Union Rights Are Human Rights
December 11, 2017
Human rights and union rights go hand in hand. That’s why Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec. 10 every year, is so important to union members.
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Shutdown: Separating Fact from Fiction
December 04, 2017
The last time Congress shut down the government for 16 days in 2013, it cost the economy $24 billion and 120,000 jobs in the private sector. There were also a few misconceptions out there about the shutdown and government employees. Before people start coming up with alternative facts again this time around, we want to set a few things straight.
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2 New Bills, 6 New Ways Privatizers Want to Slash and Burn VA Hospitals
December 04, 2017
Here’s how wealthy private-hospital CEOs and their allies plan to hijack our country’s veterans health care system in broad daylight.
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Politicians Seek to Increase Probationary Period for Feds to 2 Years
December 04, 2017
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would at least double the probationary period for federal employees.
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5 Reasons Your Coworkers Should Join AFGE
December 04, 2017
Ever wonder how to respond to a colleague who tells you they don't have time to join the union? AFGE has created these word bubble graphics to be your guide and help prepare you for these moments.
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This Course Will Turn You into a Super Steward!
November 22, 2017
Join the ranks of AFGE stewards and activists who have earned a badge for completing the online Worksite Representation: Stewards Essentials course in AFGE Learn!
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9 Little-Known Benefits of Being a Union Member
November 21, 2017
We all want to have a job that allows us to take care of ourselves and our families. Things like paid sick leave, affordable health care, paid vacation, retirement, 8-hour work day, and safe workplaces are important. But not many people know that all the things that we working people enjoy today are a result of union negotiations.
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Justice Denied to 12,000 Americans?
November 21, 2017
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s backlog miraculously shrank by 12,000 cases, and the main factor contributing to the sudden drop may not be efficiency but rather a new controversial performance plan that forces employees to quickly close cases regardless of whether justice has been served.
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Workers' Rights, The Insider
Unsung Heroes of Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017
Fun Thanksgiving parades. Hot apple cider. Herb-roasted turkey. Exciting Thanksgiving Day games. Laughter-filled family dinners. Thanksgiving is the day that families come together to cook, chat, eat, and spend time together. But did you know who else is behind your delicious meal and cherished memories?
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Apply Now for AFGE's Mentorship Institute
November 16, 2017
Act now to become a mentor or mentee in AFGE's newly formed Mentorship Institute.
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Training, The Insider
Most Vacancies Are for Doctors and Nurses, Say VA Employees
November 16, 2017
Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals continue to take to the streets to shine a spotlight on the 49,000 vacancies at Department of Affairs hospitals nationwide. Understaffing deprives veterans of the critical care they deserve and were promised when they signed up to serve the country.
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6 Things the Wealthy and CEOs Are Thankful for This Thanksgiving
November 16, 2017
It’s that time of year to reflect and be thankful for the important things in life. This year, the most grateful people appear to be the wealthy and CEOs.
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Retired and Ready to Organize
November 12, 2017
For many retirees, staying active with AFGE makes sense: continued access to AFGE’s Member Benefits program helps them save money and AFGE provides a platform for them to continue organizing and look out for one another.
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The Insider, Retirees
9 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Union
November 12, 2017
We all want to have a job that allows us to take care of ourselves and our families. Things like paid sick leave, affordable health care, paid vacation, retirement, 8-hour work day, and safe workplaces are important to each of us as an individual and all of us as a society. Not many people, however, know that all the things that we working people enjoy today are a result of union negotiations.
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Official Time, Pay, Budget, Workers' Rights, Benefits, Member Benefits, Labor, The Insider
Anti-Government Sentiments Drove Federal Employees to Join Labor Union
November 12, 2017
As politicians and powerful special interests are doubling down on their attacks against federal employees, civil servants are fighting back by joining AFGE.
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