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AFGE has been steadfast in our push for immediate action to help protect our members and the public we serve. And, we've won some important victories.

In this week's newsletter we've included important updates and an overview of the actions we've taken in the last week to fight for the health and safety of government employees.

AFGE IN THE NEWS

Your union, AFGE, continues to execute a strong media strategy as the handling of the coronavirus pandemic impacts our members. Media outreach is a tool we use to amplify the voices of front-line workers and what you need to do your jobs safely. Check out our latest top-line statistics!

  • AFGE has been mentioned 5,900 times in the media in relation to the coronavirus
  • Those stories have reached 23.4 million people
  • The publicity value of that coverage is $7.2 million

According to our media monitoring software, AFGE has appeared:

  • 29 times in Government Executive
  • 28 times in Federal News Network
  • 27 times in The Washington Post
  • 25 times on Yahoo News
  • 25 times in the Associated Press
  • 24 times in Federal Computer Week
  • 22 times in The New York Times
  • 22 times in Bloomberg News
  • 18 times in Reuters

We will continue to connect our leaders and activists with the news media as part of our efforts to support and advocate for government workers.

UPCOMING WEBINARS ON EEO LAWS AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION

The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments will be conducting a series of 2-hour informational sessions on how EEO laws, including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, continue to apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the webinars will cover how these EEO laws do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and suggestions made by the CDC or state/local public health authorities about steps employers should take regarding COVID-19. The first webinar in this series will take place TOMORROW, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Click the Register Now button to sign up and for additional dates and times.

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We're also continuing to host a webinar series related to workers' compensation. COVID-19: Federal Employees & Workers' Compensation is a 90-minute webinar led by AFGE Workers Compensation Specialist Joe Mansour. He will review how members can qualify and apply for workers’ comp if they become ill, and what locals can do to help ensure members’ safety.

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The next workers' compensation webinar is available on Friday, May 29, as well as Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 12.

FACEBOOK LIVE TONIGHT WITH AFGE LEADERS AND STAFF

Tonight at 7pm EDT, join AFGE National President Everett Kelley, Field Services and Education Director David Cann, Workers Compensation Specialist Joe Mansour, and Health and Safety Specialist Milly Rodriguez for a live discussion on Facebook about coronavirus, contract bargaining, health and safety and workers' compensation.

You do not need a Facebook account to watch the video. However, if you plan to post a comment you will need an account.

Gold graphic with text Join AFGE National President Everett Kelley for a special Facebook live Field Services & Education update Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 7pm EDT

Please regularly check afge.org/Coronavirus to view important coronavirus updates.

Note: Information on this site is not intended to substitute for actual medical care or professional medical advice. If you believe you are, or may be ill, contact your primary care health provider immediately. Information on this website may change as the situation/recommendations/resources evolve. Please check back frequently.

Sincerely,

Dr. Everett Kelley
AFGE National President

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