The Work You Didn’t Know Border Patrol Agents Do
May 02, 2022
Did you know that Border Patrol agents’ work is far more complex and connected to our daily life than you might imagine?
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Trump’s Labor Board Tried to Limit Bargaining Rights in Federal Sector. AFGE Took It to Court and Won
June 15, 2020
In a major victory for AFGE and the entire federal sector labor movement, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled against the Trump federal labor board’s attempt to limit federal workers’ bargaining rights by changing its own longstanding interpretation of the term “conditions of employment.”
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Why More Border Patrol Agents Quit
January 12, 2018
Border Patrol agents are quitting at almost double the attrition rate for law enforcement governmentwide and the agency is down nearly 2,000 officers from the staffing minimums set by Congress.
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AFGE Members Protecting Homeland After 9/11
September 08, 2017
Since 9/11, AFGE members continue to work on the frontlines to ensure safety for the American people.
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Border Patrol Podcast Wins Communications Award
January 04, 2017
The National Border Patrol Council’s Green Line podcast was honored recently with an Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award, which recognizes the exceptional work of public relations campaigns and tactics.
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Border Patrol, The Insider
Honoring Our Everyday Heroes 15 Years After 9/11
September 09, 2016
AFGE pays tribute to the 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, and honor the everyday heroes who have kept us safe ever since.
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Live from the U.S. Border
October 28, 2015
When he was in high school, National Border Patrol Council Vice President Shawn Moran would do anything to get on the radio. Now he doesn't have to choose between homeland security and radio.
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Border Patrol, Member Profile
To Counter Surge in Violence, Border Patrol Needs More Agents, Better Training
September 10, 2015
The U.S. Border Patrol needs more agents, fewer managers, and better training to counter a surge in violence along the Southern border, testified AFGE’s National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd.
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4 Steps To Counter Border Violence
September 10, 2015
The head of the union representing Border Patrol agents says the agency needs more agents, fewer managers, and better training to counter a surge in violence along the Southern border. Brandon Judd, president of AFGE's National Border Patrol Council, testified on Sept. 9 before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Border Patrol
What Have We Learned from 9/11?
September 10, 2015
Congress seems to have very short memories when it comes to funding the government. Even with a potential shutdown looming in the near future AFGE members continue to do the best they can in spite of savage budget cuts. The important programs that have helped keep Americans safe require after 9/11 adequate funding.
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Border Patrol Union Praises House Passage of Landmark Pay Reform Bill
December 09, 2014
The House this week passed an AFGE-backed bill to reform the Border Patrol pay system. The milestone came after years of concerted effort by the union and bipartisan supporters in both chambers of Congress.
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Border Patrol
Walking the Line: In Harms Way
November 18, 2014
Like most law enforcement officers, Border Patrol agents don’t know what’s in store for them when they head out to work each day. But for agents stationed along the southern U.S. border, the job is especially dangerous.
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DHS, Border Patrol
Minimizing Risk of Ebola Exposure for Employees at Points of Entry
October 10, 2014
In response to the recent Ebola crisis and the heightened risk for Transportation Security Officers, Border Patrol agents and other federal employees, AFGE is urging the government to take all necessary measures to protect the public and government employees stationed at the U.S. ports of entry and other sites from potential exposure to the Ebola virus.
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A Helping Hand
October 01, 2014
When you think of our Border Patrol and ICE agents, what image comes to mind? Chances are, you envision an army of armed law enforcement officers standing guard, ready to do what it takes to impede the flow of undocumented immigrants, illegal drugs and human trafficking into the country.
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DHS, Border Patrol
Walking the Line, Part I
August 13, 2014
The first in a series of videos AFGE will be issuing in the coming weeks highlighting Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents, specifically the often harsh realities of securing the southern U.S. border.
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