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Meet Lt. Charley Lyke, AFGE’s Law Enforcement of the Year

March 04, 2019

Lt. Charley Lyke is a police officer, but he has a unique mission. That's why Lt. Lyke was awarded AFGE’s Law Enforcement of the Year, our union’s highest honor for law enforcement officers. Our hearty congratulations to our in-house hero, Lt. Lyke!

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Meet NVP Jeremy Lannan, AFGE’s 1st Honorary Firefighter of the Year

March 04, 2019

AFGE National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices Jeremy Lannan has been named the recipient of the very first AFGE-wide Firefighter of the Year award.

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How Bill Expanding Social Security Benefits Federal Employees

February 25, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon have introduced legislation that would increase Social Security benefits for American seniors, including retiring federal employees.

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A Protest That Ignited a Movement: AFGE Celebrates Black History Month

February 25, 2019

It’s been 55 years since the 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law. As we celebrate Black History Month, AFGE wants to honor those who fought and made sacrifices so all of us can live in a better society.

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Don’t Miss Out On These Online Training Courses

February 25, 2019

Our Field Services and Education Department is offering a variety of online training courses, and the 2019 schedule of webinar trainings is now available and open for registrations through April.

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Veterans Affairs’ Job Vacancies Surge to Nearly 49,000

February 24, 2019

The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has nearly 49,000 unfilled positions.

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Finish Strong - A Guide to the Year-End Closing Process

February 20, 2019

“Finish strong” is a common phrase used to encourage someone to end a task on a good note. This concept also applies when preparing your books to close out your fiscal year. The accuracy of your financial reports will depend on the strength of your financial records. Year-end processing can be overwhelming and tedious, but it is critical in fulfilling your fiduciary duty as a financial officer and provides for a smooth transition for the next fiscal year.

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Quarterly Financial Focus

February 20, 2019

Take a look as some of the important information you should know about this quarter.

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Fighting for Feds Across the Nation

February 20, 2019

From D.C. to New Orleans, NST Kelley has been working hard representing AFGE.

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A Message From AFGE's National Secretary-Treasurer Everett Kelley

February 20, 2019

The beginning of the year always brings a renewed sense of hope. During this time of year, we always pledge to do many things better in our lives. We pledge to exercise more, eat better and make other positive changes. Likewise, for many AFGE Affiliates, the new year means making sure their year-end processes are complete.

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Do You Know How To Maintain And Manage Your Retired Members?

February 20, 2019

Managing retirees via MyLocal3 is among the duties of the financial officer. While the process of managing retirees is similar to the process of managing Active members (non-retirees), there are a few significant steps that, if missed, can inadvertently lead to a member dropping from the rolls.

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Performing Local Audits

February 20, 2019

When many people hear the word audit, it doesn’t bring about a good feeling. We think of some person or agency going through our lives and leaving a lot of wreckage in their wake. However, an audit can be a good thing. An audit is a very helpful and useful tool for locals and their financial officers who are entrusted with the finances. In this article, we will attempt to demystify audits while giving you the basics of the audit process.

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Bill Introduced to Give TSA Officers Title 5 Workplace Rights

February 19, 2019

The 35-day government shutdown showed how important TSA officers are to the safety and security of air travelers.

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Collective Action Leads to 1.9% Raise, Averts New Shutdown

February 19, 2019

We did it! The collective actions of union members, labor allies, and sympathetic lawmakers have averted another government shutdown.

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10 Best Moments You Missed at AFGE’s 2019 Legislative Conference

February 19, 2019

Our union’s 2019 legislative conference on Feb. 10-13 was a huge success. If you missed it, here are 10 of the best moments from this year’s gathering.

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