John,
AFGE is intensifying our efforts to win critical legislative priorities that will improve the lives of the federal and D.C. government employees we represent – and make it easier for you to do your jobs.
But we can’t do it alone. As explained in our latest edition of the Government Standard, we need all of you to take an active role in this effort – lobbying your congressional representatives, participating in grassroots activism, building coalitions with likeminded organizations, and educating your fellow employees about why these issues are so critical.
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In a rallying cry to fellow federal and D.C. government employees, AFGE is intensifying efforts in 2024 to win critical legislative priorities that matter to government workers. At the heart of this year’s legislative campaign is the urgent need for Congress to pass full government funding and prevent a disastrous government shutdown – a move that could severely impact the livelihoods of federal workers and disrupt essential services for Americans across the country.
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As February came to a close, AFGE eclipsed 300,000 members for the first time since our ranks were decimated by anti-union policies implemented under the Trump administration. We take a look at how we got here and how we can continue building on this momentum to continue growing our strength and power.
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During this year’s Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference, AFGE honored and recognized members who have gone above and beyond to build a stronger AFGE. Awards were handed out for the Retiree of the Year, Veteran of the Year, Legislative and Political Coordinator of the Year, and recipients of awards recognizing the legacy of civil rights activist Augusta Y. Thomas.
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Since AFGE’s founding in 1932, women have played a pivotal role in building and sustaining the federation. In honor of Women’s History Month this March, we reflect on the women leaders who paved the way for the growth and success of our great union and highlight leaders making a difference in the labor movement today.
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, government agencies and private-sector employers increased telework and remote work for workers, with many seeing an uptick in employee efficiency and productivity. Agencies have begun reevaluating their remote work policies and announcing returns to physical worksites following pressure from the White House and Congress – but AFGE is fighting to make sure the voice and concerns of employees are heard through the collective bargaining process.
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And that’s just for starters. Also inside this issue, we look at what’s at stake for AFGE members as voters head to the polls this November, highlight the union’s efforts to address staffing and safety concerns for correctional officers and staff at the Bureau of Prisons, and hear from President Kelley on what it will take for us to achieve the union’s priorities for the year.
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