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@AFGENational

3 years

Watch AFGE Local 2192 President Keena Smith speak at the #ResignHawley rally held today in Downtown St. Louis.

Sara Machi

@saramachi

3 years

UNION PROTESTS JOSH HAWLEY: Members of the American Federation of Government Employees call for the Missouri senator’s resignation, saying he “has blood on his hands” for his actions ahead of the DC riot More on @ksdknews at 4/5/6

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Ron DeSantis must retract his threat to ‘start slitting throats’ of federal employees if he's elected president. No federal employee should face death threats from anyone, least of all from someone seeking to lead the U.S. government. Full statement from @AFGEPrezKelley :

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It was a very special Labor Day for AFGE 1156 member Patty Bowermaster, who attended a socially-distant barbecue earlier today with @JoeBiden and @unionveterans ! Check it out! #TeamBiden

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In case there was any question.

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Have you seen the news? The ruling is in and it is a wonderful day to be a federal employee and a union member! #EOhellno

Trump’s Power to Fire Federal Workers Curtailed by Judge (Published 2018)

The ruling, which the administration will almost certainly appeal, is a blow to Republican efforts to rein in public-sector labor unions.

www.nytimes.com

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If Dr. King were alive today, he would be standing with the 800,000 federal workers being used as political pawns. Let's honor his legacy by putting an end to this government lockout. #1u #MLKDay #StopTheShutdown #1uMLK

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5 years

“No more food banks! Feds need paychecks!” #occupyhart #StoptheShutdown #1u

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7 years

The Trump-DeVos budget ends loan forgiveness for those who go into public service to help those with the greatest needs. #KidsNotCuts

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If the wage gap were eliminated, on avg, a woman would have enough $$ for approx: 11 more months of rent. #EqualPayDay #1u

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33 minutes: Federal workers are standing in silence for 1 minute for each day the government has been closed. #OccupyHart #StopTheShutdown #1u

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33 days: The amount of time America’s workforce has been locked out of their jobs or forced to work without pay. #StopTheShutdown #OccupyHart #1u

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Hundreds of federal workers and union members marched to the White House. #StopTheShutdown NOW! #1u

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We’re rallying with hundreds of @AFLCIO members. #1u #StopTheShutdown

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@AFGENational

5 years

AFGE President @JDavidCoxSr is back at the office after being arrested today at #OccupyHart urging @senatemajldr to #StopTheShutdown and he’s got a message for us all! Check it out >>> 📺

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@AFGENational

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Federal workers and union members are rallying outside of @Nationals Park while Republican Senators are inside having a retreat. #CallTheVote #1u Do your job! @senatemajldr

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5 years

Where is Mitch? 👀 #MitchBetterHaveMyMoney #OccupyHart #StopTheShutdown

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5 years

Closing out the year strong with our newest lawsuit (filed moments ago) against the government. 💪🏼 We’re working nonstop to make sure 2019 is a better year for government employees!

American Federation of Government Employees and Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch Sue the Government...

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 750,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.

www.afge.org

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See you in court, Mr. President. #EOhellNo

Largest Federal Employee Union Sues to Block Official Time Executive Order

The American Federation of Government Employees argues that the edict violates the First Amendment, exceeds presidential power.

www.govexec.com

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@AFGENational

3 years

Today is a good day to join a union.

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3 years

A new day is here for federal workers!

The White House

@WhiteHouse

3 years

Today, @POTUS signed an executive order to protect and empower federal employees, who are essential to our country. The action: - Restores collective bargaining power and worker protections - Eliminates Schedule F - Promotes a $15 minimum wage

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Women need unions now more than ever. Wise words from @afa_cwa International President @FlyingWithSara . #AFGEWomen #1u #WomensHistoryMonth

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The future of labor is in great hands with young leaders like @Un1onBarbie and @SBWorkersUnited . #AFGERising

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5 years

Join union members, affected federal workers, and concerned citizens on Wednesday as we head to Senate offices to tell our Senators that it’s time to #StopTheShutdown ! #1u

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6 years

1 in 3 federal employees is a veteran. When you undermine federal workers, you undermine them. @JDavidCoxSr #OurVoice2018

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“Do your job!” #StopTheShutdown #1u

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Since @senatemajldr won’t talk to working people, we’re going to go talk to him. #OccupyHart #1u #StoptheShutdown

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@AFGENational

4 years

. @JoeBiden is the clear choice for AFGE members. That's why we're endorsing him to be the next president of the United States.

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7 years

A woman's place is in her union. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth ! #1u #1uWomen

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5 years

#TBT : On this day in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order guaranteeing federal workers the right to join unions and bargain collectively. #1u

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6 years

When unions are strong, so is our country. #1u

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5 years

. @AFGENational President @JDavidCoxSr was arrested today outside of @senatemajldr 's office. He's standing up for the 800,000 federal workers who are being used as political pawns. #WheresMitch #OccupyHart #1u

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You know what’s immoral? Forcing 800,000 Americans – many of whom are veterans – to go without pay for weeks. It’s time to #CallTheVote and #StopTheShutdown @senatemajldr .

