Did you know…
That AFGE held our charter convention on Oct. 17, 1932 at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.? The 42 delegates representing 562 members elected John A. Shaw as the first AFGE national president. David Glass became the first national vice president, and Helen McCarty-Voss from the Department of Navy maintained her AFL-appointed position as chief organizer.
From our first convention almost 90 years ago, AFGE has grown to become the largest union representing D.C. and federal employees today. But our mission remains the same: empowering our members in the workplace.
AFGE holds our convention every three years with the last convention taking place in 2018. The 42nd convention was supposed to take place last year but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AFGE convention is important because it’s where members and delegates help shape the future of our federation by adopting resolutions and policy changes. It’s where AFGE national officers and most council executives are elected or re-elected. AFGE members also meet at convention to show solidarity and support for one another as we fight to make the federal and D.C. governments a better place to work.
On June 20-24, 2022, AFGE members will gather for our 42nd convention in Orlando!
Here are 10 things worth knowing to help enhance your convention experience:
See you in Orlando!
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