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Your weekly Insider update.
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AFGE staff and activists worked relentlessly the past year to protect federal employees’ voice at work and the mission of our government. Our hard work paid off in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) where we made major inroads on many fronts that are not limited to just the Department of Defense.
Find out more on these major wins »
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After a series of protests, phone calls, and Capitol Hill visits, our union is happy to announce that we have successfully blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and politicizing the agency’s human resources policy functions.
Learn more about how we blocked the merger »
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Appropriators reach spending agreement and fend off possibility of government shutdown, USDA rules on pork inspection to change for first time in 50 years, TIME's Guardians of the Year are public servants, 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. 20, 1968: John Steinbeck died on this date. He was most famous for novels written from the perspective of working men and women, the poor and downtrodden, including East of Eden, Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, Tortilla Flats and Cannery Row. -1968.
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This Week's Member Benefit
Many Union members and retirees with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage are looking for additional insurance to help limit out-of-pocket costs. The resources offered by eHealth can help you navigate your Medicare Plan options and choose the right Medicare plan for you and your spouse, based on your budget and needs.
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