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AFGE Joins Thousands of Religious Leaders in a March for Social Justice

September 01, 2017

Thousands of clergy members from Jewish, Christian, Catholic, Muslim, and Sikh religions gathered near the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C. Aug. 28 to demand social justice and denounce racism following a recent white supremacy and neo-Nazis’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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12 Quick Facts That Will Blow Your Mind This Labor Day

September 01, 2017

AFGE is celebrating the tremendous achievements of federal employees in various fields that have made a difference in the life of the American people and others around the world.

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Categories: Workers' Rights, Benefits, The Insider

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Government over Border Wall

August 25, 2017

If Congress fails to pass a budget with funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, President Trump has threatened to shut down the federal government - potentially leaving thousands of government employees and working families without pay or benefits.

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Categories: Washington, D.C., Senate, Congress, Budget, The Insider, White House

AFGE Election Win in Minneapolis, HUD Council Election

August 25, 2017

Physicians at the VA hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have voted to join AFGE and become part of the labor movement that stands for good jobs and a voice at work. Meanwhile, the AFGE HUD Council has just elected its new officers.

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Categories: HUD, VA, The Insider, Organizing

OMB Directs Agencies to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Help Fatten Pockets of CEOs

August 25, 2017

OMB Director Mick Mulvaney is directing agencies to prioritize their research and development funds for basic early-stage research that could be used by companies for product and service development. These corporations, including pharmaceutical companies that rake in billions in profits every year, need taxpayers to fund early-stage research because this kind of research is expensive.

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Categories: Privatization, The Insider, White House

Happy 101st Birthday, National Park Service!

August 18, 2017

To commemorate the National Park Service's 101st anniversary, let's go behind the scenes and get to know the people whose job is to protect America's national treasures and make your visit an enjoyable and memorable one.

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Categories: The Insider

New Policy on Opioid Medications for Federal Employees Injured on the Job

August 18, 2017

To fight the opioid epidemic, OWCP now requires medical justification for the long-term use of opioid medications.

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Categories: Workers' Rights, The Insider

AFGE Condemns Racism, Asks America to Come Together to Defeat Hate

August 18, 2017

Unions are about standing up for all workers, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of life and various backgrounds, we are infuriated by what occurred in Charlottesville.

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Categories: Civil Rights, The Insider

AFGE Celebrates Diversity with APALA Convention and Diversity Week

August 14, 2017

As one of the most diverse unions in the country that represents workers from all walks of lives and various backgrounds, AFGE is proud to take part in two important events this week.

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Categories: Workers' Rights, AFGE National Departments, The Insider

How the New VA Law Affects You

August 14, 2017

The new adverse action bill that President Trump signed into law in June makes several key changes to the disciplinary process for employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here's a summary of the major changes that you need to know about.

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Categories: VA, The Insider

Workers' Compensation Training Open for Registration

August 14, 2017

After taking this class, participants will be able to begin a claims process and demonstrate working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the process including the responsibilities of the employees, supervisors and union representatives.

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Categories: The Insider

Forced to Retire Early Due to a Medical Condition, This Federal Retiree Didn't Plunge into Poverty, Thanks to Social Security

August 14, 2017

Social Security turns 82 on Aug. 14, 2017. Hear how this important social program helps an AFGE member who was forced to retire early due to an illness.

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Categories: SSA, The Insider, Retirees

Our Voice Just Got a Lot Stronger with These 7 Legislative Victories

August 04, 2017

Only a few days before Congress went off on August recess, AFGE won several major legislative victories that protect the civil service, jobs, and taxpayer dollars. Here are our recent legislative victories you need to know about.

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Categories: Washington, D.C., DoD, Energy, VA, Senate, Congress, Official Time, Pay, Workers' Rights, The Insider

AFGE Leaders and Activists Strengthen Leadership Skills at New Training

July 28, 2017

AFGE first National LEAD Training Conference brings 200 leaders and activists together and focuses on turning hardworking players into coaches. Attendees share their thoughts on this new training initiative.

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Categories: AFGE National Staff, Training, The Insider