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How Can We Revitalize the Federal Workforce? 6 Suggestions from NP Kelley’s Congressional Testimony

March 01, 2021

AFGE President Everett Kelley on Feb. 23 testified in front of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations on how to rebuild the federal workforce, restore trust, and boost morale after the four-year trauma of relentless attacks from the Trump administration.

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Categories: The Insider

6 Civil Rights Advocates Honored by AFGE Women’s and Fair Practices Departments

March 01, 2021

The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments recognize six outstanding AFGE members who are strong advocates and leaders in the union, the community, and the workplace.

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Categories: The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices

Communications Workshop Roundup — 2021 LegCon Edition

February 23, 2021

Learn more about the communications guidance and resources we shared at this year’s virtual Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference.

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Categories: Blog

AFGE Continues Aggressive Fight for Hazard Pay for Feds

February 22, 2021

AFGE opposes motion to dismiss hazard pay lawsuit.

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Categories: Pay, The Insider

VA Invites AFGE Locals Back to VA Facilities, Won’t Charge Rent

February 22, 2021

Now that President Biden has rescinded Trump’s executive order that kicked unions out of VA facilities, the VA announced Feb. 16 that they are inviting AFGE locals back.

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Categories: VA, The Insider

Collaboration Between National Science Foundation, AFGE Leads to Expansion of Child Care Subsidy

February 22, 2021

A collaboration between AFGE Local 3403 and NSF leadership has led to more employees getting the much-needed subsidy for children, including kids with disabilities.

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Categories: The Insider

Legislative Conference Primer: What We Hope to Accomplish in 2021

February 16, 2021

Now is our time and we’re ready to keep the pressure on and win!

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FEMA Flexible: How FEMA Workers Shift Focus from Natural Disasters to COVID-19.

February 16, 2021

You have plans, but if things don’t go the way you expect, you must be “FEMA flexible.”

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Categories: The Insider

If This Bill Passes, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Will Have Equal Access to Benefits

February 16, 2021

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to make sure all federal law enforcement officers have equal access to benefits.

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AFGE Celebrates 59th Anniversary of JFK’s Executive Order That Changed Our Union Forever

February 16, 2021

This week marks the 59th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s executive order granting federal employees stronger workplace rights.

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Categories: The Insider

Biden Removes All 10 Members of Anti-Worker Federal Service Impasses Panel

February 08, 2021

President Joe Biden has removed all members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel.

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‘New Day of Hope’ Tracker – Biden’s Executive Actions in 1 Chart

February 08, 2021

Federal workers are passionate about our work, and we thank President Biden for supporting us and the work we do serving the American people!

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Categories: The Insider

Celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’s Historic Firsts

February 08, 2021

Vice President Harris makes history.

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AFGE Honors Legacy of A. Philip Randolph

February 08, 2021

A. Philip Randolph elevated the voices and needs of the Black community, progressed the Labor Movement, and made our union spaces ones dedicated to racial and community justice.

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Categories: The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices