D.C. and federal government workers across the country are joining AFGE in droves, eager for the chance to be a part of our movement for better pay, stronger benefits, a respectable retirement, and dignity, fairness, and respect on the job.
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The United States Coast Guard has settled with AFGE Local 219 over a charge that the agency had shared sensitive information about an employee and violated his rights and safety.
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AFGE is joining a coalition of unions, academics, and other allied organizations in calling on House and Senate leaders to include language in year-end legislation passed by both chambers that would prevent a return of a system in which government workers could be fired for political reasons and without due process.
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AFGE has filed petitions with the Federal Labor Relations Authority to represent employees transferring from the military services to the new Defense Health Agency.
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AFGE District 14 members discuss their jobs, public service, and what they wish people knew about government service.
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SSA employees protest chronic understaffing, underfunding, and management’s refusal to negotiate a fair contract with the union.
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AFGE Local 704 representing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) workers in Region 5 has filed suit against the EPA, seeking documents regarding the agency’s implementation of remote work for the workers.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of healthcare workers, many of whom can’t get the help they need coping with anxiety and chronic stress.
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Thanks to the activism of AFGE Local 1224, the VA hospital agrees to give Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) a 12% pay raise!
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AFGE joins State Department employees and members of Congress in calling on the State Department to take action against instances of antisemitism at the agency.
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Registration is now open for the annual National Conference on Worker Safety and Health to be held virtually on Dec. 6-8 and again Dec. 13-15.
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AFGE is holding a rally and virtual town hall this month to shine a spotlight on personnel issues at the Social Security Administration.
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The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance on how agencies can assist federal workers affected by Hurricane Ian and Fiona.
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AFGE has sent a letter to all U.S. senators urging them to support or oppose various amendments to the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that will be considered by the Senate next month.
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AFGE is collaborating with the International Chemical Workers Union Council on health and safety training, including disaster response classes, to help AFGE locals build capacity and resolve health and safety issues at the local level.
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