Federal workers lost one of their most ardent supporters, strongest allies, and fiercest protectors in modern history.
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Every year in May, we honor the contributions of Jewish Americans who have played a significant role in America’s democracy and its labor, women, and civil rights movements.
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Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time for us to reflect on our own mental health and the mental health of those around us.
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As part of his reckless job cuts, Trump dismantled NIOSH, one of the most critical agencies for every worker created by Congress in 1970.
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AFGE District 14’s “Spring Forward” Metro organizing drive was a huge success with a total of 171 members on AFGE E-Dues, advancing our union’s fight against attacks on public service.
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Week 17 saw Trump doubling down on his war on science and public health with continued attacks on federal workers.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s time to pause and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their significant contributions to the growth and development of the United States.
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In a major victory for AFGE and allies, a district court judge May 9 issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking President Trump’s unconstitutional reorganization of the federal government.
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House Republicans are pursuing at least $50 billion in cuts to Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) benefits to help pay for a $4.5 trillion package of tax cuts that would primarily benefit the rich and large corporations, a priority for President Trump.
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AFGE opposes the elimination of TSA and wholesale privatization of the airport screening function.
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Week 16 saw Trump laying off thousands of workers at Interior and Labor and planning to let go 80,000 VA employees taking care of veterans.
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It is an honor to announce that AFGE’s Membership and Organization Department won an Organizing Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO. AFGE Assistant General Counsel James Ward Morrow also received the council’s first-ever Legal Champion Award.
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This week, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you. Your unwavering service to the American people is an inspiration.
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“We appreciate you!” “Hang in there!” “Keep up the good work!” were some of the encouraging words the American people want our government workers to hear during these tough times.
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AFGE led a coalition of nationwide labor organizations, non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful government reorganization and massive reduction in force.
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