Feds Fighting Hunger
August 20, 2016
American families are going hungry and public servants are doing something about it.
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Department of Justice Just Stopped Private Prisons for Good
August 20, 2016
Private prisons cost taxpayers millions, and put inmates and correctional workers in danger. That's why the Department of Justice decided to shut them down for good.
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AFGE’s Union Plus Offers Help for Survivors of Louisiana Floods
August 19, 2016
Union Plus is offering financial assistance for AFGE members who participate in its programs.
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Member Benefits, The Insider
How Do You Achieve Big Goals? Make a Big Plan.
August 13, 2016
Working people at Local 2302 know that by working together, they're stronger together. And they've got a big plan to tackle an ambitious goal.
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VA Hospitals Get Top Marks After Surprise Inspections Nationwide
August 13, 2016
Following the wait list scandal, the independent Joint Commission conducted surprise inspections at VA hospitals across the country, and you may be surprised at what they found.
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AFGE TSA Members Notch Big Win on Pay
August 13, 2016
TSA officers were fed up with an unreliable pay system that always seemed to move the goalposts. Then they spoke up as one union, and TSA listened.
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Prime Time for Diversity Week
August 12, 2016
Considering what’s happening on Main Street, the Women's & Fair Practices Departments' sponsored training couldn’t come at a more opportune time.
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These 5 Decisions Congress Is About to Make Will Affect Your Wallet
August 06, 2016
When lawmakers return to Washington after the August recess, they have to finish drafting several bills, and this one directly affects your job and pay.
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The People Behind One of America's Favorite National Parks
August 06, 2016
Have you visited Shenandoah? Here are five things you may not know about one of America's favorite national parks.
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AFGE Membership Soars to Record High
August 05, 2016
Read why "305,345" is more than just a number – it's the beginning of a movement.
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The Insider
Corporate America: Using Incarceration For Profits
August 05, 2016
There are over 125,000 people held in private prisons across America – that's 16% of all federal inmates and 6% of state inmates. And with poor staff training, low pay and no accountability, they are a serious danger to correctional workers, inmates, and the public.
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Public Servants Feel the Squeeze Without Catch-up Pay
July 30, 2016
Public servants are just like us. They have a family to raise and bills to pay. But thanks to pay freezes and other cuts, each has lost $91,000 since 2010. It's time to right the wrong.
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Pay, The Insider
3 Union Benefits to Help Beat the Heat
July 30, 2016
Enjoy the summer without breaking the bank thanks to these exclusive benefits only available to AFGE members.
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Member Benefits, The Insider
South Carolina's New Champion for Working People
July 30, 2016
April Lott is an advocate for public servants. She also understands why it's important for AFGE to get involved with the local labor movement.
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The Real Reason Why TSA Officers Rallied in Chicago
July 29, 2016
AFGE members who work at one of the world’s busiest airports say they’re losing good officers every day.
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