AFGE members attended a field hearing in Columbus, Ohio, on legislation that would repeal two provisions of the current law that unfairly reduce Social Security benefits government employees have earned.
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AFGE Local 2369 launches virtual monthly gathering to help bring workers together.
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AFGE is asking lawmakers to repeal two controversial rules that have caused public servants to lose two-thirds or even the entire amount of their Social Security benefits.
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Due to chronic staffing and attrition issues, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will be closing a field office in Southeast Cleveland, Ohio, a community that is 94% Black.
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AFGE is urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reopen its field office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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We can afford Social Security if the wealthy pay their fair share.
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AFGE Council 220 and Council 215 joined Social Security Works and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in calling on Congress to fully fund Social Security.
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Members of Congress are considering the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, H.R. 5779, that would give a small group of lawmakers and non-elected individuals enormous power to recommend cuts to Social Security and other popular programs without any ability for the public to weigh in.
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AFGE SSA Council 220 and allies last week held an online forum to discuss urgent issues at the Social Security Administration (SSA)
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Barring any unforeseen circumstances, 42,000 Social Security Administration employees could have an updated contract on or before Nov. 26 following the employees’ ratification vote last month.
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The consequences of the backlog in the disability program are real as more deaths in this vulnerable population are likely if Congress fails to do its job and fully fund and staff the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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The first episode of AFGE’s new series, The Activist, highlighting our union members who have stepped up to help make a difference in the lives of their colleagues and our government.
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AFGE has reached an agreement with the Social Security Administration (SSA), allowing 42,000 SSA employees nationwide represented by AFGE to enjoy new workplace rights and protections.
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“Due to over a decade of congressional underfunding we are now an agency in crisis.”
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SSA is in a recruitment and retention crisis.
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