Congress has extended the probationary period for new Defense civilian employees from one to two years, effective Nov. 26, 2015. Locals should submit a demand to bargain over how this change is carried out.
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"Knowledge is power" has never been more true than when it comes to breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many organizations and charities work to raise awareness and to spread the word that early detection is key to overcoming the treacherous disease.
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AFGE and TSA contract negotiations have ended but the fight is just beginning for TSA Officers.
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What happens when a group of retired AFGE members get together? The start of a new chapter of union activism.
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The U.S. Mint's main job is to produce coins. But it's also tasked with operating Fort Knox, the most secure vault in the world.
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Veterans and VA employees gathered in downtown Milwaukee to shine a spotlight on the proposed closing of VA hospitals.
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If you are a women’s and workers’ rights activist, this is the conference you want to attend.
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Congress had only 72 hours before the government would be forced to lock out workers. But with the pressure to avoid a shutdown sky-high, Congress found a way.
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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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Federal employees and retirees will pay 6.2% more on average for health insurance premiums next year. This unacceptably high increase will hit millions of Americans in the pocketbook, making coverage less and less affordable and will cause many to drop coverage.
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Congress has only one week to pass a funding bill to keep the government running. Will they make it? Here's what you need to know.
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A bill passed the House of Representatives that would decimate VA employees’ rights at work. It’s the latest example of how some lawmakers are exploiting veterans' health care to advance their narrow agendas.
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Will lawmakers break their promise to America's veterans? Time will tell.
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As the coal industry goes bankrupt, companies are opting out of their obligations to provide health care benefits to retirees and contribute to their pension fund.
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AFGE pays tribute to the 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, and honor the everyday heroes who have kept us safe ever since.
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