House Passes Bill to Provide Pepper Spray to Correctional Workers
February 25, 2016
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The Fight to Deliver Your Catch Up Pay Is Gaining Momentum
February 25, 2016
These 33 lawmakers are standing up for government employees by fighting for a 5.3% catch-up pay adjustment.
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Pay
A Look into Black History and Civil Rights Through Photos
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. holds countless memories, buildings, and stories of those who've struggled tirelessly for equal rights. National Vice President Eric Bunn, Sr. went out to better understand the history of the city he represents.
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Washington, D.C., Civil Rights
Senators Must Uphold the Constitution and Consider a Supreme Court Nominee
February 18, 2016
By obstructing the Supreme Court nomination process, some senators are willing to undermine the Constitution for political gains.
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25,000 Marched to Protest the Worst Voter Suppression Laws in the Country
February 18, 2016
The right to vote belongs to everybody.
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Civil Rights
AFGE Rallied for a 5.3% Raise and We’re Just Getting Started
February 18, 2016
Hundreds of AFGE leaders and activists gathered in D.C. in February. See what happened through photos and video—learn how we’re prepared to keep up the fight all year long:
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Workers' Rights
Meet AFGE’s Police Officer of the Year
February 18, 2016
Sgt. Jody Fiala goes above and beyond the call of duty as lead patrol officer at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Fla. He’s an emergency response expert who has trained more than 5,000 people on what to do during an active shooting incident.
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DoD, Member Profile
Building Bridges over Troubled Water
February 16, 2016
When Flint failed to provide clean water for its families, labor unions, lawmakers and community organizations stepped up to help.
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HHS
The 7 Best Moments from the 2016 Legislative Conference
February 11, 2016
AFGE activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to take a stand against anti-worker politicians.
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It's Time for a 5.3% Federal Pay Raise
February 11, 2016
We said it loud and clear: A 1.6% raise doesn’t cut it after 3 years of pay freezes, 5 years of locality pay freezes, and a week of unpaid furloughs.
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Black History Month: What's Your Story?
February 11, 2016
Black History Month is a time to recognize those who brought America closer to its ideals and honor lesser-known but extraordinary efforts of many others.
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AFGE National Departments, AFGE National Staff
Congress Introduces AFGE-Proposed 5.3% Pay Raise Bill
February 11, 2016
We said it loud and clear: A 1.6% raise doesn’t cut it. And Congress listened.
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Congress
5 Quotes to Spark Organizers into Action
February 11, 2016
What happens when a former nurse and current president of one of America's biggest unions takes the stage to enliven hundreds of activists?
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Labor, Civil Rights
If This Bill Passes, TSA Officers Will No Longer Be Second-class Employees
February 11, 2016
New legislation introduced by Reps. Thompson and Lowey would finally grant TSA Officers the same workplace protections as other federal employees.
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TSA
Obama Offers 1.6% Pay Raise for 2017-- That’s It!?
February 04, 2016
Federal employees deserve a 5.3% raise, not the paltry 1.6% proposed by the White House.
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Pay
