Your New Year with Powerhouse Union Leadership Trainings!
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Online Training
It's time to sign up for AFGE Field Services and Education Department's January webinars!
Follow the links below to register for any of our webinars:
Online Stewards Orientation - Friday, January 6, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern time
This introductory webinar is a must for new stewards or stewards who have never received formal training. Topics include the role of the steward, worksite representation, and 5 USC Chapter 71 – the law outlining federal employee union representatives’ rights.
NOW Bargaining Basics - Thursday, January 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern time
An introductory webinar for members who are likely to be involved in collective bargaining at their local or council, this webinar discusses what can and cannot be bargained over under federal law, “good faith” bargaining, use of official time, information requests, and how to access additional relevant resources.
NOW Strategic Bargaining - Monday, January 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm Eastern time
This advanced bargaining skills class is for those already experienced in collective bargaining (or those who have completed the Basics webinar). This course explores how to determine the best bargaining strategy for your situation, implementing a strategic bargaining plan, and effective strategies for educating members and gaining their support.
Local Officers Online Orientation - Friday, January 27, 1:00pm-5:00pm
An overview for new local officers, this training examines the roles and responsibilities of elected officers at the local level, including legal, fiduciary, and reporting requirements as well as planning and budgeting.
Recent AFGE News:
AFGE Wins Certification to Represent DHA Employees in North Carolina
January 30, 2023
AFGE won certification to represent Defense Department employees who have been transferred to a new agency, the Defense Health Administration (DHA).
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How Congress’s Manufactured Debt Ceiling Crisis Hurts Us All
January 30, 2023
The manufactured debt ceiling crisis created by some in Congress is back.
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