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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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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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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The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has nearly 49,000 unfilled positions.
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“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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Take a look as some of the important information you should know about this quarter.
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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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From D.C. to New Orleans, NST Kelley has been working hard representing AFGE.
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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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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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The 35-day government shutdown showed how important TSA officers are to the safety and security of air travelers.
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We did it! The collective actions of union members, labor allies, and sympathetic lawmakers have averted another government shutdown.
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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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The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently announced a new budget busting plan to massively increase the number of veterans sent to private providers.
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At the urging of our union, a bill has been jointly introduced in the House and Senate to give salaried and hourly federal employees a 3.6% pay raise next year in recognition of their invaluable contributions to this country.
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