Congratulations Dr. Bentley on this wonderful accomplishment!
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Happy retirement to long-time AFGE Chief-of-Staff Brian DeWyngaert.
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Our very own National Secretary-Treasurer Everett Kelley has been awarded the Roving Ambassador for Peace Prize from the World Peace Prize Awarding Council.
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Jeremy Lannan, former AFGE activist and organizer, was elected to the national position at AFGE’s 41st National Convention in August. At 40 years old, he is the first openly gay person and one of the youngest members to hold an AFGE national position.
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More than 1,560 delegates from 533 locals attended the convention to cast their votes, and the results are in. National President J. David Cox Sr. returns to office for another three-year term. Delegates also elected District 5 National Vice President Everett Kelley to the office of National Secretary-Treasurer, and Jeremy Lannan to the office of National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices – both for three-year terms as well.
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The Capital Pride Parade attracts over 150,000 spectators every year, many of which are AFGE members working in the D.C. and federal governments. In our fourth year as a Capital Pride sponsor, AFGE staff, members and officers joined in the parade along with more than 170 contingents-floats, vehicles, and walkers.
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AFGE Policy Director Jacque Simon detailed to members of Congress how the administration’s “President’s Management Agenda” would sabotage the professional civil service and agency missions.
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It’s been two years since AFGE’s action and relentlessness helped federal employees with children on autism spectrum breathe a little easier.
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If you didn’t come to the AFGE Legislative Conference this year, you missed quite a lot. But don't worry. We've got you covered! Here are the 16 moments you missed at the 2018 LegCon!
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You are invited to join us at the 2018 Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference on February 11-14, 2018. Registration is now open.
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Fun Thanksgiving parades. Hot apple cider. Herb-roasted turkey. Exciting Thanksgiving Day games. Laughter-filled family dinners. Thanksgiving is the day that families come together to cook, chat, eat, and spend time together. But did you know who else is behind your delicious meal and cherished memories?
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AFGE is proud to announce that National Vice President George McCubbin III has been newly elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council.
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AFGE members and leaders came out in number for the AFL-CIO convention in St. Louis last month. This year, AFGE was featured prominently as the union that has seen an increase of membership for 25 consecutive years despite challenges and attacks on many fronts. AFGE members have shown that when we band together, our voice is stronger and we can accomplish great things. Here’s a recap of AFGE’s presence at the AFL-CIO convention.
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Veterans, members of Congress, and health care experts gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss the future of the VA, the ongoing threat of privatization at the VA, and the dangers of forcing veterans into the private, for-profit health care system.
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The winners of the 2017 International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) Labor Media Contest have been announced, and AFGE’s Communications Department has proven to be among the best in the labor movement.
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