At a hearing on government oversight on March 9, several members of Congress, many of whom are freshmen representatives, defended federal agencies’ use of telework as an effective, valuable tool which, in many instances, has been life-changing for employees who are military spouses or people with disabilities.
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Ground rules are important during contract negotiations as they keep things running smoothly. Failing to follow the ground rules could be damaging to the violating party, as is the case at the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, DC.
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March is Women’s History Month, and we’re voicing our support for a joint resolution introduced by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., that would enshrine legal gender equality for women and men in our constitution.
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Do you know what to do if there’s an active shooter in your building? What do you do if you suspect the air you breathe in your office makes you sick? What if you lifted something heavy at work that permanently damaged your back? Are you getting workers’ compensation?
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In a major victory for AFGE National VA Council, an arbitrator recently ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs has engaged in bad faith bargaining and ordered the agency to cease and desist its pattern of unlawful conduct.
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AFGE commends President Biden for proposing a 5.2% pay increase for federal workers next year but insists more needs to be done to keep up with inflation and address the double-digit pay gap between public and private sectors.
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The White House March 9 released its fiscal 2024 budget proposal that includes several priorities for government workers.
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Latest edition of the Government Standard highlights AFGE’s legislative conference and what comes next.
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AFGE members from Tobyhanna Army Depot joined a group of union members led by the Union Veterans Council for a visit to the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington.
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An arbitrator ordered the Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 in Boston to allow an employee to work remotely after the agency unreasonably denied her remote work request.
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Apply for the 2023-2024 Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship by 3pm ET on March 16, 2023.
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Celebrated every March, Women’s History Month is an opportunity for us to collectively celebrate the many contributions of women throughout history across all facets of our society
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An AFGE-backed bill has been introduced in the House to protect federal retirees’ retirement income by standardizing the cost-of-living adjustment.
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We etched Ms. Augusta's AFGE legacy in stone as we dedicated a plaque to her in a Feb. 16 ceremony attended by her family and AFGE leaders, members, and current and former staff.
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Each year, the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments awards the Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award to four dedicated trade unionists who exemplify what it means to be true champions for civil, human, women, and workers’ rights.
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