FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 02, 2023
February 02, 2023
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AFGE Applauds Biden Efforts to Expand Federal Employee Leave
New memo encourages federal agencies to expand paid, unpaid leave
WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement in response to a memorandum issued today by President Biden expanding leave access for federal employees:
“We applaud the efforts of President Biden to expand access to paid and unpaid leave for federal workers dealing with unexpected emergencies including the death of a family member or recovery from domestic violence.
“President Biden's efforts to use federal workforce policy to encourage other employers to provide greater flexibility for American workers stands in stark contrast to efforts led by House Republicans to strip remote and hybrid work arrangements away from federal employees and deny American workers flexibilities they expect. President Biden's approach will strengthen the government's ability to recruit and retain top talent, while legislation like the SHOW UP Act will only harm those efforts and, ultimately, the American people.”
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