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In part two of our five part series on a secret White House labor strategy memo, we reveal the Trump administration’s secret plan, laid out in black and white, to “end collective bargaining” in the federal sector, with special emphasis on DOD, VA, and TSA.
Find out how they plan to do it »
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Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland, who passed away Oct. 17, was an American hero who embraced his calling to public service and stood as a solid backstop against the relentless attacks on federal employees’ union rights, civil service protections, and job security.
Learn about how he fought against attacks on federal workers »
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The Trump administration is using the traditionally independent Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to gut federal employees’ workplace rights and purge their unions. One of the administration’s most recent actions involves pushing the authority to issue a “general statement of policy or guidance” to apply the Supreme Court’s Janus ruling to the federal sector.
Find out why the Janus ruling has nothing to do with federal workers »
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House panel advances bipartisan bill to protect federal scientists from undue political influence, Mulvaney's message to career feds facing political interference, and much more. Here are a few of the most important stories you need to know about this week.
Click here to stay in the know »
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This Week in Labor History
Oct. 24, 1940: The 40-hour work week went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
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This Week's Member Benefit
Open your eyes to great savings. As an AFGE member, you and your family have access to a vast network of eye doctors, so it's easy to book an eye exam and use your Union Plus Discount Plan. Choose from thousands of independent eye doctors and popular retailers – so you can see who you want to see, when and where you want to see them.
Click here for details »
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