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Largest Federal Union Thanks Bi-Partisan Legislators for ‘Standing with Public Servants’
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March 21, 2018
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Defense workers union objects to more base closures
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Defense Union Applauds House for Blocking Outsourcing of Civilian Defense Jobs
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Defense Workers Update: 5 Things Lawmakers Must Resolve During NDAA Negotiations
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DoD Union Applauds House Vote to Protect Civilian Jobs from Outsourcing
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Defense Spending Bill Clears Committee with Key Pro-Worker Provisions
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2nd Annual Federal Nurses Week Focuses on Key Legislative Steps Needed to Support Nurses
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September 22, 2015
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AFGE-Endorsed Amendment to House Defense Bill Promotes Good Jobs and Good Insourcing
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