A Holiday Art Project for AFGE Kiddos
November 18, 2016
Need a project for your small Thanksgiving guests? We've got a fun art project just for AFGE's kids.
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Thanksgiving Savings with AFGE's Member Benefits
November 18, 2016
As the Holiday Season kicks off with Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that budgets this time of year can feel thinner than bad gravy. Let AFGE’s wide range of exclusive members-only benefits help you create the gathering your family deserves.
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Member Benefits, The Insider
Federal Benefits Open Season!
November 18, 2016
Open Season for the 2016 Federal Benefits year began on November 14 and runs through December 12. During this period, you can enroll in government health benefits plans, cancel enrollment, or change plans or options within plans.
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AFGE National VA Council Re-Elects Entire Slate of Officers
November 10, 2016
Council President Alma Lee and NVAC leadership team re-elected for another three-year term.
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VA, The Insider
Victims of Personnel Records Breach Must Reapply for Protection
November 04, 2016
About 600,000 current and former federal workers whose personal information was exposed in the data breach of personnel records maintained by the Office of Personnel Management must re-enroll to continue receiving credit monitoring and identity protection services.
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OPM, The Insider
An Opportunity to Give Back
November 02, 2016
If you'd like to give during the Combined Federal Campaign, take a look at the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA).
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Federal workers in San Antonio, Birmingham to See Higher Pay Under New Proposal
November 01, 2016
Federal Salary Council recommends new pay localities for workers in 2 cities
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Pay, The Insider
Good News for Safety and Health Activists
October 28, 2016
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health will hold its annual National Conference on Worker Safety and Health this December in Maryland.
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Educating Activists on a Healthy Lifestyle
October 28, 2016
Local activists focus on healthy living and preventative health care
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SSA, The Insider
OPM: Give Employees Time Off to Vote
October 26, 2016
Federal employees should be granted excused absences to vote on Election Day if polls are not open at least three hours before or after an employee’s regular work shift, the Office of Personnel Management has said in a new memo.
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Double Whammy for Millions of Retirees
October 21, 2016
Millions of retirees who don’t receive Social Security could face double-digit increases in their Medicare Part B premiums next year unless Congress intervenes.
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How DoD Locals Should Respond to New Probationary Period
October 21, 2016
Congress has extended the probationary period for new Defense civilian employees from one to two years, effective Nov. 26, 2015. Locals should submit a demand to bargain over how this change is carried out.
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What You Need to Know During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 21, 2016
"Knowledge is power" has never been more true than when it comes to breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many organizations and charities work to raise awareness and to spread the word that early detection is key to overcoming the treacherous disease.
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What's Next for TSA Officers?
October 14, 2016
AFGE and TSA contract negotiations have ended but the fight is just beginning for TSA Officers.
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Retired from Work, Not Labor
October 14, 2016
What happens when a group of retired AFGE members get together? The start of a new chapter of union activism.
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