SEVEN Steps Every AFGE Local Should Take to Prepare RIGHT NOW
The Trump Administration will waste no time dismantling the government and targeting AFGE for extinction. We can’t afford to waste a moment preparing ourselves to survive and thrive in this hostile environment. Here are 10 steps every local can take right now to get ready.
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Update Your Contact Information
- Update your contact information at www.afge.org/update so we can get you the latest information and alerts when it matters most. Sign up for text alerts: text AFGE to 59129
Get Off Agency Equipment/Email Systems
- Get off agency equipment/email systems. Now is the time to switch to union-owned phones, computers, and email systems so that we’re prepared if agency resources are restricted. Locals interested in creating their own websites can click here to learn more about AFGE's microsite program.
Seek Out Private Office Space
- Seek out private office space or make plans for a virtual office, including storing copies of all union documents at a non-agency local or server. This will ensure we remain effective and accessible even if federal property use is restricted. Review our Guidance for Transitioning to a Virtual Office.
Raise Your Local Dues or Set Aside Funds in Your Budget
- Raise your local dues or set aside funds in your budget to cover potential expenses—whether for new equipment, rental space, or reimbursement for lost representational time.
Strengthen Your Team By Recruiting Volunteers
- Strengthen your team by recruiting volunteers and engaging retiree members to support representation work in case official time is slashed.
Get Your Local Registered for E-Dues
- Get your local registered for E-Dues. Act now to protect dues collection by signing up at www.afge.org/edues. If you have any questions about E-Dues, contact the team at [email protected].
- Use These Resources to Learn More:
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- Flyers: Use These E-Dues Worksite Flyers to Organize Your Local
- Training Video: Watch this training video to learn about the E-Dues process.
- - Note: a login for AFGE Learn is required. Click here to sign up.
Speak Out to Congress and the Media
- Speak out to Congress and the Media: Schedule meetings with your Members of Congress and Senators about expected attacks on our union impact the services their constituents depend on.
- Use These Resources to Learn More:
- Join our Speakers Bureau if you’re ready to speak with media about the impact of an anti-AFGE administration on federal and D.C. employees. Sign up at www.afge.org/speakersbureau.
