New Policy on Opioid Medications for Federal Employees Injured on the Job
August 18, 2017
To fight the opioid epidemic, OWCP now requires medical justification for the long-term use of opioid medications.
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To fight the opioid epidemic, OWCP now requires medical justification for the long-term use of opioid medications.
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Unions are about standing up for all workers, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of life and various backgrounds, we are infuriated by what occurred in Charlottesville.
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As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of lives and various backgrounds, AFGE is proud to take part in two important events this week.
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The new adverse action bill that President Trump signed into law in June makes several key changes to the disciplinary process for employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here's a summary of the major changes that you need to know about.
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Social Security turns 82 on Aug. 14, 2017. Hear how this important social program helps an AFGE member who was forced to retire early due to an illness.
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After taking this class, participants will be able to begin a claims process and demonstrate working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the process including the responsibilities of the employees, supervisors and union representatives.
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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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Hundreds of athletes gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this month to compete in the world’s largest wheelchair games, the 37th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG). AFGE is proud to take part in the program for the first time this year.
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Union Plus recently awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 106 students representing 31 unions, including seven winners representing AFGE.
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AFGE first National LEAD Training Conference brings 200 leaders and activists together and focuses on turning hardworking players into coaches. Attendees share their thoughts on this new training initiative.
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In a rush to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations, politicians are coming up with different ways to find the money. One of them is to eliminate pensions for new federal employees and cut pensions for current ones.
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The only national labs dedicated to fossil energy research, which ensures our fossil fuels are used in a responsible, safe, and effective way, are facing closure and deep budget cuts.
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Here are 5 bills that would open the floodgate of VA privatization and take away resources from the VA.
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The VA hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas has been severely understaffed for years, and management did little to improve the situation. To keep their patients safe, their nurses took to the streets to speak up.
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Thanks to AFGE local activists who have reached out to their members of Congress, 9 Republicans and 100 Democrats are now saying they're rejecting President Trump’s budget proposals targeting federal employees’ retirement benefits.
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