The Department of Veterans Affairs operates one of the largest health care systems in the nation, providing care to over 9 million veterans at nearly 1,300 facilities.
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As a federal employee, you are eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement savings and investment account similar to 401(k) plans offered by many private companies.
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AFGE is proud to represent tens of thousands of law enforcement officers within the federal and D.C. governments.
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AFGE members are getting ready to make their voices heard as the union kicked off our presidential endorsement process for the 2024 election.
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It’s time we pause and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their significant contributions to the growth and development of the United States.
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The EEOC recently issued a new document aimed at helping federal agencies prevent and stop workplace harassment.
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AFGE is inching towards the goal of reaching 290,000 members by the end of 2023 with a new April membership number at 285,516.
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May 7-13 is Public Service Recognition Week. As the largest union representing government workers, AFGE is proud and honored to lift the voices of government employees who touch the lives of every American with their service to our country.
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As the union representing more than 30,000 Bureau of Prisons employees nationwide, AFGE is proud to honor and recognize correctional officers for their contributions to our country during National Correctional Officers Week, which this year falls on May 7-13.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Thomas Esparza, a former Marine, fearless union rep, beloved former president of AFGE Local 15 at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois, and regional representative for District 7.
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May and June are months of rejuvenation and growth – and as you’ll read in the latest edition of the Government Standard, AFGE is reaping the rewards of both right now.
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May 6-12 is National Nurses Week.
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The AFL-CIO’s latest report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers reveals alarming stats.
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AFGE Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are offering a new class that would help union members take care of ourselves and each other by identifying and responding to mental health challenges.
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In a victory for AFGE and employees of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System in Oregon, an arbitrator ordered the VA to restore all vacation and sick leave and reimburse all leave without pay for employees who took time off or were told to stay home due to COVID-19.
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