5 Things You Need to Know about the Latest Governmentwide Reorganization Efforts

September 22, 2017

The Trump administration has directed all agencies to create agency reorganization plan. Here are five things you need to know.

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Rep. Dingell, Sierra Club, and National Wildlife Federation Join AFGE Council 238 in Budget Fight

September 16, 2017

As federal working people at the Environmental Protection Agency continue to face unnecessary budget cuts and reductions in staff, AFGE Council 238 held National Save the U.S. EPA Day on Wednesday, September 13 at the National Press Club.

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Trump Threatens to Shut Down Government over Border Wall

August 25, 2017

If Congress fails to pass a budget with funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, President Trump has threatened to shut down the federal government - potentially leaving thousands of government employees and working families without pay or benefits.

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Our Voice Just Got a Lot Stronger with These 7 Legislative Victories

August 04, 2017

Only a few days before Congress went off on August recess, AFGE won several major legislative victories that protect the civil service, jobs, and taxpayer dollars. Here are our recent legislative victories you need to know about.

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What Does Congress Have in Store for Defense Workers?

July 07, 2017

BRAC? Privatization? Personnel System? The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act discusses all these issues. Read on to find out how this bill affects you.

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Infographic: The Federal Budget Explained

May 23, 2017

What does it take to get the federal budget approved? This infographic explains →

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Congress Reaches Deal to Fund Government Through September

May 01, 2017

Congress April 30 reached a $1 trillion agreement to fund the government through the end of September, averting another shutdown threat at the end of this week.

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Invest In — Don't Dismantle — America

March 21, 2017

As massive budget cuts and reorganization loom, there's a big reason we should rethink what it means to invest in America.

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Whistleblowers, Union Reps Poised for Punishment if this Bill Becomes Law

March 13, 2017

A new bill targeting whistleblowers and union representatives is being considered in the House. Here are two ways it would punish whistleblowers and union reps who try to protect them.

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‘Low Priority Programs’

March 03, 2017

The winners and losers in the Administration's Budget Proposal.

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My Story: Why I Stand with Working Families

February 10, 2017

Three members of Congress shared their personal stories about how their lives have been touched by labor unions and government employees.

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8 Bills That Could Affect Your Job

February 03, 2017

Congress has taken many actions that impact federal employees and the public they serve. Some proposals are clearly aimed at punishing non-supporters. Here's a list of bills we need to watch out for.

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Second-Class Status for Workers Who Protect Our Skies?

February 02, 2017

TSA officers carry out a vital job protecting air travelers and our aviation system. They're treated like second-class federal employees, but we can fix that.

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In the Works: 3.2% Pay Raise in 2018

January 31, 2017

Congressman Gerry Connolly has introduced a bill to give federal employees a 3.2% pay raise in 2018

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Senate Averts Shutdown But Unease Remains

December 13, 2016

On Friday, the U.S. Senate barreled dangerously close to shutting down the government. Unlike previous shutdowns, which occurred due to the personal agendas of individual lawmakers, this shutdown threat was about whether Congress would fulfill its commitment to mine workers.

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