National Science Foundation Expands Telework, Remote Work in New Contract with AFGE

November 28, 2022

AFGE and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Nov. 17 signed a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with several new benefits, including expanded telework and remote work as the two parties work together to find a new way to achieve efficiency and work-life balance.

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Lawmakers Seek More Funding for SSA to Help Tackle Backlogs, Wait Times

November 28, 2022

Since 2010, the number of Social Security beneficiaries has gone up more than 20%, but the budget for processing social security claims hasn’t kept up. In fact, it has gone down 14%, causing backlogs and delays in the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s ability to respond to families and individuals seeking Social Security benefits.

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AFGE Endorses Bill Hiring More Food Inspectors, Preventing Dangerous Line Speeds

November 28, 2022

AFGE endorsed a bill introduced by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., that would promote food safety by hiring additional food safety inspectors and preventing dangerously high line speeds in food inspection.

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Huge AFGE Victory: Education Department to Refund Lost Union Dues, Ditch Imposed Contract, Restore Payroll Dues Deduction

November 21, 2022

AFGE and the Department of Education have reached a settlement agreement over 14 unfair labor practice (ULP) charges the union filed against the agency.

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Institute of Museum and Library Services Employees Vote to Join AFGE

November 21, 2022

Employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) voted to unionize, joining hundreds of thousands of federal workers who have joined AFGE to build power and have a voice at work.

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AFGE National VA Council Reelected, Sets Priorities

November 21, 2022

Delegates at the National Veterans Affairs Council (NVAC)’s 24th Triennial Training Convention in Las Vegas have re-elected NVAC officers.

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Election 2022: AFGE Mounts Large Midterm Program and Wins Big

November 21, 2022

AFGE is celebrating historic victories of union-endorsed candidates as more races are called for strong AFGE champions from both parties following the mid-term elections on Nov.8.

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Another AFGE Win: VA to Comply with Privacy Laws Protecting Employees’ Records of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

November 14, 2022

In another victory for AFGE’s National VA Council and Department of Veterans Affairs employees, the VA has agreed to comply with privacy laws and its own regulations after the council filed a national grievance against the agency for disclosing more than 500,000 employees’ records of COVID-19 vaccination status without employees’ permission.

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Is OPM the Best Place to Work in the Government? According to Employees, No.

November 14, 2022

The agency that’s tasked with promoting pro-worker policies across the federal government is not exactly implementing them for its own workforce.

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AFGE Locals in District 10 to Hold Organizing Events to Commemorate Fredna White Day

November 14, 2022

Nov. 15 is Fredna S. White Day, and AFGE locals in District 10 are holding organizing events to honor the celebrated AFGE leader who had been an advocate and committed activist in AFGE and the labor movement for 44 years.

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On Piscataway Land: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

November 14, 2022

November is National Native American Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the culture, heritage, and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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AFGE Records Biggest October Membership Growth Since 2015

November 07, 2022

D.C. and federal government workers across the country are joining AFGE in droves, eager for the chance to be a part of our movement for better pay, stronger benefits, a respectable retirement, and dignity, fairness, and respect on the job.

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U.S Coast Guard Settles with AFGE Local 219 Over Violation of Employee’s Privacy

November 07, 2022

The United States Coast Guard has settled with AFGE Local 219 over a charge that the agency had shared sensitive information about an employee and violated his rights and safety.

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AFGE Joins Allies in Seeking Legislation This Year to Prevent Return of Schedule F

November 07, 2022

AFGE is joining a coalition of unions, academics, and other allied organizations in calling on House and Senate leaders to include language in year-end legislation passed by both chambers that would prevent a return of a system in which government workers could be fired for political reasons and without due process.

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AFGE Files Petitions to Represent Employees Transferring to DHA

November 07, 2022

AFGE has filed petitions with the Federal Labor Relations Authority to represent employees transferring from the military services to the new Defense Health Agency.

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National Science Foundation Expands Telework, Remote Work in New Contract with AFGE

November 28, 2022

Lawmakers Seek More Funding for SSA to Help Tackle Backlogs, Wait Times

November 28, 2022

AFGE Endorses Bill Hiring More Food Inspectors, Preventing Dangerous Line Speeds

November 28, 2022

Huge AFGE Victory: Education Department to Refund Lost Union Dues, Ditch Imposed Contract, Restore Payroll Dues Deduction

November 21, 2022

Institute of Museum and Library Services Employees Vote to Join AFGE

November 21, 2022

AFGE National VA Council Reelected, Sets Priorities

November 21, 2022

Election 2022: AFGE Mounts Large Midterm Program and Wins Big

November 21, 2022

Another AFGE Win: VA to Comply with Privacy Laws Protecting Employees’ Records of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

November 14, 2022

Is OPM the Best Place to Work in the Government? According to Employees, No.

November 14, 2022

AFGE Locals in District 10 to Hold Organizing Events to Commemorate Fredna White Day

November 14, 2022

On Piscataway Land: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

November 14, 2022

AFGE Records Biggest October Membership Growth Since 2015

November 07, 2022

U.S Coast Guard Settles with AFGE Local 219 Over Violation of Employee’s Privacy

November 07, 2022

AFGE Joins Allies in Seeking Legislation This Year to Prevent Return of Schedule F

November 07, 2022

AFGE Files Petitions to Represent Employees Transferring to DHA

November 07, 2022

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