As a federal employee and AFGE union activist, Matt Albucher is on the front lines of the battle being waged daily against working people in America.
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Fourteen senators led by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida are threatening another government shutdown over a provision in the Affordable Health Care Act designed to keep insurance premiums low.
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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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On average, non-postal federal employees with self-only coverage will see their health care premiums go up $2.93 more per pay period next year. Those with family coverage will pay about $6.89 more, according to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Changes in shares of premiums depend on what plan enrollees choose.
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You already know how important this election is to federal employees like us. But did you know that Election Day is only a month away?
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Please be advised that Mrs. Sharon Harnage, wife of AFGE President Emeritus Bobby Harnage, passed away this morning. This is a very sad day for all of us in AFGE.
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AFGE, Social Security Works and the Alliance for Retired Americans on Thursday submitted half a million signatures of people who demand that Social Security offices remain open in local communities across the country. In total, four rallies took place across the country in Columbus, Ohio, New York, Oakland, Calif. and Washington, D.C.
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In keeping with VA Secretary Robert McDonald’s commitment to AFGE and its National VA Council to reverse harmful downgrades of medical center employees who interface with patients, the Department ordered top leadership to delay grade reductions for all 17 targeted positions covering nearly 21,000 lower wage employees.
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As the Women's and Fair Practices Departments continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we thought it'd be great to highlight a few Hispanic women who have made history in the areas of science, labor, and sports.
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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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As the nation marks another Labor Day, there is little to celebrate for many workers in this country. Millions of Americans work two or more jobs yet remain in poverty, thanks to substandard wages and benefits.
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AFGE Local 2782 member Natasha Rozier in Suitland, Md. began speaking to local and national reporters about the impact the shutdown was having on federal employees like herself.
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The outcome of the 2014 election could hit government employees in the pocketbook. That’s why it’s more important than ever that we Stand Up and vote this November.
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On August 25, 2014, the National VA Council reached a remarkable milestone: recruiting its 100,000th member!
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In 2013 the federal government lost 115,000 employees, mostly through retirement and resignation. Among those who left, 75,200 of them were the most knowledgeable and experienced, having served between 10 and 40 years, according to new data.
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