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Government Turns to Telework to Cope with Coronavirus

Find out how the administration is turning to telework to deal with virus concerns. We also have the latest updates at www.afge.org/coronavirus.

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Dr. Everett Kelley Sworn in as AFGE National President

Learn more about AFGE's national president.

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Newly Passed House Bill Would Boost TSA Officers’ Pay, Morale

Find out how this bill would improve the work lives of TSA officers.

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Entire Senate Democratic Caucus Pressures Defense Secretary Not to End Unionization

Learn how lawmakers are pushing back on threats to unionization at DoD.

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5 Stories That Matter

Here are a few of the most important stories you need to know about this week.

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This Week in Labor History

March 13, 2007: The Senate passes its version of the 9/11 bill which includes a provision granting TSOs collective bargaining rights. It is the first time since the agency’s inception that both houses of Congress have voted to give TSOs collective bargaining rights. The provision is later dropped after President Bush threatens to veto it.

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