AFGE is in the process of setting up a council to represent and organize health care employees working for the newly reorganized Defense Health Administration (DHA) around the world.
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The fiscal 2024 funding package that funds the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year became law March 23.
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In a major victory for AFGE and our allies, a so-called fiscal commission was not included in the FY2024 funding package that passed both the House and Senate and became law on March 23.
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An AFGE representative last week testified before Congress urging lawmakers to pass a bill to ensure that all Department of Veterans Affairs employees are accurately compensated for working overtime, the night shift, weekend shift, or on a holiday.
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As part of Women History Month events, the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments last week held a virtual panel discussion hosted by its equal employment opportunity attorneys to provide information and tips on how to handle discrimination against women in the workplace.
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The AFGE National Veterans Affairs Council is holding its annual health and safety conference next month to guide you through all the health and safety-related scenarios.
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The AFGE Council of Prison Locals urges Congress to provide more funding for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) if we are to address staffing, safety, and security issues.
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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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AFGE members joined activists from other unions at Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and Bobby Scott’s, D-Va., labor listening session in Atlanta, Ga., to discuss issues important to union members.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, District 14 hosted the first annual District 14 Women’s Conference to empower and inspire union women to reach their fullest potential.
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After months of collective bargaining between the agency and the union, a seven-year contract was agreed upon on March 5. Two days later, TSA Council 100, which represents TSOs nationwide, started the 45-day ratification process.
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President Joe Biden last week issued an executive order creating labor-management forums at federal agencies to promote better relationships between management and front-line workers.
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This year, our union is celebrating the 50th anniversary of our Women’s Department!
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Join upcoming webinars to learn more about the Thrift Savings Plan.
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March/April 2024 Government Standard: Improving federal pay and benefits, addressing staffing shortages, preventing a disastrous government shutdown, and more.
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