This Woman Came to Washington to Shatter the 'Official Time' Myth
May 15, 2017
Politicians are lying about how public servants use 'official time.' This woman came to Washington to shatter the myth.
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Veterans Must Choose: Paycheck or Medical Care?
May 01, 2017
Without fixing the current law, veterans who work at the VA have to take unpaid sick leave to receive medical care for their service-related injuries.
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Congress Extends Program Allowing Veterans to Receive Care at Non-VA Hospitals But Fails to Tackle Long-Term Needs
April 24, 2017
AFGE stands with veterans’ service organizations and their members to defend those who have borne the battle against special interest groups who will profit from the privatization of the VA.
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Whistleblowers, Union Reps Poised for Punishment if this Bill Becomes Law
March 13, 2017
A new bill targeting whistleblowers and union representatives is being considered in the House. Here are two ways it would punish whistleblowers and union reps who try to protect them.
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AFGE President: Veterans Are Harmed the Most by Hiring Freeze
January 30, 2017
Veterans are the group of people that are most harmed by the President Trump’s executive order implementing hiring freeze for much of the government.
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Photos: AFGE Rewind 2016
December 20, 2016
2016 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Revisit photos of the moments that made 2016 memorable.
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How to Hire More Veterans? The Government Paves the Way
November 22, 2016
A push to hire more veterans is producing impressive results.
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Veterans Day Message
November 07, 2016
AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. shows how veterans often continue their service after they complete their tour of duty and explains why we must uphold the promises we've made to our nation's heroes.
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Lawmakers Attempt to Thwart Dismantling of the VA
September 30, 2016
A faction in Congress wants to close VA hospitals and send America's heroes to fight for-profit providers for healthcare. Luckily, their efforts are being rebuked by a group of pro-veteran lawmakers.
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Honoring Veterans Means More Than Just a Holiday
November 12, 2015
AFGE represents thousands of veterans working in our federal prisons, on our military bases, patrolling our borders, taking care of our nation's capital, and in government offices nationwide. AFGE also represents thousands of workers who serve veterans day in and day out, as doctors, nurses, and so much more.
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New Poll Uncovers What Veterans Really Think About the VA
November 12, 2015
These survey results will change everything you thought about the VA.
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Are You A Veteran? Join AFGE Veterans today!
November 05, 2015
Our veterans have served our country with distinction all over the world. But let’s face it – when many veterans complete their service, lawmakers aren’t holding up their end of the deal. That's where you come in.
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AFGE Celebrates Federal Nurses Week
September 22, 2015
Anyone who has been in a hospital knows that nursing professionals are often the first people you see when you enter and the last you speak to before you leave. What many do not know is that there are approximately 100,000 nurses across several federal government agencies serving countless patients each and every day.
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Hostile Work Environment at Iron Mountain VA Affects Quality of Care for Veterans
September 04, 2015
AFGE Veterans Affairs Local 2280 President Benjamin Balkum has spoken out against poor practices at the Iron Mountain VA hospital that hurt quality of care for veterans.
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VA Employees in California, West Virginia Voted to Join AFGE
September 04, 2015
Veterans Affairs employees at the VA Employee Education System, Long Beach, CA and two Vet Centers in Beckley and Princeton, WV voted this week to be represented by AFGE.
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