AFGE Calls for Safe Reentry Plan, Hybrid Workplace for EEOC
April 25, 2022
In an April 20 letter to members of Congress, AFGE asks the lawmakers to urge the EEOC to negotiate fairly with the union.
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To Commemorate Workers Memorial Day, AFGE Seeks Permanent COVID-19 Standard for Employers to Keep Workers Safe
April 25, 2022
AFGE is calling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a permanent standard for COVID-19 related safety measures in the workplace.
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AFGE Urges OPM to Live Up to Model Agency Claim by Continuing Flexible Schedules for OPM Workers
April 18, 2022
AFGE is asking OPM to live up to its claim as the model agency in the federal government by continuing the telework program established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After AFGE Lobbying, Death Benefit Bill Now Covers Transportation Security Officers
April 18, 2022
If a new bill becomes law, TSOs who die in the line of duty will receive death benefits just like other federal workers.
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You’ll Get Time Off to Vote If This Bill Becomes Law
April 18, 2022
AFGE supports a pro-voting rights bill aimed at requiring employers to provide their workers with at least two hours of paid leave to vote in a federal election.
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AFGE NVAC Health and Safety Conference Re-energizes Activists, Imparts New Skills
April 18, 2022
Check out our recap of the AFGE NVAC Health and Safety Conference.
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VA, The Insider
AFGE Efforts Lead to Cancellation of Pentagon’s Ill-advised Merger of Commissaries, Exchanges
April 11, 2022
It’s official – the Department of Defense has ended its plan to merge military commissaries and exchanges.
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Senate Confirms Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court in Historic Vote
April 11, 2022
In a historic vote of 53 to 47, the Senate on April 7 confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Freddie Cuellar Named AFGE Veteran of the Year
April 11, 2022
Congratulations to AFGE Local 1039 President and Navy veteran Freddie Cuellar for being named AFGE Veteran of the Year!
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Federal Employees by the Numbers
April 11, 2022
According to the most recent data released by the White House, the federal workforce is increasingly more diverse.
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TSA Is Set to Move TSOs to GS Pay System, Seeks 30% Pay Raise for TSA Officers
April 04, 2022
For the first time since its inception two decades ago, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking funding to pay TSA officers at General Schedule levels.
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6 Takeaways from Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal
April 04, 2022
President Biden on March 28 released his 2023 budget proposal that represents his priorities and serves as an opening salvo in annual budget negotiations with Congress.
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6 Highlights from 2022 AFGE Legislative Conference
April 04, 2022
AFGE last week wrapped up our annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C. with a lot of activities that united, inspired, and renewed AFGE members’ commitment to continue to make the federal government a better place to work.
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AFGE Urges Senate to Confirm MSPB, FLRA Nominees
April 04, 2022
AFGE is asking the Senate to confirm the appointments of Susan Grundmann as a member of the FLRA and Cathy Harris as chair of the MSPB.
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What Feds, DC Govt Employees Want Congress to Know as They Take up 2023 Budget Negotiations
March 28, 2022
As the Biden administration and Congress kick off negotiations on fiscal 2023 budget proposals, there are a few things federal and D.C. government workers want them to know.
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