The National Border Patrol Council’s Green Line podcast was honored recently with an Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award, which recognizes the exceptional work of public relations campaigns and tactics.
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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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It's not easy being a TSA officer. Their job is extremely stressful. They are among the lowest paid federal employees. And they have very little job protections. Good news is, this senator recognized this is a problem and is trying to fix it.
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Here are answers to your questions about the 2.1% pay raise in 2017.
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'Delay tactics' and 'underhanded maneuvers' won't cut it for DC Water public servants
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Early in 2016, TSA workers forced the agency's management to go back to the negotiating table. After months of hard work, TSA officers have voted overwhelmingly to accept the improved contract.
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On Friday, the U.S. Senate barreled dangerously close to shutting down the government. Unlike previous shutdowns, which occurred due to the personal agendas of individual lawmakers, this shutdown threat was about whether Congress would fulfill its commitment to mine workers.
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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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It always seems impossible until it’s done. After 10 years of fighting to get their employer to do the right thing, AFGE members working at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finally succeeded.
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A push to hire more veterans is producing impressive results.
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You probably know the VA best for treating the wounds of war and making sure our veterans receive the benefits they have earned. But the VA has also helped develop innovative tools and techniques that help millions of Americans every year.
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Hundreds of thousands of civilian employees in the Department of Defense will transition to a new performance appraisal system this April in what is the largest-to-date test of the New Beginnings labor-management system.
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Need a project for your small Thanksgiving guests? We've got a fun art project just for AFGE's kids.
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As the Holiday Season kicks off with Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that budgets this time of year can feel thinner than bad gravy. Let AFGE’s wide range of exclusive members-only benefits help you create the gathering your family deserves.
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