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AFGE and AFSCME Win Major Victory Against Trump Administration’s Efforts to Silence Voice of America Workers

November 24, 2025

In a major victory for federal workers, on Nov. 14 D.C. a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction finding that the cancellation of collective bargaining rights at United States Agency for Global Media was unconstitutional retaliation against AFSCME and AFGE.

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AFGE Urges Passage of the Shutdown Fairness Act Amid Shutdown End

November 17, 2025

AFGE is urging support for legislation recently introduced in the Senate, S. 3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act.

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Class Action Lawsuit Launched to Help Reservists Recoup Missing Pay

November 17, 2025

The American Federation of Government Employees filed a brief in support of the reservists’ lawsuit against the government and encourages affected reservists to join the class action lawsuit so they can get the pay they are owed.

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AFGE National VA Council Elects New Officers

November 17, 2025

Delegates at the National Veterans Affairs Council (NVAC)’s 25th Triennial Convention recently elected new officers.

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AFGE Communications Director Brittany Holder Recognized for Labor Efforts

November 17, 2025

AFGE Communications Director Brittany Holder was recently honored by her alma mater as one of 40 alumni under the age of 40 who are trailblazers in their fields.

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AFGE Salutes Our Military Heroes on Veterans Day

November 10, 2025

More than a quarter of AFGE’s members previously served in the military, including AFGE’s own National President Everett Kelley.

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Federal Workers Weary as Congress Moves to End Longest Shutdown in History

November 10, 2025

Just as the government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history – surpassing the previous 35-day record set during President Trump’s first term – lawmakers finally struck a deal that could bring the shutdown to an end.

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Unions Challenge Trump Effort to Replace Civil Servants with Political Loyalists

November 10, 2025

Despite the lapse in government funding, and the furloughing of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, the government continues to post new job opportunities – now with a new and unlawful essay seeking loyalty to President Trump.

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Make Your Voice Heard: Public Service Viewpoint Survey

November 10, 2025

With the Trump administration deciding not to conduct a Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey this year, AFGE is partnering with the Partnership for Public Service to ensure federal employees can still share their workplace experiences during this critical time for the civil service.

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5 Stories That Matter

November 10, 2025

Here are stories you need to know this week.

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Major Win for Workers as Court Blocks Shutdown Firings

November 03, 2025

In a major win for thousands of workers facing termination during the government shutdown, AFGE and other unions secured a preliminary injunction from a federal court in California that will prevent the administration from firing federal workers because of the government shutdown.

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AFGE Fights to End Shutdown as Members Face Economic Hardships

November 03, 2025

Thousands of AFGE members joined a live town hall on Oct. 30 to hear the latest updates on the federation’s efforts to advocate on their behalf in the face of relentless political attacks on federal employee jobs, collective bargaining rights, and now on their paycheck.

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Quick Guide to Shutdown Resources Online

November 03, 2025

Here’s a summary of online resources to help you and your families navigate the government shutdown.

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Need to Delay Your E-Dues Payments During the Shutdown? Here’s How

November 03, 2025

We understand this shutdown is placing unprecedented financial strain on federal employees and their families. That’s why AFGE is allowing members in a non-pay status to temporarily pause E-Dues payments for the duration of the government shutdown.

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It’s Past Time to End This Shutdown

October 27, 2025

This week, Congress pushed our nation into the fourth week of a full government shutdown – an avoidable crisis that is harming families, communities, and the very institutions that hold our country together. Both political parties have made their point, and still there is no clear end in sight.

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