Dr. Arla J. Bentley Selected 2021 Maryland's Top 100 Women by the Daily Record
April 05, 2021
Congratulations Dr. Bentley on this wonderful accomplishment!
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AFGE Chief-of-Staff Brian DeWyngaert Retires after 43 Illustrious Years
January 11, 2021
Happy retirement to long-time AFGE Chief-of-Staff Brian DeWyngaert.
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NST Everett Kelley Honored with Roving Ambassador for Peace Prize
July 15, 2019
Our very own National Secretary-Treasurer Everett Kelley has been awarded the Roving Ambassador for Peace Prize from the World Peace Prize Awarding Council.
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Young, Proud, and Leading the Way
September 10, 2018
Jeremy Lannan, former AFGE activist and organizer, was elected to the national position at AFGE’s 41st National Convention in August. At 40 years old, he is the first openly gay person and one of the youngest members to hold an AFGE national position.
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J. David Cox Sr., Everett Kelley, Jeremy Lannan Elected National Officers
August 20, 2018
More than 1,560 delegates from 533 locals attended the convention to cast their votes, and the results are in. National President J. David Cox Sr. returns to office for another three-year term. Delegates also elected District 5 National Vice President Everett Kelley to the office of National Secretary-Treasurer, and Jeremy Lannan to the office of National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices – both for three-year terms as well.
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AFGE Celebrates LGBT Pride in the Nation's Capital
June 18, 2018
The Capital Pride Parade attracts over 150,000 spectators every year, many of which are AFGE members working in the D.C. and federal governments. In our fourth year as a Capital Pride sponsor, AFGE staff, members and officers joined in the parade along with more than 170 contingents-floats, vehicles, and walkers.
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Administration's Management Agenda Would Kill the Civil Service
May 21, 2018
AFGE Policy Director Jacque Simon detailed to members of Congress how the administration’s “President’s Management Agenda” would sabotage the professional civil service and agency missions.
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Autism Awareness Month: AFGE Played a Major Role in Obtaining Coverage
April 13, 2018
It’s been two years since AFGE’s action and relentlessness helped federal employees with children on autism spectrum breathe a little easier.
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16 Moments You Missed at AFGE's 2018 Legislative Conference
February 16, 2018
If you didn’t come to the AFGE Legislative Conference this year, you missed quite a lot. But don't worry. We've got you covered! Here are the 16 moments you missed at the 2018 LegCon!
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Join us at AFGE's 2018 Legislative Conference
December 18, 2017
You are invited to join us at the 2018 Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference on February 11-14, 2018. Registration is now open.
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Unsung Heroes of Thanksgiving
November 22, 2017
Fun Thanksgiving parades. Hot apple cider. Herb-roasted turkey. Exciting Thanksgiving Day games. Laughter-filled family dinners. Thanksgiving is the day that families come together to cook, chat, eat, and spend time together. But did you know who else is behind your delicious meal and cherished memories?
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National Vice President McCubbin Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council
November 06, 2017
AFGE is proud to announce that National Vice President George McCubbin III has been newly elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council.
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Here’s What Happened When AFGE Attended the AFL-CIO Convention
November 06, 2017
AFGE members and leaders came out in number for the AFL-CIO convention in St. Louis last month. This year, AFGE was featured prominently as the union that has seen an increase of membership for 25 consecutive years despite challenges and attacks on many fronts. AFGE members have shown that when we band together, our voice is stronger and we can accomplish great things. Here’s a recap of AFGE’s presence at the AFL-CIO convention.
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5 Best Moments from AFGE’s Veterans Care Summit
October 13, 2017
Veterans, members of Congress, and health care experts gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss the future of the VA, the ongoing threat of privatization at the VA, and the dangers of forcing veterans into the private, for-profit health care system.
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"Activism is at an All-Time High" Interview with President J. David Cox Sr.
September 29, 2017
J. David Cox Sr. has served as national president of the American Federation of Government Employees since 2012 and was the union’s secretary-treasurer for six years prior. AFGE, an AFL-CIO affiliate, represents 700,000 employees across 14 federal agencies with 310,000 active members. Cox, a former nurse in the Veterans Affairs Department, spoke with National Journal's Alex Clearfield about the federal workforce and why President Trump is “Bush on steroids.”
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