Rick Eilander, President AFSCME Council 61 · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Townhall and Q&A Session with Me

Join me this Wednesday at Noon or 7:00 PM for a townhall & Q&A Brothers and Sisters   I wanted to take a moment to remind you that I’m hosting two townhalls for all members and represented employees Wednesday @ Noon & 7:00 PM. You’ll hear from th…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Biden’s Impasses Panel Picks Will Restore Dignity, Fairness to Contract Negotiation Process

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]

August 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Biden’s Impasses Panel Picks Will Restore Dignity, Fairness to Contract Negotiation Process

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]

August 26, 2021 at 6:33 PM

AFGE is Proud to Celebrate Women's Equality Day!

Women’s Equality Day, observed today, August 26, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. Dear John, Women’s Equality Day, observed today, August 26, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce…

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

August 26, 2021 at 6:32 PM

AFGE is Proud to Celebrate Women's Equality Day!

Women’s Equality Day, observed today, August 26, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. Dear AFGE Activist, Women’s Equality Day, observed today, August 26, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 4:31 PM

RSVP NOW: D.C., it’s time to march! Voting rights are under attack.

RSVP to join the March for Voting Rights this Saturday, August 28! 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 legislatio…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 4:31 PM

RSVP NOW: D.C., it’s time to march! Voting rights are under attack.

RSVP to join the March for Voting Rights this Saturday, August 28! 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 legislatio…

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

August 25, 2021 at 6:04 PM

INVITATION: Registration for the 2nd Annual Sister's Keeper Summit is now open!

The Women's and Fair Practices Departments' 2nd Annual Sister’s Keeper Summit will be held Sept. 9 -11! Dear AFGE Activist, Our 2nd Annual Sister’s Keeper Summit will be held Thursday, September 9; Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11. This empowerment summit is a…

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

August 25, 2021 at 6:02 PM

INVITATION: Registration for the 2nd Annual Sister's Keeper Summit is now open!

The Women's and Fair Practices Departments' 2nd Annual Sister’s Keeper Summit will be held Sept. 9 -11! Dear John, Our 2nd Annual Sister’s Keeper Summit will be held Thursday, September 9; Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11. This empowerment summit is a space cr…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 9:44 PM

AFGE Pushes to Stop Government’s Delay on Hazard Pay Lawsuit

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]

August 23, 2021 at 9:36 PM

AFGE Pushes to Stop Government’s Delay on Hazard Pay Lawsuit

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]

August 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM

D.C., it’s time to march! Voting rights are under attack.

Join the March for Voting Rights this Saturday, August 28! 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 no…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM

D.C., it’s time to march! Voting rights are under attack.

Join the March for Voting Rights this Saturday, August 28! 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 no…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Invitation: Fighting for Our Vote, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.

Join us Saturday, Aug. 21, at Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests ac…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Invitation: Fighting for Our Vote, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.

Join us Saturday, Aug. 21, at Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment, because it suggests ac…

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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Watch this AFSCME member: Diane Rang delivers food to students in need

“It’s not only about getting them their food and stuff, it’s being there for them when they need you the most.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 6:10 PM

AFSCME member Diane Rang delivers food to students in need

“It’s not only about getting them their food and stuff, it’s being there for them when they need you the most.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 5:36 PM

Happy Birthday AFGE!

Today is AFGE's 89th birthday! Dear AFGE Activists, Today is AFGE's 89th birthday! Since its creation, our union’s mission has been to build a better workplace for government employees – and that’s what we’ve been doing for the past nine decades.   Our union was born in the…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Happy Birthday AFGE!

Today is AFGE's 89th birthday! Dear John, Today is AFGE's 89th birthday! Since its creation, our union’s mission has been to build a better workplace for government employees – and that’s what we’ve been doing for the past nine decades.   Our union was born in the depths of…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Biden’s Appointment of FLRA Member, General Counsel Ends Trump-Era Union Busting

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]

August 16, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Biden’s Appointment of FLRA Member, General Counsel Ends Trump-Era Union Busting

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]

August 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM

AFGE Activist, are you ready for our next NOW Power Hour?

Join us to talk organizing on Facebook Live Wednesday, August 18 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 agains…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

John, are you ready for our next NOW Power Hour?

