Shutdown Update: 5 Things You Should Know

Find out more about how AFGE leaders and activists are raising their voices and calling on Congress to end the shutdown.

AFGE Members Highlight Shutdown Impact Through Public Rallies, Congressional Meetings, Media Interviews

Learn more about AFGE member-led actions and media interviews highlighting how this shutdown is impacting workers and the public.

Tucson Rally Calls on Congress to Protect Workers and Fund the Government

Find out more about this AFGE action in Tucson calling on Congress to fund the government.

AFGE Celebrates Augusta Y. Thomas Day

On October 14, 2018, AFGE established Augusta Y. Thomas Day — a day dedicated to community service and reflection of the life and work of a true champion who spent her life fighting for the civil rights, workers’ rights, and human rights of all people. Ms. Augusta, who passed away in 2018, was instrumental in shaping the future and policies of our union. Her tireless devotion to the civil rights movement and labor movement is best reflected when she stated “The future of working people hangs in the balance right now... We must stand until we are all equals, no matter our race, no matter our gender, no matter our class.”

5 Stories That Matter

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