AFGE Celebrates Women’s History Month
March 16, 2020
AFGE thanks the women of our union and recognizes them for their great contributions.
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The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices
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Government Turns to Telework to Cope with Coronavirus
March 09, 2020
Telework contingency plans in the works as the administration responds to COVID-19.
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The Insider, Coronavirus
Dr. Everett Kelley Sworn in as AFGE National President
March 09, 2020
Dr. Everett B. Kelley vowed to continue leading the fight against attacks on AFGE members and the work they do as he was sworn in as AFGE national president on March 1.
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AFGE National President, Important Update
Newly Passed House Bill Would Boost TSA Officers’ Pay, Morale
March 09, 2020
House of Representatives passes legislation that would grant Transportation Security Officers equal workplace rights.
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TSA, The Insider
Entire Senate Democratic Caucus Pressures Defense Secretary Not to End Unionization
March 09, 2020
Senate Democratic Caucus cautions Defense Secretary Mark Esper that stripping union rights from DoD workers could jeopardize our national security.
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DoD, The Insider
Flight Delays, Long Security Lines Expected as TSA Freezes New Hires, Overtime Hours
March 02, 2020
Longer security lines at airports across the country and possible flight delays expected as the TSA freezes hiring and overtime hours.
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TSA, The Insider
Inside SSA’s Malicious Efforts to Indirectly Cut Pay, Get Workers to Leave
March 02, 2020
SSA attacks its own workforce through imposed workplace rules such as cuts to and elimination of telework, violating employees’ contract with the agency.
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SSA, The Insider
AFGE Condemns Budget Cuts to Civil Rights Enforcement Agency in #MeToo Era
March 02, 2020
The administration’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 would slash the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s historically low budget by $27 million.
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The Insider
Whose law office has won over half a BILLION DOLLARS in backpay for federal and D.C. workers?
March 02, 2020
Since 2005, AFGE’s GCO attorneys have handled close to 1,000 cases and won half a billion of dollars in back pay for our members.
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The Insider
AFGE Takes FLRA’s Union Dues Policy Change to Court
February 24, 2020
AFGE challenges the Trump labor board's recent policy change on union dues allotments.
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The Insider
EPA Employees Intensify Efforts to Fight Attacks on Their Work
February 24, 2020
EPA workers are mobilizing across the country to fight for their rights.
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EPA, The Insider
Lawmakers Vow to Protect Federal Employees’ Voice at Work, Missions
February 24, 2020
Notable quotes from lawmakers at the 2020 AFGE Legislative Conference.
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The Insider
What Do Kim Kardashian, David Price, and All the Rest of Us Have in Common?
February 24, 2020
International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day is Feb. 29.
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The Insider
Trump Targets Federal Employees’ Step Increases, Leave, Retirement, Jobs in 2021 Budget
February 18, 2020
Trump continues to wage war against his own workforce with his fiscal 2021 budget proposal.
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Budget, The Insider
AFGE Urges Congress to Prevent Trump from Ending Unionization at DoD
February 18, 2020
AFGE urges members of Congress to protect the rights of Department of Defense workers to join a union.
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DoD, The Insider
