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Lawmakers Vow to Fight for Hazardous Pay, PPE, Telework during AFGE Tele-Town Hall

Find out more about the issues discussed on the call.

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Baltimore VA Employees Win More PPE, Telework After Protest

Learn more about what Local 424 did.

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Trump Ordering Meat Plants to Remain Open Is a Recipe for Disaster

Find out why President Trump’s executive order is so dangerous.

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A BOP Officer Contracted Coronavirus. He Was Told to Return to Work ASAP.

Find out more about what happened next.

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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

May 10, 1894: Pullman Railway car employees strike to protest wage cuts. Nationwide walkout broken by federal troops and court injunctions.

This Week's Member Benefit

Visit Powell’s, a union-organized online bookstore where members can get new and used textbooks and other reading materials at a reasonable price.

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Make Your Voice Heard!

Health experts predict that the coronavirus pandemic could last months. The time is now for Congress to include AFGE's legislative priorities in any future legislation related to the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to sign the petition!

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