AFGE Wins Union Election to Represent DHA Headquarters Workers
May 23, 2022
AFGE is now the exclusive representative to more than 2,200 employees at the Defense Health Agency headquarters.
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DoD, The Insider
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AFGE Calls for More Hiring at VA Following Senate Hearing
May 23, 2022
The VA needs to improve hiring processes and hire thousands of new employees.
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VA, The Insider
AFGE Council 216 Files 2 More Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against EEOC for Unilaterally Imposing Reentry
May 23, 2022
AFGE Council 216 representing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission employees have filed two more Unfair Labor Practice complaints against the agency.
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AFGE Locals Need to Act Now to Ensure Representation of Transferred Defense Health Agency Employees
May 23, 2022
A long-delayed transfer of Department of Defense health care workers to the newly created Defense Health Agency is kicking into high gear – and AFGE locals need to act now to ensure the continued representation of our members.
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DoD, The Insider
House Passes TSA Workplace Rights, Firefighter Benefits Bills
May 16, 2022
The House of Representatives on May 11 and 12 passed two important bills that would provide workplace rights and benefits to two groups of federal workers: federal firefighters and TSOs.
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TSA, The Insider
Senate Confirms Susan Grundmann to FLRA
May 16, 2022
AFGE congratulates Susan Grundmann on her confirmation by the Senate as a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
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AFGE Local Calls for Investigation of Mismanagement at Hines VA Hospital
May 16, 2022
AFGE Local 781 is calling for an investigation into cronyism, bullying, racism, and toxic work environment at the Edward Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital outside Chicago.
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VA, The Insider
5 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
May 16, 2022
AFGE is proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month!
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The Insider
House to Vote on TSO Rights, Equal Pay Bill This Week
May 09, 2022
AFGE is urging members of Congress to vote yes on a bill that would strengthen national security, promote equal pay, and improve morale of TSOs.
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TSA, The Insider
EPA Announces Delay of Houston Lab Closure – A Win for AFGE
May 09, 2022
AFGE is happy to report that the EPA has postponed the closure of the Houston lab our union has been fighting to keep open until 2027.
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EPA, The Insider
AFGE Files ULP Complaint Against EEOC for Forcing Employees to Return to Worksite Without Completing Negotiations
May 09, 2022
AFGE’s Council 216 representing employees at the EEOC has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the EEOC for forcing employees to return to the physical worksite without allowing the union to ensure safety measures for the workforce.
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The Insider
You Won’t Be Able to Make Changes to Your Thrift Savings Plan on These Dates
May 09, 2022
New features and changes are coming to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) this month.
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Fighting for Your Rights
May 04, 2022
Inside this issue, you’ll read about what AFGE members are doing to save dozens of VA medical facilities from closure, how the massive transfer of DoD health care workers to the Defense Health Agency will affect AFGE locals, and more.
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AFGE FEMA Local Wins $16.5 Million in Overtime Back Pay for Members
May 02, 2022
AFGE Local 4060, which represents FEMA employees nationwide, has just won a settlement worth $16.5 million for former and current employees who worked overtime but did not get paid for it.
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The Insider
The Many Ways Public Servants Serve the American People
May 02, 2022
May 1-7 is Public Service Recognition Week.
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