Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to join with other young AFGE members to represent our union at the 2011 AFL-CIO Next Up Young Workers Summit in Minneapolis. The conference brought together young union members, youth activists and student groups from around the country to participate in a forum addressing the challenges facing youngRead… Read more »
As the largest union representing federal and D.C. government workers, we stand in solidarity with the men and women participating in the Occupy Wall Street campaign. Americans across the country are fed up with a political and economic system that continues to benefit global AFGE made its presence felt at the “Jobs, Not Cuts” rallyRead… Read more »
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Erling/ 202-639-6491 (WASHINGTON) – The American Federation of Government Employees, the country’s largest federal and DC employee union, joined hundreds of people in the American Dream Movement at the Jobs Not Cuts rally on Capitol Hill today. AFGE and the American Dream Movement are urging Congress to focus on creatingRead… Read more »
The American Federation of Government Employees, the country’s largest federal and DC employee union, joined hundreds of people in the American Dream Movement at the Jobs Not Cuts rally on Capitol Hill today. AFGE and the American Dream Movement are urging Congress to focus on creating good jobs, and making the tax system work forRead… Read more »
AFGE’s District 5 building has officially been named after National Vice President Emeritus Kenneth Blaylock. On August 27, AFGE District 5 made history as they celebrated their “Mortgage Burning” and Building Rededication Ceremony. The building is now officially named after National Vice President Emeritus Kenneth Blaylock, who also served as the keynote speaker for theRead… Read more »
Higher premiums, fewer options await FEHBP enrollees Health care premiums under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will increase an average of 3.8 percent in January – a significant hike for federal employees and retirees who are enduring frozen wages and cost-of-living adjustments, American Federation of Government Employees National President John Gage said today. ThisRead… Read more »