Special interests’ and their allies in Congress’ attacks on federal employees’ pay, benefits, and rights were relentless the past few weeks, but they couldn’t match the will and activism of AFGE members who bombarded Congress with calls, letters, and visits to their lawmakers. The results? These three major legislative victories that protect the civil service, jobs, and taxpayer dollars.
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One of AFGE’s bargaining councils has cut the time it takes to negotiate a new contract from more than six years to less than two weeks – and you can do at your own local or council, too.
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Only a few days before Congress went off on August recess, AFGE won several major legislative victories that protect the civil service, jobs, and taxpayer dollars. Here are our recent legislative victories you need to know about.
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BRAC? Privatization? Personnel System? The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act discusses all these issues. Read on to find out how this bill affects you.
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It was 90 degrees out on this Thursday afternoon, but the heat couldn’t stop these AFGE activists from gathering at Independence National Historic Park to protest massive cuts to important programs that protect our lives, health, and jobs.
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The Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program was created to encourage students of all backgrounds to enter public service and make a difference without the fear of a lifetime of debt. But everything is about to change if the Trump administration gets its way.
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The Trump administration is pulling a reverse Robin Hood, stealing from veterans to funnel money to wealthy private hospital CEOs and special interests.
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Why should people care about what’s going on with TSA officers? Because they can’t afford not to.
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Congressman Gerry Connolly has introduced a bill to give federal employees a 3.2% pay raise in 2018
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2016 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Revisit photos of the moments that made 2016 memorable.
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Here are answers to your questions about the 2.1% pay raise in 2017.
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The 2017 pay raise is divided into two parts: a 1.1% across-the-board increase, and an average locality raise of 1.1% that varies based on where you work. Here’s a breakdown of the pay raise for each locality.
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President Obama’s recent decision to provide federal workers with a 2.1% pay raise in January recognizes the sacrifice of federal workers while maintaining tradition of pay parity between military and civilians.
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Federal Salary Council recommends new pay localities for workers in 2 cities
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Congress had only 72 hours before the government would be forced to lock out workers. But with the pressure to avoid a shutdown sky-high, Congress found a way.
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