Paid Time Off to Care for Your Baby?
February 23, 2017
Successful companies offer new parents paid leave. The federal government is now trying to step up their game.
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Labor Nominee's Withdrawal Is Victory for Working People
February 16, 2017
Under pressure from working people across the country, Andrew Puzder withdrew as Trump's nominee to head the Labor Department.
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Voters Reject Cuts to Social Security, Medicare
February 16, 2017
As lawmakers are trying to find ways to slash Social Security and Medicare benefits, voters have once again rejected these cuts.
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DEFCON Creates New Medical Employees Caucus
February 13, 2017
AFGE’s Defense Conference (DEFCON) has created a new caucus to focus on issues affecting medical personnel throughout the Department of Defense.
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International Solidarity in Action
February 13, 2017
Three union leaders from three different countries are standing with American government employees.
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The Insider
10 Elected Officials Are Standing Up for Civil Servants
February 09, 2017
What lawmakers are saying about the people who keep our country running
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My Story: Why I Stand with Working Families
February 09, 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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Layoffs Ahead
February 02, 2017
Thousands will be forced off the job when their appointments end due to the hiring freeze instituted by President Trump.
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Federal Employees Say ‘Union, YES!’
February 02, 2017
AFGE's membership reached another record high in January. Congratulations!
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8 Bills That Could Affect Your Job
February 02, 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 01, 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 30, 2017
Congressman Gerry Connolly has introduced a bill to give federal employees a 3.2% pay raise in 2018
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AFGE President: Veterans Are Harmed the Most by Hiring Freeze
January 30, 2017
Veterans are the group of people that are most harmed by the President Trump’s executive order implementing hiring freeze for much of the government.
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House Majority Leader Calls Federal Employees, Veterans “a Swamp.” Here Are Their Responses:
January 30, 2017
In another anti-federal employee rhetoric, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal insulting federal employees by calling them a “swamp.” Here are their responses.
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Washington, D.C., The Insider
President Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Will Cost Taxpayers and Hurt Americans
January 22, 2017
AFGE National President Cox: “President Trump’s action will disrupt government programs and services that benefit everyone."
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