This Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees against Predatory Lenders

October 30, 2015

Loan-shark lenders are out there, and they’re targeting federal retirees and veterans. They usually dupe retirees into borrowing against their pensions by marketing them as a sale and not a loan and failing to disclose high interest rates and fees.

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The Problem with the Federal Pay System Is No One Cares to Fund It

October 23, 2015

Federal agencies have more than enough flexibility within the current pay system to raise wages as needed to meet market demands. It’s Congresses and administrations that refuse to exercise that authority.

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These Lawmakers Want to Protect Feds If Congress Shuts Down The Government

October 02, 2015

Reps. Don Beyer and Rob Wittman of Virginia has introduced a bill that would ensure that all federal employees receive retroactive pay for the duration of any shutdown, regardless of furlough status.

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These Congressmen Want to Give You Back Pay in the Event of a Shutdown

September 25, 2015

Two elected officials from Virginia are sending a dear colleague letter to their coworkers asking them to co-sponsor a bill that would make sure federal employees get paid immediately after the government re-opens in the event of a shutdown.

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This Is What Happened When Congress Shut down CDC in 2013

September 25, 2015

Thanks to the CDC about 90% of these lethal chemical agents – mainly mustard and nerve agents – have been safely destroyed without harming workers in the plants and the communities outside the facilities. But when Congress shut down the government in October 2013, questions were raised regarding safety and security of everyone involved. Marilyn Radke, a CDC medical officer and an AFGE member, was one of the scientists and researchers who were told to leave the fatal stockpiles behind for the duration of the shutdown that lasted 16 days.

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AFGE: 1.3% Pay Raise for Feds Doesn’t Cut It

September 04, 2015

The costs for groceries, health insurance, and other necessities have all gone up. That’s why the workers who keep America running need a real pay raise, not the paltry 1.3% increase proposed by the administration for 2016.

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After Nearly 20 Years, AFGE, HUD Sign New Contract

July 31, 2015

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and HUD AFGE Council 222 last week signed a new labor-management contract, the first in nearly 20 years.

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1.3% Pay Raise for Feds in 2016?

July 24, 2015

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday passed the 2016 Financial Services appropriations bill without blocking a 1.3% pay raise for federal employees proposed by President Barack Obama.

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AFGE Local Pushes for Pay Raise for Technicians across the Country

July 10, 2015

Thanks to AFGE Local 3354, many GS Program Technicians (PTs) employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will soon eligible to apply for a Key Program Technician position within the Agency affording them upgrade potential from a GS-7 to GS-8. The upcoming Key PT advertisements for GS technicians partly stemmed from meetings between the local and USDA leaders in Washington, D.C. last year.

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Bill to Restore Employment Fairness to 10,000 Temp Workers

July 10, 2015

The House this week passed an AFGE-backed bill that would make it easier for temporary seasonal workers at land management agencies to transition to permanent jobs under merit promotions.

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AFGE Urges Administration to Adopt New Overtime Rule for Feds

July 02, 2015

The Obama administration is issuing new regulations that will provide overtime pay to workers who have been forced to work overtime but have not been paid for it.

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Wondering If Your Member of Congress Is Plotting to Take Away Your Job?

June 12, 2015

Sometimes it’s hard to tell, but this group makes it easier to at least identify those who are publicly and aggressively trying to sabotage you.

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15 Reasons Why Federal Employees Need to Earn a $15/Hour Living Wage

June 06, 2015

SeaTac, Seattle, San Francisco, and most recently Los Angeles have adopted a $15 an hour minimum wage. As the Fight for $15 campaign is catching on, few people know that at least 34,000 federal workers, not including non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees, make less than $15 an hour.

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It’s Time for a $15 Federal Minimum Wage

June 05, 2015

Some wage-grade workers, like commissary employees, are facing pay cuts.Some wage-grade workers, like commissary employees, are facing pay cuts. Kevin L. Robinson/Defense Commissary Agency.

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AFGE Secures Locality Pay Increase for 102K Feds in 78 Counties

June 05, 2015

About 102,000 federal employees in 78 counties throughout the U.S. are slated to receive a locality pay raise in January.

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This Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees against Predatory Lenders

October 30, 2015

The Problem with the Federal Pay System Is No One Cares to Fund It

October 23, 2015

These Lawmakers Want to Protect Feds If Congress Shuts Down The Government

October 02, 2015

These Congressmen Want to Give You Back Pay in the Event of a Shutdown

September 25, 2015

This Is What Happened When Congress Shut down CDC in 2013

September 25, 2015

AFGE: 1.3% Pay Raise for Feds Doesn’t Cut It

September 04, 2015

After Nearly 20 Years, AFGE, HUD Sign New Contract

July 31, 2015

1.3% Pay Raise for Feds in 2016?

July 24, 2015

AFGE Local Pushes for Pay Raise for Technicians across the Country

July 10, 2015

Bill to Restore Employment Fairness to 10,000 Temp Workers

July 10, 2015

AFGE Urges Administration to Adopt New Overtime Rule for Feds

July 02, 2015

Wondering If Your Member of Congress Is Plotting to Take Away Your Job?

June 12, 2015

15 Reasons Why Federal Employees Need to Earn a $15/Hour Living Wage

June 06, 2015

It’s Time for a $15 Federal Minimum Wage

June 05, 2015

AFGE Secures Locality Pay Increase for 102K Feds in 78 Counties

June 05, 2015

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