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AFGE’s Top 5 Victories in 2020 Budget

Before the holidays, Congress passed two 2020 government funding packages that included all appropriations bills and several measures AFGE strongly supported.

Find out more on these major wins »
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Nominations Open for Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award

The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments will gave out its Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Awards during this year's Legislative Conference. These awards are in honor of National Vice President Emeritus Augusta Y. Thomas, a dedicated trade unionist and true champion for civil, human, women's, and workers' rights. Take this time to nominate civil rights leaders in our local, council, or district.

Learn how to nominate an AFGE activist for this award »
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Are You Coming to AFGE’s 2020 Legislative Conference?

We are fighting against attacks on our pay, retirement, benefits and employee rights. This conference is our chance to come to Washington, D.C. and tell Congress about the important work we do for the American public. Let’s fight for our pay, benefits and rights. Come make your voice heard on Capitol Hill! Will you join us?

Click here to register for LegCon »
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Get Connected with AFGE

Want quick access to some of the most useful pages on AFGE.org? Visit and bookmark the pages below for easy access.

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5 Stories That Matter

The VA will no longer issue star ratings for its 146 medical centers, USPS could privatize as early a 2020, thousands of Google's cafeteria workers have unionized, 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

Jan. 8, 1945: AFL grants a charter to the Office Employees International Union. The union's title was changed to Office and Professional Employees International Union in 1965.

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