As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of lives and various backgrounds, AFGE is proud to take part in two important events this week.
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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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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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Fourth of July is the most important day in American history. Many rights and freedoms we enjoy today were obtained because generations before us had the foresight to fight and preserve them for future generations. Here are four freedoms we are thankful for this 4th of July.
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The Department of Homeland Security is one of the worst places to work in the federal government. Here's what members of Congress are doing about it.
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There’s a reason there are three branches of government – to create a check and balance system in which no one branch of our government could become too powerful. Our founding fathers had several goals, but the most important of all was to avoid tyranny and defend democracy. This concept is central to the creation of labor unions. Unions provide checks and balances in the workplace against bad management and an abuse of power.
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Why should people care about what’s going on with TSA officers? Because they can’t afford not to.
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Union moms do all the things that moms do but also stand up for their union family. And they do all this so seamlessly that many people don’t even know they’re a union mom.
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Without fixing the current law, veterans who work at the VA have to take unpaid sick leave to receive medical care for their service-related injuries.
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Core classes at all levels will be offered including: EEO, Collective Bargaining, Young Worker, LGBT Training, Diversity, Conflict Resolution, and Workplace Bullying.
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As a union member, it's important that you know your workplace rights to have a successful career. Here are a few things you need to know.
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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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Successful companies offer new parents paid leave. The federal government is now trying to step up their game.
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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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2016 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Revisit photos of the moments that made 2016 memorable.
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