Congress Narrowly Avoids Government Shutdown
September 30, 2016
Congress had only 72 hours before the government would be forced to lock out workers. But with the pressure to avoid a shutdown sky-high, Congress found a way.
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An Unhappy 100th Birthday for the National Park Service?
September 03, 2016
The National Park Service just blew out the candles on its 100th birthday. But will our national treasure get the support it needs to last another 100?
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These 5 Decisions Congress Is About to Make Will Affect Your Wallet
August 06, 2016
When lawmakers return to Washington after the August recess, they have to finish drafting several bills, and this one directly affects your job and pay.
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AFGE Calls for 6,000 New TSA Officers
May 23, 2016
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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Don't Want To Pay Taxes? This Budget is for You!
April 01, 2016
Rep. Price has a budget plan for (uh, only a couple) of you.
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House Passes Bill to Provide Pepper Spray to Correctional Workers
February 26, 2016
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Congress Introduces AFGE-Proposed 5.3% Pay Raise Bill
February 12, 2016
We said it loud and clear: A 1.6% raise doesn’t cut it. And Congress listened.
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Congressman Goes for the Jugular with Most Anti-Federal-Union Legislation in Decades
February 05, 2016
Congress Tom Price is on a mission to take away your freedom to join a union.
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8 Ways Congress Changes How Your Agency Can Use Administrative Leave
January 29, 2016
Congress could be changing the way working people use their administrative leave.
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You’re Fired! Congress Rings in the New Year with Measures to Undermine Your Job
January 15, 2016
It took only 12 days into the New Year for Congress to take a major swipe at your rights on the job.
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1.3% Pay Increase Locked In as Congress Approves 2016 Budget
December 18, 2015
The House and Senate this week approved a funding package that keeps the federal government funded through September, 2016.
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Are Shutdown Furloughs Around the Corner?
December 11, 2015
To avoid a government shutdown, the House and Senate last week passed a short-term bill to fund the government until Dec. 16 as lawmakers continue to work to come to an agreement on a long-term $1.1 trillion funding package.
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Workforce Morale in the Cellar as Congress Continues to Target Feds
October 08, 2015
AFGE called on Congress to cease mean-spirited cuts to federal workers' pay and benefits today following the release of abysmally-low employee morale scores as part of the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
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Why Boehner’s Resignation Is an Embarrassment for Everyone
October 01, 2015
House Speaker John Boehner is stepping down. You probably know that. You also may know John Boehner has never been a friend of federal employees. But what may surprise you is that he was ousted because he was just trying to do his job by keeping the government open for the American people.
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Wounded Warriors Are Now One Step Closer to Accessing the Treatment They Need
October 01, 2015
No veteran should have to choose between their medical appointments and a paycheck. And now they won’t have to.
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