In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed every May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls in as National Police Week.
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AFGE locals representing 250,000 Department of Defense workers across the country are mounting an aggressive campaign in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s illegal action to terminate most of our collective bargaining agreements.
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Federal employees serve our country in so many ways, and most go unnoticed for their efforts. That’s why it’s especially important to recognize and honor the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly every day.
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Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time set aside to raise awareness of mental health issues, decrease the stigma attached to mental illness, and encourage people to take care of their mental and emotional well-being.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a celebration of 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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AFGE once again called on Congress to pass a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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Your union has stood strong since 1932, and it stands strong today.
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Elevating workplace safety and health issues is more important than ever.
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When you join AFGE, your benefits go beyond the workplace.
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AFGE expressed outrage after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to have issued a memo directing agencies and components to terminate all collective bargaining agreements between the DOD and AFGE.
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AFGE joins union coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging a final rule issued by the FLRA that changes longstanding regulations without notice or comment.
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As the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, AFGE members, leaders and activists have been out at airports nationwide to raise awareness about the true impact of this funding lapse.
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April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month, and this is a topic many government employees are far too familiar with, especially right now.
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AFGE is deeply alarmed by the OPM's proposal to collect personally identifiable medical records from the insurance companies that cover more than eight million Americans.
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AFGE, in partnership with Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and The Gray Matters Collective, recently convened a roundtable to address the urgent mental health challenges facing first responders.
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