Vaccinated Feds Speak Out, Encourage Others to Get Vaccinated to Protect Themselves and Coworkers
October 25, 2021
Government workers share their stories on the importance of vaccination.
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AFGE Wins Major Telework Expansion at Department of Education
October 25, 2021
In the most recent negotiation between the Department of Education and AFGE Local 252, which represents Department of Education employees nationwide, the agency has agreed to vastly expand its telework program.
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86,000 More Feds Will Get Access to Vision, Dental Benefits
October 25, 2021
The Biden administration is expanding dental and vision benefits to temporary, seasonal, and part-time workers, certain firefighters and emergency response personnel.
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AFGE Applauds White House Efforts to Bolster Union Membership
October 21, 2021
AFGE thanks Vice President Harris, Secretary Marty Walsh and others on the Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment for their unwavering support of America's workers.
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AFGE’s Top 11 Remaining Priorities for 2021
October 18, 2021
With a few months left before 2021 is over, we’re moving full-speed ahead to push for legislation that would improve lives for working families.
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Have a Question About the Vaccine Mandate? We’ve Got You Covered!
October 18, 2021
AFGE has been proactive in our efforts to protect our members from the pandemic since the very beginning.
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Biden Launches New Program to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
October 18, 2021
The Biden administration has launched a program to help prevent more deaths and injuries due to heat.
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AFGE Celebrates Augusta Thomas Day Oct. 14
October 12, 2021
As National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices, Ms. Augusta was instrumental in shaping the future and policies of our union.
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The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices
A VA Doctor Was Fired After Blowing the Whistle on Fraud. AFGE Took VA to Arbitration and Won.
October 12, 2021
AFGE helps whistleblower get reinstated after wrongful termination.
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VA, The Insider
September Broke Nearly All Organizing Records in 2021!
October 12, 2021
In September, 3,452 federal workers joined the AFGE family.
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FLRA Found Merit in AFGE Local’s ULP Charge Against EEOC
October 12, 2021
Congratulations to AFGE Local 3599 for their representational efforts.
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TSA Activists in Arizona Push Their Senators to Support Title 5 Rights
October 12, 2021
AFGE activists in Arizona are pushing their senators to support Title 5 workplace rights for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs).
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TSA, The Insider
DoD Rejects Proposed Merger of Commissaries and Exchanges
October 04, 2021
The Department of Defense has backed off of plans to merge military commissaries with exchange stores.
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DoD, The Insider
AFGE Members and Their Families Win 21 FEEA Merit-Based Scholarships
October 04, 2021
Meet AFGE's finalists for FEEA's 2021 merit-based scholarship competition.
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Member Benefits, The Insider
AFGE Proudly Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 04, 2021
Our union continues its efforts to advocate for policies that support people with disabilities in the government workforce.
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The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices
