AFGE ended 2024 with more victories for government workers and their families.
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The AFGE Council of Prison Locals (CPL) has filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) against the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for violating the labor-management agreement by closing seven prisons without warning or consultation with the union.
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An AFGE member has won a precedent setting case in which the Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that union members have absolute immunity from malicious attempts aimed at silencing free speech in the grievance process.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Joni Ernst got fact-checked on their false claims about federal workers’ telework program, and the result is not pretty.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told federal workers and lawmakers gathering on Capitol Hill last week that he will call for a vote on a bill that would repeal WEP/GPO.
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Two weeks after Donald Trump was reelected president of the United States, Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota introduced legislation that would carry out one of Trump’s signature campaign promises: eliminate the Department of Education.
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A recent decision by a Wisconsin judge to strike down parts of the controversial law, Act 10, paves the way for collective bargaining rights to be restored to teachers and other public workers across the state.
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FEEA’s annual scholarship competition is available for eligible students and open until March 13, 2025.
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AFGE President Everett Kelley pushed back on the incoming administration’s plan to drastically cut the federal workforce and agencies.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan to end telework in the federal government will likely backfire.
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It’s that time of year to nominate local Legislative Political Coordinators (LPCs) for AFGE’s Fred McDuff LPC of the Year Award!
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Now that the election is over, the mask is off, and Trump nominated several architects of Project 2025 to have a key role in his administration.
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The House of Representatives last week passed an AFGE-backed bill that would allow veterans to access more care at home.
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November is Native American Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the culture, heritage, and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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November/December 2024 Government Standard: AFGE scored significant victories for the federal and D.C. government employees we represent, expanding our reach and securing new workplace rights and protections.
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