Dear AFGE Member,

Last night, the Senate voted to advance a continuing resolution (CR) that would reopen the government through January 30. The legislation also blocks the Trump administration from carrying out mass reductions-in-force through the end of the CR.

Today, I urged the House of Representatives to pass the legislation, and for President Trump to sign it immediately.

Federal employees have been used as leverage in this ongoing political fight for too long. It’s not right. And we need to put a stop to it for good.

That is why AFGE is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3168), which would ensure that all federal employees — whether you’re working or furloughed — are paid during future government shutdowns. This means that federal employees would never be used as political pawns in a hostile hostage situation, again.

I am asking every AFGE member to contact your senators and urge them to vote yes on the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure that federal employees livelihoods aren’t hanging in the balance while Congress plays political games.

I know that times are tough and that members are hurting. I want to thank every single AFGE member for continuing to show up every day to provide essential services to the American people. Always know that AFGE will always fight in the best interests of our members. AFGE will always have your back.

In solidarity,

Everett Kelley
AFGE National President

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