This Course Will Turn You into a Super Steward!
November 22, 2017
Join the ranks of AFGE stewards and activists who have earned a badge for completing the online Worksite Representation: Stewards Essentials course in AFGE Learn!
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Anti-Government Sentiments Drove Federal Employees to Join Labor Union
November 13, 2017
As politicians and powerful special interests are doubling down on their attacks against federal employees, civil servants are fighting back by joining AFGE.
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Here’s What Happened When AFGE Attended the AFL-CIO Convention
November 06, 2017
AFGE members and leaders came out in number for the AFL-CIO convention in St. Louis last month. This year, AFGE was featured prominently as the union that has seen an increase of membership for 25 consecutive years despite challenges and attacks on many fronts. AFGE members have shown that when we band together, our voice is stronger and we can accomplish great things. Here’s a recap of AFGE’s presence at the AFL-CIO convention.
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"Activism is at an All-Time High" Interview with President J. David Cox Sr.
September 29, 2017
J. David Cox Sr. has served as national president of the American Federation of Government Employees since 2012 and was the union’s secretary-treasurer for six years prior. AFGE, an AFL-CIO affiliate, represents 700,000 employees across 14 federal agencies with 310,000 active members. Cox, a former nurse in the Veterans Affairs Department, spoke with National Journal's Alex Clearfield about the federal workforce and why President Trump is “Bush on steroids.”
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Introductory Stewards Training Now Online
September 15, 2017
Attention AFGE stewards: you can now complete introductory stewards training online! Online Essentials is a fully online self-paced training available in our new learning management system (LMS), called AFGE Learn. Complete the eight interactive modules and quizzes to earn your badge for Worksite Representation: Stewards Essentials
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How One AFGE Council Trimmed Years Off Its Contract Negotiations
September 15, 2017
One of AFGE’s bargaining councils has cut the time it takes to negotiate a new contract from more than six years to less than two weeks – and you can do at your own local or council, too.
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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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More and More Federal Employees Are Joining AFGE
June 02, 2017
With a constant threat of a government shutdown, cuts to pay and retirement, attacks on their voice at work and the work they do, federal employees feel they’re not getting the support they need to do their jobs. That’s why more and more federal employees are joining AFGE.
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Federal Employees Say ‘Union, YES!’
February 03, 2017
AFGE's membership reached another record high in January. Congratulations!
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Photos: AFGE Rewind 2016
December 21, 2016
2016 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Revisit photos of the moments that made 2016 memorable.
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AFGE Joins Mine Workers of America in Rally to Save Health Care
September 09, 2016
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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How Do You Achieve Big Goals? Make a Big Plan.
August 13, 2016
Working people at Local 2302 know that by working together, they're stronger together. And they've got a big plan to tackle an ambitious goal.
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