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Rally-goes holds sign that says Save the U.S. EPA during a demonstration in front of the US EPA headquarters in Washington, DC.

EPA Employees Begin Bargaining, Demand Bill of Rights

EPA employees are joining together to articulate a bold new vision for the agency through a 10-point EPA Workers’ Bill of Rights, which is designed to embrace science, bolster working conditions, and deliver a fair contract for the nearly 8,000 EPA workers represented by AFGE.

Find out more about the EPA Workers' Bill of Rights »
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Meet AFGE’s Very First Veteran of the Year!

The first AFGE Veteran of the Year awardee is Roslyn Austin-Stewart, an Air Force veteran, out of Local 2429 in District 12! An award ceremony will be held during the union’s legislative conference next month.

Learn more about our first Veteran of the Year »
A Black woman and man hold a child together while kissing the child's face. The child is smiling.

AFGE Urges Passage of Paid Parental Leave Technical Correction Bill

AFGE is urging Congress to pass a bill that would ensure that all federal employees have access to 12 weeks of paid parental leave before the new benefit takes effect Oct. 1 this year.

Learn more about efforts to fix this legislation »
A group of seven members of the Machinists stand together.

AFGE Urges Military to Stand with Mental Health Counselors

In a show of support for nearly 300 Military Family Life Counselors who have recently organized with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), AFGE urged Military Community Support Programs Director Lee Kelly to stand with the mental health counselors as they are trying to achieve fair contracts with the programs’ contractors.

Find out how AFGE is supporting our fellow unionists »
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5 Stories That Matter

Low morale plagues workers at the Social Security Administration, Miami's main federal prison is again cited for mold outbreaks, Native Americans in North Dakota are blocked from voting due to a draconian voter ID law in the state, 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. 15, 1929: Birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition to his contribution to the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, King was an earnest crusader for labor, particularly municipal and hospital workers.

This Week's Member Benefit

Unexpected accidents and illnesses can wreak havoc on your family budget. PetPlan® pet insurance helps cover the costs.

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