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Ohio Representative Honors Two AFGE Stalwarts for their Work Serving Members

February 23, 2026

AFGE Local 31 President Darryl Bell from the Cleveland VA Medical Center and AFGE Legislative and Political Organizer Steve Campisi recently were honored by Rep. Shontell Brown, D-Ohio, for their work serving federal employees.

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Calling All Volunteers: Help Shape Bright Futures with FEEA

February 23, 2026

Evaluating all of the scholarship applications that come in each year takes an enormous amount of effort – and FEEA needs volunteers like you to help pull it off.

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Hundreds Gather in D.C. for Annual Legislative Conference

February 17, 2026

Attendees advocated for our top priorities during congressional meetings, networked with each other and other labor activists, and returned home armed with new tools and a renewed focus to keep fighting for our members.

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Young Workers March on Washington

February 17, 2026

Ahead of the annual AFGE Legislative Conference, more than 1,000 workers and students braved frigid temperatures Feb. 7 to participate in the first-ever Young Worker March on Washington.

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AFGE Backs Bills to Give Feds 4.1% Pay Boost in 2027

February 17, 2026

Legislation introduced in the House and Senate last week would provide federal employees with a 4.1% pay raise next year.

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New RIF Appeal Rule Could Trigger Mass Federal Worker Firings, AFGE Warns

February 17, 2026

Under a proposed rule published Feb. 10 in the Federal Register, the administration is proposing to transfer responsibility for reviewing federal employee appeals of proposed reductions-in-force from MSPB to the Office of Personnel Management.

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AFGE Leads Coalition in Seeking Emergency Order to Prevent FEMA Dismantling

February 17, 2026

The coalition of unions, nonprofit groups, and local governments that filed a supplemental complaint last month challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful and drastic reduction of staff at FEMA filed a temporary restraining order Feb. 10 asking the court for emergency relief to stop the agency from restarting its plan to disseminate FEMA’s workforce.

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Black History Month Is a Time to Recognize Labor Leaders

February 17, 2026

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of Black History Month – a time dedicated to honoring the contributions, achievements, and influence of Black people in America.

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AFGE to Challenge Legality of Trump Policy Politicizing Federal Workforce

February 09, 2026

AFGE will be leading a coalition of unions and other parties in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s latest effort to undermine the civil service.

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Lawmakers Form New Caucus to Advocate for Federal Workers

February 09, 2026

A bipartisan group of more than two dozen lawmakers from the House and Senate have formed a Federal Workforce Caucus to support and strengthen the federal civilian workforce while protecting the integrity and livelihoods of America’s workers.

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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month

February 09, 2026

This year’s national theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring 100 years since the first Black History Week was held in 1926.

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Register Now for AFGE’s Free Workers’ Compensation Training

February 09, 2026

We’re offering a free class later this month to help AFGE members in filing workers’ compensation claims.

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Congress Nears Finish Line on 2026 Budget Bills

February 02, 2026

Lawmakers struck an 11th-hour deal with President Trump last week to approve year-long funding for six Cabinet departments.

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AFGE Holds Day of Remembrance for Slain AFGE Member Alex Pretti

February 02, 2026

Roughly two-dozen vigils were held in cities across the country over the past week to honor the life of AFGE member Alex Pretti.

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AFGE Leads Coalition Lawsuit Challenging FEMA Staffing Cuts

February 02, 2026

AFGE led a broad coalition of labor organizations, nonprofit groups, and local governments in filing a legal complaint Jan. 27 challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful and drastic reduction of staff at FEMA.

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