AFGE Members Protecting Homeland After 9/11
September 08, 2017
Since 9/11, AFGE members continue to work on the frontlines to ensure safety for the American people.
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VA Employees Demand Immediate Filling of 49,000 Vacancies at VA Hospitals Nationwide
September 08, 2017
Employees at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals have been staging a protest to demand that the 49,000 vacancies be filled immediately to ensure our veterans receive the care that they have earned.
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7 Highlights from the APALA Convention
September 08, 2017
Nearly 650 people from dozens of unions and community partners recently gathered in Anaheim, California, to attend the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA)’s convention and celebrate its 25th anniversary. This year the convention’s theme “25 Years of Resistance: Organize & Fight” emphasized APALA’s rejection of racism and the anti-worker position.
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12 Quick Facts That Will Blow Your Mind This Labor Day
September 01, 2017
AFGE is celebrating the tremendous achievements of federal employees in various fields that have made a difference in the life of the American people and others around the world.
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Trump Threatens to Shut Down Government over Border Wall
August 25, 2017
If Congress fails to pass a budget with funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, President Trump has threatened to shut down the federal government - potentially leaving thousands of government employees and working families without pay or benefits.
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AFGE Election Win in Minneapolis, HUD Council Election
August 25, 2017
Physicians at the VA hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have voted to join AFGE and become part of the labor movement that stands for good jobs and a voice at work. Meanwhile, the AFGE HUD Council has just elected its new officers.
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OMB Directs Agencies to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Help Fatten Pockets of CEOs
August 25, 2017
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney is directing agencies to prioritize their research and development funds for basic early-stage research that could be used by companies for product and service development. These corporations, including pharmaceutical companies that rake in billions in profits every year, need taxpayers to fund early-stage research because this kind of research is expensive.
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AFGE Condemns Racism, Asks America to Come Together to Defeat Hate
August 18, 2017
Unions are about standing up for all workers, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of life and various backgrounds, we are infuriated by what occurred in Charlottesville.
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Civil Rights, The Insider
New Policy on Opioid Medications for Federal Employees Injured on the Job
August 18, 2017
To fight the opioid epidemic, OWCP now requires medical justification for the long-term use of opioid medications.
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Workers' Rights, The Insider
Happy 101st Birthday, National Park Service!
August 18, 2017
To commemorate the National Park Service's 101st anniversary, let's go behind the scenes and get to know the people whose job is to protect America's national treasures and make your visit an enjoyable and memorable one.
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AFGE Celebrates Diversity with APALA Convention and Diversity Week
August 14, 2017
As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of lives and various backgrounds, AFGE is proud to take part in two important events this week.
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How the New VA Law Affects You
August 14, 2017
The new adverse action bill that President Trump signed into law in June makes several key changes to the disciplinary process for employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here's a summary of the major changes that you need to know about.
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VA, The Insider
Workers' Compensation Training Open for Registration
August 14, 2017
After taking this class, participants will be able to begin a claims process and demonstrate working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the process including the responsibilities of the employees, supervisors and union representatives.
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Forced to Retire Early Due to a Medical Condition, This Federal Retiree Didn't Plunge into Poverty, Thanks to Social Security
August 14, 2017
Social Security turns 82 on Aug. 14, 2017. Hear how this important social program helps an AFGE member who was forced to retire early due to an illness.
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Our Voice Just Got a Lot Stronger with These 7 Legislative Victories
August 04, 2017
Only a few days before Congress went off on August recess, AFGE won several major legislative victories that protect the civil service, jobs, and taxpayer dollars. Here are our recent legislative victories you need to know about.
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Washington, D.C., DoD, Energy, VA, Senate, Congress, Official Time, Pay, Workers' Rights, The Insider
