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Federal employees working for the U.S. Army at two locations in Germany have voted to join AFGE, part of a continuing effort to expand AFGE’s representation of federal employees working in Europe.
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May 5-11 is Public Service Recognition Week. As the largest union representing federal and D.C. government workers, AFGE is proud and honored to help lift the voices of government employees who touch the lives of every American with their service to our country.
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AFGE is proud to celebrate Bureau of Prisons correctional officers during National Correctional Officers Week, which this year falls on May 5-11.
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National Nurses Week falls on May 6-12. As a union representing federal nurses within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Defense, and others, AFGE is proud to have played a major role in uplifting the voices of AFGE nurses and raising awareness of their contributions in our society.
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AFGE is growing – not only in size but also in strength. But size alone is just one mark of our strength. As explained in the latest edition of the Government Standard, we are also scoring major victories for our members at the worksite – securing new contracts, raising your pay, and safeguarding your jobs from political interference.
Read the Latest Edition of the Government Standard Here »
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The AFGE Women's and Fair Practices Departments are proud to invite you to join us for our 2024 Sister's Keeper Summit at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina from May 31–June 2, 2024.
Learn More About the Event and Register Here »
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This Week in Labor History
May 10, 1984: Pullman Railway car employees strike to protest wage cuts. Nationwide walkout broken by federal troops and court injunctions.
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This Week's Member Benefit
Forget paying for multiple digital fitness subscriptions, studio packages and gym memberships to get access to your favorite classes and workouts. The Zeamo Fitness Passport is the flexible, affordable, fitness benefit you’ve been waiting for!
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