You can use the materials below (while you are not on duty time) to educate your brothers and sisters on what is being proposed. You can also use these materials to ask your coworkers who are not AFGE members to join AFGE and join in the fight to stop these cuts.
H.R. 1461 impacts federal workers' workplace rights. If passed, the bill will effectively eliminate official time for all federal employees and cut retirement benefits for employee representatives. This bill will be voted on soon.
"Hello, my name is _____, and I'm a member of the American Federation of Government Employees from [Your City, State]. Please tell the Representative to vote NO on H.R. 1461. This bill does nothing to improve government. It is simply an attack my rights at work and my ability to provide quality service for the people I'm proud to serve. Thank you."