The Senate has rejected a move to privatize five Department of Defense commissaries under a pilot project that could have resulted in the privatization of all military grocery stores.
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New legislation and a drafted proposal to strip VA employees’ rights has been denounced by AFGE and comes as locals recently held an event touting the efforts and benefits of veterans health care.
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Some of the most inspirational leaders from the labor movement raised their voices for working people at AFGE's 2016 National Leadership Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
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AFGE VA Local 1061 Vice President Dewanda Mitchell’s aunt died of ovarian cancer. She volunteered to help raise awareness, not knowing she herself would be diagnosed with the deadly disease.
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The Obama administration did the right thing when it made millions of private-sector workers eligible for overtime pay. Now it needs to extend the new rule to public servants.
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Private hospital execs and the Koch brothers are about to make the next move to take over the VA.
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While Congress was on vacation the last week of May, TSA officers found a record-breaking 74 guns, 65 loaded, in carry-on bags across the country.
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EEOC launches Pride Month by honoring AFGE transgender member behind landmark ruling.
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As the long days of summer approach, there's no indication that Congress will take the dramatic action needed to shorten wait times at the nation's airports. Read how AFGE is turning up the heat.
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During Jewish Heritage Month, AFGE looks back at a few of Jewish leaders who have contributed to monumental moments in labor history.
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They've fought alongside other activists for labor rights and social justice, yet their contributions have too often gone unrecognized. AFGE talks with current Asian American labor activists about the struggles of today.
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We've made a few changes to AFGE.org. Here's just a few important pages you won't want to miss.
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AFGE is engaging retirees to fight back against attacks on workers everywhere.
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In a Memorial Day message, President. J. David Cox Sr. asks that we remember those who gave their lives in the name of freedom, but says our commemorative words must be followed with courageous action.
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AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. was honored during the Workers Defense League's 80th Anniversary Dinner for his contributions to expand and protect the rights of public servants.
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