AFGE · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Judge Sides with Employees in Probationary Employees Case

Dear AFGE Activist, Yesterday, February 27, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presided over by Judge William H. Alsup, granted a temporary restraining order against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its Acting Director, Charles Ezell,…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Judge Sides with Employees in Probationary Employees Case

Dear John, Yesterday, February 27, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presided over by Judge William H. Alsup, granted a temporary restraining order against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its Acting Director, Charles Ezell, finding …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Tell Congress: The Department of Education must be protected!

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Tell Congress: The Department of Education must be protected!

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  AFSCME Now · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Your AFSCME Roundup

Stay in the loop — this month's union news is here ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  AFSCME Now · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Your AFSCME Roundup

Stay in the loop — this month's union news is here ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM

AFGE Files Lawsuit Against OPM for Illegal Mass Firings of Probationary Employees

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM

AFGE Files Lawsuit Against OPM for Illegal Mass Firings of Probationary Employees

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: Save the Civil Service

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: Save the Civil Service

IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email address or government phone in …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Rally Alert: Hands Off the Postal Service!

Dear AFGE Activist, According to news reports, President Trump is considering plans to take over the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)—firing the Postal Service Board of Governors and placing the independent, self-financing agency under the control of the Department of Commerce. We…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Important guidance from AFGE regarding OPM email

Dear AFGE Member, Earlier today, I sent a letter to Acting OPM Director Ezell insisting he rescind yesterday’s email from [email protected]. Since last night, it has become even more clear that the thoughtless and bullying email was meant to intimidate federal employees and cause m…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM

Important guidance from AFGE regarding OPM email

Dear John, Earlier today, I sent a letter to Acting OPM Director Ezell insisting he rescind yesterday’s email from [email protected]. Since last night, it has become even more clear that the thoughtless and bullying email was meant to intimidate federal employees and cause mass con…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Important message from AFGE regarding OPM email

Dear John, Many of you have already received, or will soon receive, an email from a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) email address [email protected] titled "What did you do last week?" This email requests all federal employees to respond with approximately five bullet poi…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Important message from AFGE regarding OPM email

Dear AFGE Member, Many of you have already received, or will soon receive, an email from a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) email address [email protected] titled "What did you do last week?" This email requests all federal employees to respond with approximately five bul…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM

FEEA Accepting Scholarship Applications Now

Dear AFGE Leader, Reminder! FEEA’s annual scholarship competition is available for eligible students and open until March 13, 2025. The scholarship, which ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, can be used for tuition and fees at any accredited college or university. Eligible students…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM

FEEA Accepting Scholarship Applications Now

Dear John, Reminder! FEEA’s annual scholarship competition is available for eligible students and open until March 13, 2025. The scholarship, which ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, can be used for tuition and fees at any accredited college or university. Eligible students includ…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM

UPDATED: FAQs on the Rights of Probationary Employees

Dear AFGE Activist, Below you will find AFGE's updated guidance regarding probationary employees. Stay up to date with all the information you need to know at www.afge.org/AFGEStrong. What is a probationary employee? Generally speaking, a probationary employee is an empl…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM

UPDATED: FAQs on the Rights of Probationary Employees

Dear John, Below you will find AFGE's updated guidance regarding probationary employees. Stay up to date with all the information you need to know at www.afge.org/AFGEStrong. What is a probationary employee? Generally speaking, a probationary employee is an employee who …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Tell Congress: Stop the War on America's Workforce!

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Tell Congress: Stop the War on America's Workforce!

IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email address or government phone in …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Rally with us on Tuesday, February 11!

It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service! IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your gover…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Rally with us on Tuesday, February 11!

It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service! IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your gover…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM

TODAY: AFGE on CNN

Dear John, AFGE will be on CNN this morning to discuss our concerns with the Deferred Resignation Program and our lawsuit regarding the program. 🎥 Watch AFGE National Secretary-Treasurer Eric Bunn Sr. on CNN Newsroom with Pamela Brown at 11am ET today, Feb. 7. In Solidarity,…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

TODAY: AFGE on CNN

Dear AFGE Activist, AFGE will be on CNN this morning to discuss our concerns with the Deferred Resignation Program and our lawsuit regarding the program. 🎥 Watch AFGE National Secretary-Treasurer Eric Bunn Sr. on CNN Newsroom with Pamela Brown at 11am ET today, Feb. 7. In So…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM

