Members of Congress are joining AFGE and other national teachers unions in calling on the Trump administration to stop its unlawful dismantling of the Education Department.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is proposing a new rule that would drastically overhaul the process federal employees must follow when challenging workplace discrimination – and it’s giving workers and the public little time to comment on the draft changes.
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A federal judge last week said he would pause the forced relocation of U.S. Department of Agriculture employees following the filing of a new lawsuit challenging the agency’s reorganization plan.
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AFGE leaders are warning that the Trump administration’s plans for a major reorganization of the National Park Service will worsen existing staffing and resource shortages and make it harder for federal employees to maintain our nation’s natural and cultural resources.
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The outcome of the congressional mid-term elections on Nov. 3 will affect no one quite like federal and D.C. government workers.
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The United States has been formally celebrating the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans for nearly 60 years – building on decades of work by labor unions and other progressive organizations.
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Most federal employees will receive no cost-of-living increase next year absent congressional action, thanks to President Trump’s decision to freeze their wages.
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As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, AFGE thanks the dedicated federal employees at the Transportation Security Administration who have kept the flying public safe ever since.
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This Labor Day, AFGE National President Everett Kelley calls on members to recognize the importance of union solidarity.
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AFGE activists step up to lead their respective councils over the next three years.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is proposing a major overhaul of the process federal employees must follow when challenging workplace discrimination – one that will make it harder for workers to win relief and more costly for taxpayers.
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AFGE led a coalition of unions last week in filing a new lawsuit challenging two rules issued by the Trump administration that overhaul how federal employees are disciplined and how their performance is judged.
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AFGE District 3 is hosting off-site Union Power events to connect with government workers.
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AFGE members joined with thousands of activists at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington last week to participate in the March on Washington: Defend the Vote.
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AFGE applauds the Tampa International Airport for deciding not to privatize its airport security screening functions.
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