Equal COLA Act Needed as Federal Retirees Continue to Get Different COLA Rates
October 10, 2023
The 2024 cost of living adjustment (COLA) is expected to be announced on Thursday.
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Local 3599 Wins ULP on EEOC Director's 2nd Attempt to Eliminate Union Office
October 10, 2023
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) found that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has violated statutory bargaining requirements when its Miami District Director tried – for the second time – to evict the union steward from the union office at its Tampa location.
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Congress Passes 45-Day Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown
October 02, 2023
Congress on Saturday passed a bipartisan continuing resolution through both houses to fund the government for 45 days and prevent a disastrous government shutdown.
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Supreme Court’s Ruling on Alabama Congressional Map Is a Win for Democracy
October 02, 2023
The Supreme Court last week refused to intervene in a lower court’s decision against Alabama Republican lawmakers’ attempt to avoid redrawing a congressional map to better represent Black voters who make up more than a quarter of the state’s population.
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Feds’ Health Insurance Premiums to Go up 7.7% in 2024
October 02, 2023
Federal employees and retirees are slated to pay 7.7% more on average for their FEHBP premiums next year.
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AFGE Reacts to Bipartisan Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown
September 30, 2023
Congress passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund the government through November 17, 2023.
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What Will Happen If Congress Shuts Down the Government?
September 25, 2023
A group of House Republicans is ready to shut down the government if their demand for a series of deep budget cuts and conservative policy changes is not met.
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AFGE Urges Congress to Pass Full Year Funding or Clean Short-term Measure
September 25, 2023
We need to stop the shutdown.
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This Is Exactly Why OSHA Needs to Issue Enforceable Heat Standard
September 25, 2023
Even though employers are required by law to protect workers from heat hazard, OSHA has not issued a heat standard that can be enforced and hold employers accountable.
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Join AFGE’s Virtual Events as We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25, 2023
Each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to Hispanic and Latinx culture, community, and contributions today and throughout history.
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AFGE Urges Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown
September 18, 2023
AFGE is urging members of Congress not to repeat the same mistakes they made a few years ago.
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Veteran Employee Appreciation Week Brings Together Labor and Management in Detroit, Serves as Model for Nation
September 18, 2023
A week of Veteran Employee Recognition activities is held at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.
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The Activist: Juan Ibarra, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
September 18, 2023
The seventh episode of AFGE’s new series, The Activist, highlighting our union members who have stepped up to help make a difference in the lives of their colleagues and our government.
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AFGE’s District 14 Hosts Candidate Forums to Connect Members with Potential Legislators
September 18, 2023
As election season heats up, AFGE’s District 14 organized several candidate forums to keep members informed about those looking to earn their vote.
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AFGE Sees Single Best Organizing Month of Year in August
September 11, 2023
August has been our union’s single best month of the already outstanding year on the organizing front as more and more government workers are joining AFGE to seek empowerment and voice on the job.
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