AFGE Breaking News · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 9:06 PM

BREAKING: OPM Releases Guidance on Emergency Paid Leave

Positive news you can use. 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 add…

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  AFGE Breaking News · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 9:04 PM

BREAKING: OPM Releases Guidance on Emergency Paid Leave

Positive news you can use. 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 add…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Final Weeks of WFP Training! Register NOW!

Secure your training spot today! Dear AFGE Activist, We are in the final stretch of our spring training series! Our departments are continuing to provide AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below you will find our sc…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Final Weeks of WFP Training! Register NOW!

Secure your training spot today! Dear John, We are in the final stretch of our spring training series! Our departments are continuing to provide AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below you will find our schedule of…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 2:33 PM

AFGE, can you believe it's been 100 days?

Let's take advantage of the fierce urgency of NOW to grow our union and build our power. Dear AFGE Activist, Today marks 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration. Even in this short time, our union has accomplished a lot with this new leadership at the White House. It rea…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 2:31 PM

John, can you believe it's been 100 days?

Let's take advantage of the fierce urgency of NOW to grow our union and build our power. Dear John, Today marks 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration. Even in this short time, our union has accomplished a lot with this new leadership at the White House. It really feels…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Today we remember the ones we've lost.

We continue our fight for worker safety. 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 governm…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Today we remember the ones we've lost.

We continue our fight for worker safety. 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 governm…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 9:44 PM

VA Secretary Vows to Empower Federal Workforce, Encourage Union Organizing

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 9:43 PM

VA Secretary Vows to Empower Federal Workforce, Encourage Union Organizing

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Don’t Miss Out! WFP Training is Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear AFGE Activist, Our spring trainings continue! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below you will find our schedule of tr…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Don’t Miss Out! WFP Training is Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear John, Our spring trainings continue! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below you will find our schedule of trainings, …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 7:37 PM

The PRO Act is important for veterans. Join our upcoming discussion!

Join the discussion on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET. 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…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM

The PRO Act is important for veterans. Join our upcoming discussion!

Join the discussion on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET. 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…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Observing Workers Memorial Day

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Observing Workers Memorial Day

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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:42 PM

AFSCME member Alicia Craig is what everybody aspires to be

“It feels good to give people the tools to make their lives better.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌…

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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:42 PM

AFSCME member Alicia Craig is what everybody aspires to be

“It feels good to give people the tools to make their lives better.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Become an Agent of Change - WFP Training is Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear AFGE Activist, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments' trainings continue! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Become an Agent of Change - WFP Training is Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear John, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments' trainings continue! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers' rights and protections. Below you will…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Grab your spot for our spring trainings!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear John, We've got a few spots left for our upcoming webinars! The Field Services & Education team has April and May webinar options ready and open for registration, including: Grievance Handling 101 …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Grab your spot for our spring trainings!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear AFGE Activist, We've got a few spots left for our upcoming webinars! The Field Services & Education team has April and May webinar options ready and open for registration, including: Grievance Hand…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 10:20 PM

A Glimmer of Hope

AFGE Family, Finally, some measure of justice has been done in the tragic killing of George Floyd. While no court can bring him back to life and fill the hole left in the hearts of his friends and family, today’s verdict brings some measure of peace for all Americans who were …

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 10:20 PM

A Glimmer of Hope

John, Finally, some measure of justice has been done in the tragic killing of George Floyd. While no court can bring him back to life and fill the hole left in the hearts of his friends and family, today’s verdict brings some measure of peace for all Americans who were shocked…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 9:33 PM

As AFGE Racks Up Wins Under Biden, New Members Eager to Join

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 9:31 PM

As AFGE Racks Up Wins Under Biden, New Members Eager to Join

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Friday Roundup

Find out what happened around AFGE this week. 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 go…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Friday Roundup

Find out what happened around AFGE this week. 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 go…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Important Update: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Dear John, The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program facilitated by FEMA is now active. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 FEMA will provide financial assistance to affected families for CO…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Important Update: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Dear AFGE Family, The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program facilitated by FEMA is now active. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 FEMA will provide financial assistance to affected families…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Training Continues – Get in the know!

Secure your training spot today! Dear John, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are proud to announce their robust spring training schedule! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Training Continues – Get in the know!

Secure your training spot today! Dear AFGE Activist, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are proud to announce their robust spring training schedule! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus o…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 9:33 PM

EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers’ Rights

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 9:31 PM

EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers’ Rights

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  Bailey Childers, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 8:13 PM

We need to organize

This is a turning point for working people. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Bailey Childers, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 7:47 PM

We need to organize

This is a turning point for working people. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Fair Practices Trainings Are Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear John, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are proud to announce their robust spring training schedule! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus on workers…

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  Jeremy A. Lannan, NVP for Women and Fair Practices · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Fair Practices Trainings Are Here!

Secure your training spot today! Dear AFGE Activist, The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments are proud to announce their robust spring training schedule! Over the next few weeks, our departments will provide all AFGE members with in-depth online trainings that will focus o…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 9:34 PM

AFGE Sees Largest Surge of New Members in 18 months

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 9:31 PM

AFGE Sees Largest Surge of New Members in 18 months

Here are the stories you need to know this week. Your weekly Insider update. IMPORTANT: You may view this email using your home email on your personal computer, smart phone, or other electronic device when not on government property. BUT, this information should not be downloaded using …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 7:21 PM

5 Union Workshops for You This Spring!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear John, Spring into learning with upcoming webinars! The Field Services & Education team has April and May webinar options ready and open for registration, including: Local Officer Orientation | Fr…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM

5 Union Workshops for You This Spring!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear AFGE Activist, Spring into learning with upcoming webinars! The Field Services & Education team has April and May webinar options ready and open for registration, including: Local Officer Orienta…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Friday Roundup

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]

April 2, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Friday Roundup

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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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Spotlight: A paramedic who's living his "dream job"

“I’ve never met anybody who loved EMS as much as he loves EMS.” Arizona paramedic and Never Quit winner was first inspired by fifth grade teacher ARIZONA — Keith Lowry is a paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance in Northern Arizona and a member of A…

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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 5:07 PM

Spotlight: A paramedic who's living his "dream job"

“I’ve never met anybody who loved EMS as much as he loves EMS.” Arizona paramedic and Never Quit winner was first inspired by fifth grade teacher ARIZONA — Keith Lowry is a paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance in Northern Arizona and a member of A…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Are you ready for tonight's discussion?

Join us to talk organizing on Facebook Live tonight at 7 p.m. ET. 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…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Are you ready for tonight's discussion?

Join us to talk organizing on Facebook Live tonight at 7 p.m. ET. 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…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Want a 3.2% raise?

Tell lawmakers to cosponsor the FAIR ACT to give feds a much deserved raise in 2022! 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 …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Want a 3.2% raise?

Tell lawmakers to cosponsor the FAIR ACT to give feds a much deserved raise in 2022! 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 …

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