Never Stop Learning as a Union Activist
January 23, 2023
Upcoming webinars are now available for AFGE leaders and activists.
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AFGE Partners with Historically Black College Morehouse to Launch PORT/Labor Studies Program Next Year
July 25, 2022
AFGE and Morehouse College are in the process of designing an education program that will be part of the union’s P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy
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Training, The Insider
Meet the Departments: AFGE Education
July 25, 2022
Learn more about the programs led by AFGE's Education team.
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Training, The Insider
VA Secretary Vows to Empower Federal Workforce, Encourage Union Organizing
April 26, 2021
AFGE's NVAC holds joint health and safety conference with the VA.
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“AFGE Back- to-School” Free Webinar Offer
September 30, 2019
AFGE members can now register for webinar training free of charge until the end of 2019!
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Training, The Insider
2019 Diversity Week Sets Attendance Record
September 03, 2019
The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments’ 2019 Diversity Week of events was a huge success with record attendance of over 800 attendees.
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Retiree Activists Are on the Move! Get Involved Today!
September 24, 2018
Young people are not the only ones who are joining unions. More and more federal retirees have decided to stay in the fight and keep their union membership into retirement. They know their union is the most effective tool to fight back politicians’ attacks on their retirement and health benefits.
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Workers' Rights, Member Benefits, Big Enough to Win, Labor, Training, The Insider, Retirees
Y.O.U.N.G Workers on the Rise
September 10, 2018
The future of the labor movement depends upon the active participation of younger generations. If the current trends in our union continue, our future is bright.
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Training, The Insider
Register Now! New Local Officers Orientation Webinar
June 08, 2018
The webinar will cover subjects such as legal duties under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and Civil Service Reform Act, how the AFGE Constitution defines local officer roles and responsibilities, fiduciary duties of all union officers, running local elections and local meetings, and basic strategic planning best practices for a “strong and effective” local union.
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Top Moments from AFGE’s 2018 P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy
June 04, 2018
The 2018 P.O.R.T Leadership Academy brought together hundreds of activists to advance their skills in political action, organizing, representation, and training. In its seventh year, P.O.R.T continues to educate new activists and hone the skills of dedicated trade unionists.
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Sharpening Their Health and Safety Skills
April 30, 2018
Hundreds of AFGE and National VA Council Safety and Health representatives across the country met for a three-day training to sharpen their skills and learn new techniques in workplace safety.
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You Don’t Want to Miss This VA Health & Safety Conference
April 09, 2018
Health and safety in the workplace could be a matter of life and death. That’s why the National VA Council would like to invite you to join its annual Safety & Health Conference this April 16 - 20, 2018
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Looking to Sharpen Your Skills? Take These Online Classes!
April 09, 2018
AFGE's Field Services and Education Department is offering two online classes that will help you become a top-notch union rep.
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6 Things You Need to Know About the 2018 AFGE Legislative Conference
February 02, 2018
Navigating the conference with hundreds of other people could be chaotic at times. But don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Here are a few ways to make sure your experience will be a pleasant one.
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Pay, Budget, Workers' Rights, Benefits, Big Enough to Win, Organizing Event, Training, The Insider, Organizing
Join us at AFGE's 2018 Legislative Conference
December 18, 2017
You are invited to join us at the 2018 Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference on February 11-14, 2018. Registration is now open.
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Washington, D.C., Pay, Budget, Workers' Rights, Big Enough to Win, AFGE National Staff, Training, The Insider
