27th Anniversary of Hatch Act Reform Law: What You Need to Know
October 05, 2020
October 6 marks the 27th anniversary of the Hatch Act Reform Amendments signed into law by former President Bill Clinton.
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Nominations for AFGE Firefighter of the Year Due Nov. 1
October 05, 2020
AFGE launches Firefighter of the Year nominations.
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AFGE Urges Senate to Pass Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown Oct. 1
September 28, 2020
AFGE is urging the Senate to pass the funding resolution passed by the House to avoid a government shutdown Oct. 1.
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Federal Workers, AFGE Celebrate Paid Parental Leave Victory Taking Effect Oct. 1
September 28, 2020
Paid parental leave for federal workers takes effect Oct. 1.
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Paid Parental Leave Frequently Asked Questions
September 28, 2020
AFGE finally won 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees.
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AFGE Hosted Its First Black Labor Week
September 28, 2020
During the week of Sept. 14 – 18, the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments hosted its very first Black Labor Week.
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Y.O.U.N.G Leadership Training Overview & Y.O.U.N.G. Awardees Announced!
September 24, 2020
Meet AFGE's first-ever Y.O.U.N.G. Leadership and Activism Awardees!
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The Insider, Women's & Fair Practices
Biden Plans to Fill VA Vacancies, Bump Pay for Workers, Invest in VA
September 21, 2020
AFGE applauds Biden for supporting the work VA employees do serving our veterans.
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What You Can Do When On/Off Duty This Election Season: A Hatch Act Primer
September 21, 2020
As the November election draws near, we want to make sure you know your Hatch Act rights.
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The Insider, Election 2020
VA Dental Clinic in Chicago Puts Veterans at Risk of Contracting COVID-19
September 21, 2020
AFGE is calling on the VA to change its dental practices at a VA dental clinic in Chicago which has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases among VA facilities nationwide.
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Government Standard: Check out the September/October 2020 issue.
September 17, 2020
Your Election 2020 Guide: Supporting Candidates Who Will Work With and For Us
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2020
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Indianapolis VA Hospital Hit with COVID-19 Related OSHA Citations, the 1st in Federal Sector
September 14, 2020
As a result of the complaints filed by an AFGE local in Indianapolis, Ind., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Sept. 8 issued three citations against a Veterans Affairs hospital for its failure to protect employees against the coronavirus.
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AFGE Scores Wins against EPA in Contract Dispute
September 14, 2020
AFGE scored a major win against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when the federal impasses panel ordered the agency to adopt the union’s proposals regarding removals and awards in a new contract.
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Meet the AFGE Member Who Asked Biden to Rescind Trump’s Anti-Worker Executive Orders -- and Got a Commitment on Camera
September 14, 2020
Patty Bowermaster is an Army veteran, a federal employee with the Navy, and an AFGE member. On Sept. 7, she represented AFGE at an event organized by the AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council at a private residence in Lancaster, Pa., where she and three other veterans were joined by presidential candidate Joe Biden to discuss issues important to union veterans.
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