AFGE, VA Reach Historic Settlement, Resetting Contract Negotiations
July 26, 2021
The AFGE National VA Council (NVAC) and the VA have reached a historic settlement to restore workplace rights.
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Paid Leave for Military Families, Those with Severe Illnesses Passes House Panel Despite Objection from Republican Lawmakers
July 26, 2021
AFGE applauds the House Oversight and Reform Committee for passing a pro-family bill.
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The Insider
How One AFGE Local Is Using New Technology to Grow Their Union, Make Contact with Members, Potential Members
July 26, 2021
Organizing during a pandemic brings about new tools, tactics, and ideas.
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The Insider, Organizing
AFGE Member Keena Smith Appointed to State Redistricting Commission
July 26, 2021
Congratulations to AFGE Local 2192 President Keena Smith!
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Tell Your Lawmakers to Help End Local Pay Disparities!
July 19, 2021
AFGE members are continuing to put pressure on their lawmakers to support legislation that would end the local pay disparities between hourly and salaried workers.
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Congress, The Insider
Update: TSA Officers Are One Step Closer to Getting Expanded Union Rights
July 19, 2021
Thanks to our union, TSA officers are one giant step closer to getting the expanded union rights they deserve.
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TSA, The Insider
AFGE Honors Disability Pride Month
July 19, 2021
July is Disability Pride Month, and AFGE is proud to show solidarity with the disability community during this month of reflection, visibility, and concrete action.
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5 Ways to Build an Email Activist List at Your Worksite
July 19, 2021
Each year, the ways we communicate with one another expand and become more digital. As union activists and leaders, it is critical that we stay in touch with one another and keep pace with changing trends as we prepare for collective actions and share resources and information.
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AFGE Members Say They’re More Productive While Teleworking
July 12, 2021
Nearly 80% of AFGE members responding to a recent survey say their productivity has increased a lot or a little while teleworking during the pandemic.
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Another Win for the AFGE National VA Council!
July 12, 2021
In June 2021, NVAC and the VA reached a settlement resulting in the VA’s agreement to cease and desist its practice of unilateral pre-hearing submissions in cases arising out of Section 714 of the Accountability Act.
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VA, The Insider
AFGE Rallies Behind Striking Mine Workers
July 12, 2021
AFGE leaders and activists join a solidarity action for UMWA striking miners.
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AFGE Shows 1st Membership Growth Since 2019, Breaks Record for Membership Gains Since 2018!
July 06, 2021
AFGE continues to see impressive membership growth.
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The Insider, Organizing
FLRA Tells VA to Reinstate Employees Fired Under Trump’s Firing Law
July 06, 2021
In a major victory for AFGE and employees at the VA, the FLRA rejected the VA’s latest appeal to reconsider its decision that the VA had violated a union contract.
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VA, The Insider
A Brief History of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Sector
July 06, 2021
AFGE local and council officers and staff joined an AFGE NOW training with renowned expert, Peter Broida, to learn all about expanded bargaining rights.
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The Insider, Contracts
AFGE Demands President Biden Fire SSA Commissioner Andrew Saul in Light of Supreme Court Decision
July 06, 2021
AFGE Council 220 has worked with fellow unions, Social Security advocates, and members of Congress to demand President Biden fire Saul.
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