Nominations for the 2023 Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award are Now Open
December 19, 2022
Each year the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments award the Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award to four dedicated trade unionists.
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Each year the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments award the Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award to four dedicated trade unionists.
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In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8, 2022), the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are hosting a series of programs aimed at reducing the stigma and discrimination around mental illness and giving AFGE members the tools and support needed to protect their mental health.
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APOWER has been busy organizing Asian American Pacific Islander workers in the federal and D.C. governments.
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Learn more about the programs led by AFGE's Women's and Fair Practices Departments.
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Congratulations to the winners of the FEEA scholarship program and the Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship program!
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The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are proud to invite you to AFGE’s 2022 Diversity Week and Human Rights Training Conference!
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AFGE is proud to celebrate women and the many important contributions of women to our nation during Women’s History Month in March!
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Join us on Tuesday, March 15 from 7-9pm EST for our AFGE Women virtual panel discussion.
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AFGE remembers labor and civil rights powerhouse, Fredna S. White.
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As National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices, Ms. Augusta was instrumental in shaping the future and policies of our union.
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Our union continues its efforts to advocate for policies that support people with disabilities in the government workforce.
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Domestic violence is a worker health and safety issue that impacts the well-being of not just our membership, but our workplaces.
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Participants engaged in workshops designed to empower them in all facets of their lives.
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July is Disability Pride Month, and AFGE is proud to show solidarity with the disability community during this month of reflection, visibility, and concrete action.
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AFGE’s Human Rights Committee (HRC) and Y.O.U.N.G Committee annual planning meeting.
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