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AFGE: Agencies Must Bargain EO Changes with Union

AFGE is prepared to challenge any agency that implements Trump’s executive orders without first bargaining with the union following the Trump administration’s Nov. 26 guidance directing agencies to immediately implement the executive orders.

Find out the latest regarding the executive orders »
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Senators Join AFGE in Calling on Appropriators to Protect Workplace Rights, Democracy

Forty-three U.S. senators are calling on Senate leadership and appropriators to protect federal employees’ workplace rights as they work to finalize the 2020 financial services and general government funding bill.

Learn more about the fight to protect our collective bargaining rights »
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VA, AFGE Scheduled to Meet in December

The Department of Veterans Affairs and AFGE are scheduled to meet Dec. 3. It’s not clear, however, what issues are going to be discussed as the VA has not responded to the union as of Dec.1.

Find out more about the latest in our battle with the VA »
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AFGE Calls on Congress to Stop Dirty Pork Rule Following Massive Recall

A pork company got caught producing pork without federal inspection, resulting in a massive recall of 515,000 pounds of pork.

Find out more about this massive recall »
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5 Stories That Matter

Relocated Bureau of Land Management staff face salary cuts, how to stop Trump from retaliating against whistleblowers, the president's management agenda is released, 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

Dec. 5, 1955: Merger of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), forming the AFL-CIO. The merger ended a 20-year split in the American labor movement growing out of differences over the form trade union organizations should take. The merger recognized that both craft and industrial unions are appropriate, equal, and necessary as methods of union organization.

This Week's Member Benefit

Need a new computer, home appliance, or other product but can’t spare the upfront cash? Purchasing Power allows members to buy brand name electronics, furniture and more through payroll allotment. AFGE members pay 15% less over what other federal employees would pay.

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