Join us to talk organizing on Facebook Live Wednesday, August 18 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 agains…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Arrangements for AFL-CIO President Trumka

Here are a few ways to pay respects to President Richard Trumka. Dear AFGE Family, President Trumka will lie in repose at AFL-CIO headquarters this Saturday, August 14th. Visiting hours are 10am-3pm. Please note there will be no parking available at the building that day. If…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 9:41 PM

Arrangements for AFL-CIO President Trumka

Here are a few ways to pay respects to President Richard Trumka. Dear John, President Trumka will lie in repose at AFL-CIO headquarters this Saturday, August 14th. Visiting hours are 10am-3pm. Please note there will be no parking available at the building that day. If you ar…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 9:35 PM

AFGE Mourns Passing of Labor Legend AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

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]

August 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM

AFGE Mourns Passing of Labor Legend AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

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]

August 5, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Unions Power America Contest

Learn more about this contest from Union Plus! Dear John, This Labor Day, Union Plus is honoring hardworking union members like you who are putting our country back on its feet. To thank you for making a difference, Union Plus is giving away $130,000 in prizes, including a Gr…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Unions Power America Contest

Learn more about this contest from Union Plus! Dear AFGE Activist, This Labor Day, Union Plus is honoring hardworking union members like you who are putting our country back on its feet. To thank you for making a difference, Union Plus is giving away $130,000 in prizes, inclu…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 4:46 PM

We've lost a labor giant

Dear John, It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share with you the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Rich was an inspirational labor leader and a friend to workers everywhere – but he was a special friend to federal and D.C. government workers. Through ever…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 4:46 PM

We've lost a labor giant

Dear AFGE Activist, It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share with you the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Rich was an inspirational labor leader and a friend to workers everywhere – but he was a special friend to federal and D.C. government workers. Thr…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Claim your spot at our August workshops!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear AFGE Activist, Summer may be winding down, but AFGE online classes are heating up! Sign up today for one (or more!) of our August webinars! Workers’ Comp: Appeals – Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 p.m…

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Claim your spot at our August workshops!

Webinars are free for AFGE members, but hurry – they tend to fill up! Dear John, Summer may be winding down, but AFGE online classes are heating up! Sign up today for one (or more!) of our August webinars! Workers’ Comp: Appeals – Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Emergency COVID-19 Rental Assistance

Find out about available rental assistance programs. John, Renters and landlords can apply for money from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance program. Get help with rent, utility bills and even moving costs. If you’re having trouble making rent …

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  AFGE · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Emergency COVID-19 Rental Assistance

Find out about available rental assistance programs. AFGE Activist, Renters and landlords can apply for money from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance program. Get help with rent, utility bills and even moving costs. If you’re having trouble mak…

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  AFGE National Y.O.U.N.G. Committee · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 7:01 PM

AFGE Activist, check out our Y.O.U.N.G. activist toolkit!

Download these helpful resources aimed at strengthening your union activism. 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…

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  AFGE National Y.O.U.N.G. Committee · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 7:01 PM

John, check out our Y.O.U.N.G. activist toolkit!

Download these helpful resources aimed at strengthening your union activism. 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…

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  AFGE Insider · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 9:33 PM

AFGE Expects to Negotiate Over Changes to Working Conditions as a Result of Biden’s Vaccine Announcement

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]

August 2, 2021 at 9:32 PM

AFGE Expects to Negotiate Over Changes to Working Conditions as a Result of Biden’s Vaccine Announcement

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]

July 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join the Mass National Moral Monday Action on Monday, Aug. 2!

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]

July 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join the Mass National Moral Monday Action on Monday, Aug. 2!

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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  AFSCME Webinars · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Register for the workplace safety webinar

Join us to make sure you are prepared in the event of a workplace shooting. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  AFSCME Webinars · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Register for the workplace safety webinar

Join us to make sure you are prepared in the event of a workplace shooting. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Everett Kelley, AFGE National President · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 10:10 PM

John, the AFGE NOW Power Hour starts soon!

Join us tonight to talk organizing on Facebook Live 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]

July 28, 2021 at 10:06 PM

AFGE Activist, the AFGE NOW Power Hour starts soon!

Join us tonight to talk organizing on Facebook Live 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]

July 28, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Support Sheraton Columbia Workers

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]

July 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Support Sheraton Columbia Workers

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]

July 26, 2021 at 9:35 PM

AFGE, VA Reach Historic Settlement, Resetting Contract Negotiations

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]

July 26, 2021 at 9:32 PM

AFGE, VA Reach Historic Settlement, Resetting Contract Negotiations

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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  Pablo Ros, AFSCME · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 2:45 PM

AFSCME member Heather Burke advocates for children and colleagues

“She bears a heavy burden of responsibility for these kids.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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