Here are the stories you need to know this week.

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Shutdown Averted?

Congressional leaders have agreed to pass a short-term funding bill to keep the government running until Dec. 20 to avoid a government shutdown. Existing funding for the government expires Nov. 21.

Find out the latest on the current funding measure »
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AFGE Council 220 Takes Its Case to the Public Over SSA’s Abuse of Power

In an open letter to SSA Commissioner Andrew Saul published in the Baltimore Sun, AFGE Council 220 representing Social Security Administration employees called on the agency to reopen the labor-management contract and treat workers with respect.

Learn more about Council 220's Baltimore Sun ad »
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AFGE Communications Honored with Labor Media Awards

The results are in, and it confirms what we already know – that our communications team rocks!

Find out more about our awarding-winning work »
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Want to Win Safer Working Conditions for Members?

If you are a shop steward, union rep, organizer, or trainer who’s looking for tools and tips on how to win safer working conditions for your members, this conference is for you.

Find out more about the upcoming worker safety conference »
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5 Stories That Matter

As income inequality soars, labor unions make a return, the VA still struggles to fill 49,000 vacancies, SSA's justification for ending telework pilot program doesn't add up, and much more. 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

Nov. 19, 1903: Women's Trade Union League formed to educate women about the advantages of union membership, to support women's demands for better working conditions, and to raise awareness about the exploitation of women workers.

This Week's Member Benefit

Always on the road for work but hate hotel gyms? AFGE has partnered with Zeamo to offer our members flexible access to thousands of local gyms across the U.S.

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