The House of Representatives Feb. 8 passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at the FY2021 levels until March 11.
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Congratulations to Gus Maschman, AFGE Local 1148 steward and firefighter at the Defense Supply Center Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, for being awarded AFGE Firefighter of the Year!
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Through this forum local leaders throughout the district can ask questions about different issues and receive advice and best practices.
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A federal appeals court recently issued two decisions overturning anti-union policy statements issued by the FLRA in 2020.
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Family members of federal workers who die on the job will receive larger death benefits if this bipartisan bill becomes law.
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Our union is using this month to honor that contribution and continue to stand in solidarity with our Black union family.
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We’re just a few weeks away from our deadline for the AFGE Labor Communications Awards contest!
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Marie Owens Powell has recently been elected president for AFGE Council 238 by acclamation!
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Our union’s work in helping elect Ohio Supreme Court justices who share our values has led to a huge victory for democracy in which the state’s Supreme Court struck down gerrymandered legislative maps.
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Union Plus recently awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 199 students representing 37 unions, including six winners representing AFGE.
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In this issue, you’ll read about how we are looking to build on our organizing successes in 2022, one district is taking an innovative approach to connecting with local leaders and giving them a platform to exchange views and learn from each other, we are honoring Black History Month and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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AFGE and SSA Jan. 19 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the phased re-entry process and subsequent component-level meetings.
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The Biden administration has directed its agencies to increase the minimum wage for federal employees to $15 an hour.
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Congratulations to two newly elected National Vice Presidents – NVP Robert Harrison and NVP Jason Anderson!
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AFGE District 5 Fair Practices Coordinator Ceretta Smith has is awarded the Labor Leader Award by a women’s veteran organization.
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