TODAY: AFGE Discusses Deferred Resignation Program on Numerous News Outlets

Dear AFGE Activist, AFGE will be on numerous news outlets today. Be sure to tune in as we discuss our concerns with the Deferred Resignation Program. 🎥 Listen to AFGE President Everett Kelley on SiriusXM Radio's POTUS Politics: The Briefing with Steve Scully at 12:20 pm ET t…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM

TODAY: AFGE Discusses Deferred Resignation Program on Numerous News Outlets

Dear John, AFGE will be on numerous news outlets today. Be sure to tune in as we discuss our concerns with the Deferred Resignation Program. 🎥 Listen to AFGE President Everett Kelley on SiriusXM Radio's POTUS Politics: The Briefing with Steve Scully at 12:20 pm ET today, Feb…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Updated FAQs Regarding Deferred Resignation Program

Dear John, We know this is a difficult moment for public servants. You are being asked to make a decision about resigning from the federal service on a short timeline and without enough information. That’s why, yesterday, AFGE and our allies filed a lawsuit against the Deferr…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Updated FAQs Regarding Deferred Resignation Program

Dear AFGE Activist, We know this is a difficult moment for public servants. You are being asked to make a decision about resigning from the federal service on a short timeline and without enough information. That’s why, yesterday, AFGE and our allies filed a lawsuit against t…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM

CORRECTED DATE: It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service!

Join us TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11! IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email a…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM

CORRECTED DATE: It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service!

Join us TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11! IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email a…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM

It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service!

Join AFGE leaders, lawmakers and labor leaders as we rally to safeguard the civil service. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in supp…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM

It's Rally Time: Saving the Civil Service!

Join AFGE leaders, lawmakers and labor leaders as we rally to safeguard the civil service. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in supp…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM

AFGE: Trump Has No Authority to Cancel Approved Union Contracts

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM

AFGE: Trump Has No Authority to Cancel Approved Union Contracts

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Hold the Line, the American People Need You

Dear AFGE Member, I write to you at what I know is a very difficult moment full of uncertainty. You have been put in an unfair position. Over 2 million Americans dedicate their careers to public service in the federal government. A third of those civil servants are veterans o…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Hold the Line, the American People Need You

Dear John, I write to you at what I know is a very difficult moment full of uncertainty. You have been put in an unfair position. Over 2 million Americans dedicate their careers to public service in the federal government. A third of those civil servants are veterans of the a…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM

AFGE Response to Trump Executive Order on Union Contracts

Dear John, Today, the Trump administration issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. AFGE National President Everett Kelley has made it clear: AFGE will aggressively defend our union contracts. President Kelley’s Statement: "Today’s execut…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM

AFGE Response to Trump Executive Order on Union Contracts

Dear AFGE Activist, Today, the Trump administration issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. AFGE National President Everett Kelley has made it clear: AFGE will aggressively defend our union contracts. President Kelley’s Statement: "Today…

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  AFGE Government Standard · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM

What Does Trump’s Reelection Mean for AFGE Members?

As we enter the new year, one thing is for certain: your union isn’t backing down. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or ag…

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  AFGE Government Standard · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM

What Does Trump’s Reelection Mean for AFGE Members?

As we enter the new year, one thing is for certain: your union isn’t backing down. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or ag…

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  AFSCME · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Fight worker attacks

Take action against reckless funding cuts. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  AFSCME · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Fight worker attacks

Take action against reckless funding cuts. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Important Information on Deferred Resignation Offer

Dear John, Our union became aware yesterday that AFGE members were sent an email asking you to resign from federal service with a vague promise of reward for resigning by February 6. There is not yet any evidence the administration can or will uphold its end of the bargain, t…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Important Information on Deferred Resignation Offer

Dear AFGE Activist, Our union became aware yesterday that AFGE members were sent an email asking you to resign from federal service with a vague promise of reward for resigning by February 6. There is not yet any evidence the administration can or will uphold its end of the b…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Important message from AFGE regarding buyouts

IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email address or government phone in …

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM

Important message from AFGE regarding buyouts

IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support or against legislation. Do not use your government email address or government phone in …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM

AFGE Members Mobilize to Defeat Anti-Worker Bills

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM

AFGE Members Mobilize to Defeat Anti-Worker Bills

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests action to be taken in support of or agai…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Democracy Forward Town Hall at 8pm ET

Dear John, We invite you to join the Democracy Forward Town Hall happening tonight, Monday, January 27 at 8pm ET. The discussion will be broadcast on YouTube Live and will focus on how civil servants can navigate the current challenging landscape. Questions can be submit…

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