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Bureau of Prison Workers Get a Boost!
March 14, 2016
Under a new hybrid pay system, some Bureau of Prisons medical staff are now on their way to getting well-deserved bumps in pay.
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Fired Up at Fort Gordon
March 14, 2016
They've been harassed, endangered and brushed aside. This week, Defense workers at Fort Gordon stood together and fought back.
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DoD
A Woman's Place Is in Her Union
March 14, 2016
Article Description: Unions make a difference in the lives of women, their families, and their communities worldwide. We decided to find out why — here's what we found.
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Unions Do Not Stand in the Way of Cybersecurity
March 06, 2016
There is truly no limit to the depth that anti-union lawmakers will stoop in their ongoing crusade to suppress the workers’ voice at the job site.
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OPM
A Father's Wish. A Giant Leap for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
March 06, 2016
There is truly no limit to the depth that anti-union lawmakers will stoop in their ongoing crusade to suppress the workers’ voice at the job site.
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Member Profile
Going the Extra Mile to Keep our Promise to Veterans
March 06, 2016
The National VA Council hosts the NVAC/AFGE National Health and Safety Conference, where hundreds of dedicated public servants gathered to share best practices and improve their service veterans.
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VA
Legislative Round Up
March 06, 2016
Here's a quick recap of recent legislative actions that public servants need to know.
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Workers' Rights, Labor
Scott Walker is Attacking Public Servants (Again)
February 25, 2016
The governor’s back to his old tricks in Wisconsin. His union-busting strategy has been used by other anti-worker lawmakers before – could it happen again?
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The Fight to Deliver Your Catch Up Pay Is Gaining Momentum
February 25, 2016
These 33 lawmakers are standing up for government employees by fighting for a 5.3% catch-up pay adjustment.
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Pay
House Passes Bill to Provide Pepper Spray to Correctional Workers
February 25, 2016
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Congress
Pre-9/11 Era Airport Security Coming to Atlanta?
February 25, 2016
Airport privatizers are at it again. This time, they're setting their sights on Atlanta.
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TSA
A Look into Black History and Civil Rights Through Photos
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. holds countless memories, buildings, and stories of those who've struggled tirelessly for equal rights. National Vice President Eric Bunn, Sr. went out to better understand the history of the city he represents.
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Washington, D.C., Civil Rights
25,000 Marched to Protest the Worst Voter Suppression Laws in the Country
February 18, 2016
The right to vote belongs to everybody.
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Civil Rights
Meet AFGE’s Police Officer of the Year
February 18, 2016
Sgt. Jody Fiala goes above and beyond the call of duty as lead patrol officer at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Fla. He’s an emergency response expert who has trained more than 5,000 people on what to do during an active shooting incident.
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DoD, Member Profile
