AFGE Expects to Negotiate Over Changes to Working Conditions as a Result of Biden’s Vaccine Announcement
August 02, 2021
AFGE will demand to negotiate with the Biden administration over the implementation of these new requirements.
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OPM Issues New Guidance, Encourages More Telework, Remote Work
August 02, 2021
OPM has recently issued new guidance on telework as agencies are preparing to safely return federal workers to the physical worksites.
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The Insider, Coronavirus
Title 5 Rights Bill for TSOs Wins Bipartisan Vote, Passes House Panel
August 02, 2021
AFGE applauds the House Homeland Security Committee for approving a bill that would provide TSOs Title 5 workplace rights.
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TSA, The Insider
FLRA Orders Trial on Union-Busting Charges at Education Department
August 02, 2021
The FLRA has ordered a hearing into 14 charges of labor law violations brought by AFGE against the Department of Education under the previous administration.
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Education, The Insider
5 Stories That Matter
August 02, 2021
Here are stories you need to know this week.
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AFGE, VA Reach Historic Settlement, Resetting Contract Negotiations
July 26, 2021
The AFGE National VA Council (NVAC) and the VA have reached a historic settlement to restore workplace rights.
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VA, The Insider
Paid Leave for Military Families, Those with Severe Illnesses Passes House Panel Despite Objection from Republican Lawmakers
July 26, 2021
AFGE applauds the House Oversight and Reform Committee for passing a pro-family bill.
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How One AFGE Local Is Using New Technology to Grow Their Union, Make Contact with Members, Potential Members
July 26, 2021
Organizing during a pandemic brings about new tools, tactics, and ideas.
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The Insider, Organizing
AFGE Member Keena Smith Appointed to State Redistricting Commission
July 26, 2021
Congratulations to AFGE Local 2192 President Keena Smith!
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Tell Your Lawmakers to Help End Local Pay Disparities!
July 19, 2021
AFGE members are continuing to put pressure on their lawmakers to support legislation that would end the local pay disparities between hourly and salaried workers.
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Congress, The Insider
Update: TSA Officers Are One Step Closer to Getting Expanded Union Rights
July 19, 2021
Thanks to our union, TSA officers are one giant step closer to getting the expanded union rights they deserve.
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TSA, The Insider
AFGE Honors Disability Pride Month
July 19, 2021
July is Disability Pride Month, and AFGE is proud to show solidarity with the disability community during this month of reflection, visibility, and concrete action.
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5 Ways to Build an Email Activist List at Your Worksite
July 19, 2021
Each year, the ways we communicate with one another expand and become more digital. As union activists and leaders, it is critical that we stay in touch with one another and keep pace with changing trends as we prepare for collective actions and share resources and information.
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The Insider, Blog
AFGE Members Say They’re More Productive While Teleworking
July 12, 2021
Nearly 80% of AFGE members responding to a recent survey say their productivity has increased a lot or a little while teleworking during the pandemic.
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Another Win for the AFGE National VA Council!
July 12, 2021
In June 2021, NVAC and the VA reached a settlement resulting in the VA’s agreement to cease and desist its practice of unilateral pre-hearing submissions in cases arising out of Section 714 of the Accountability Act.
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VA, The Insider
