The Obama administration did the right thing when it made millions of private-sector workers eligible for overtime pay. Now it needs to extend the new rule to public servants.
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AFGE VA Local 1061 Vice President Dewanda Mitchell’s aunt died of ovarian cancer. She volunteered to help raise awareness, not knowing she herself would be diagnosed with the deadly disease.
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EEOC launches Pride Month by honoring AFGE transgender member behind landmark ruling.
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While Congress was on vacation the last week of May, TSA officers found a record-breaking 74 guns, 65 loaded, in carry-on bags across the country.
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As the long days of summer approach, there's no indication that Congress will take the dramatic action needed to shorten wait times at the nation's airports. Read how AFGE is turning up the heat.
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During Jewish Heritage Month, AFGE looks back at a few of Jewish leaders who have contributed to monumental moments in labor history.
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They've fought alongside other activists for labor rights and social justice, yet their contributions have too often gone unrecognized. AFGE talks with current Asian American labor activists about the struggles of today.
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We've made a few changes to AFGE.org. Here's just a few important pages you won't want to miss.
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In a Memorial Day message, President. J. David Cox Sr. asks that we remember those who gave their lives in the name of freedom, but says our commemorative words must be followed with courageous action.
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AFGE is engaging retirees to fight back against attacks on workers everywhere.
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AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. was honored during the Workers Defense League's 80th Anniversary Dinner for his contributions to expand and protect the rights of public servants.
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AFGE members across the country comment on how Congress has contributed to long lines at airports and why they must pass emergency funding for more TSA officers.
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The upgraded website gives you easier access to all the news, tools, and resources that come with your AFGE membership. Read more to learn how you can create your new AFGE account today!
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First, Michigan residents had to contend with dirty water. But as it turns out, Detroit classrooms are just as toxic after years of drastic budget cuts and neglect.
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Members of Congress are used to seeing TSA Officers when they fly to and from Washington, D.C. But during AFGE Council 100's first annual Lobby Week, it's the TSA Officers who came to them.
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