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4 years

This is why TSA officers need full collective bargaining rights. Not providing workers with healthcare benefits and the proper workplace protections is unacceptable. #1u #COVID19

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3 years

@POTUS promised to be the most 'pro-union president', and within his first three weeks in office he has already restored many vital protections for 2.1 million federal workers across the country. #1u

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3 years

Any day is a good day to remember how collective worker actions have gotten us where we are today. The journey continues and we're grateful to all the workers who have paved the way! #1u

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11 months

Thank you for standing in solidarity with SSA workers…rain or shine! @RepMaxwellFrost

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3 years

We've lost a labor giant. Through every major fight our union has waged in recent decades, Richard Trumka was standing beside AFGE members, defiantly raising his fist in solidarity. #1u

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5 years

Hundreds of federal workers, union members, and our allies had a silent protest today at the Hart Senate building. We stood silent for 33 minutes— one minute for every day the government has been shutdown. We want to work! #StopTheShutdown #OccupyHart #1u #WheresMitch

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@AFGENational

9 months

BREAKING: @POTUS announces federal employees are getting a 5.2% pay raise effective Jan 1, 2024! That’s the biggest federal pay raise in 43 YEARS! And it’s all thanks to AFGE members proving our worth and fighting for what we deserve – every single day.

Biden makes formal plans for 2024 federal pay raise

President Biden has officially recommended a 5.2% federal pay raise for most civilian employees in 2024, including a 0.5% locality pay adjustment.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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@AFGENational

4 years

We’re standing in silence for 20 minutes. 1 minute for every month since the union-busting executive orders were issued. #OurVoice2020 #1u

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5 years

. @JDavidCoxSr , federal workers, and their allies are ready to put their freedom on the line for America’s workforce. #OccupyHart #1u #StopTheShutdown

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4 years

This administration hasn’t fixed the VA. Our brothers and sisters DIE on the job, wear garbage bags as PPE, and show up risking their lives. VA management still refuses to protect workers and our veterans are suffering. #Debates2020

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@AFGENational

6 years

We're sending a huge THANK YOU to the union members, lawmakers, and countless others who wore their #RedForFeds last week. This is what solidarity looks like! #1u

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1 year

All workers deserve a union, including @Congress_Union . AFGE stands with Congressional staffers who are fighting to ensure their union is recognized. #1u

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5 years

How long will @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell let 800,000 American families suffer? It’s up to him. He can #StopTheShutdown today. All he has to do is #CallTheVote

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5 years

The shutdown may be over but federal workers remain fearful and want lawmakers to know they can’t afford another shutdown. #1u

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4 years

Denying nearly half a million DoD workers the collective bargaining rights guaranteed to them by law since 1962 would be a travesty and a disgrace to the sacred oath and obligation that all federal workers make to their country. #1u

Trump Administration Publishes Memo That Could End Defense Unions

More than three weeks after President Trump signed a memo authorizing Defense Secretary Mark Esper to effectively outlaw collective bargaining at the Defense Department, the White House has posted...

www.govexec.com

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@AFGENational

5 years

“While reopening the government is long overdue, I will not celebrate a temporary reprieve to a politically motivated crisis that has left many federal employees in anguish over how to pay their bills, feed their families, and keep a roof over their heads."-- @JDavidCoxSr

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8 years

Today we honor Rosa Parks on what would've been her 103rd birthday!

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5 years

. @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell can #StopTheShutdown today! All he has to do is #CallTheVote and let Senators send the House package to the President for his signature. Do your job, Mitch! #CallTheVote

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@AFGENational

3 years

AFGE members in the TSA have been calling for simple, common sense COVID-19 protections for workers for nearly a year. President @JoeBiden is delivering.

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@AFGENational

5 years

. @WhiteHouse has shut down the comment line. Email instead at and tell President Trump to work with Congress to fully fund the government today! Then call both Senators and your Representative at 202-224-3121 & tell them to fund the government TODAY!

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@AFGENational

3 years

Today the @USEEOC will vote to strip federal employees of their right to union representation when facing discrimination. This is blatant UNION-BUSTING. Call-in to today's meeting and show your solidarity and stand against this attack on federal workers and their unions. #1u

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5 years

“I need you at rallies. I need you at the airports. I need you telling your stories because the American public needs to understand what you do for us.” - @FlyingWithSara @afa_cwa #OurVoice2019 #1u

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6 years

“President Trump’s plan to freeze wages for these patriotic workers next year ignores the fact that they are worse off today financially than they were at the start of the decade."-- @JDavidCoxSr

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@AFGENational

4 years

Our union sent a letter to OPM requesting they immediately allow all federal employees who are capable of performing their duties via telework to begin doing so immediately. #COVID2019 #1u

Citing ‘unnecessarily complex’ coronavirus guidance, senators seek more assurances from OPM

The largest federal employee union is also urging the Office of Personnel Management to allow all telework-eligible workers to begin immediately working remotely.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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@AFGENational

7 years

85% of federal employees live and work outside of D.C. This freeze would impact workers all over the country.

Revenge of the bureaucrats

Federal workers fume over Trump's vows to freeze hiring and shrink the government.

www.politico.com

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@AFGENational

5 years

Maybe his heart is two sizes too small... Why else would you want to send 800,000 federal workers home without pay at Christmas? Call the White House and Congress and tell them to fund the government now!

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@AFGENational

5 years

We stand in solidarity with striking @UAW members fighting for a fair contract at GM! #Solidarity #1u #UAWStrike #StandWithUS

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5 years

We’re sticking with the union. 💪 #OurVoice2019 #1u

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4 years

6 reasons why life is so much better with a union. #1u

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7 months

✊ AFGE stands in solidarity with the 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente who are on strike for fair pay, adequate staffing levels, and better conditions for workers and patients alike. Your fight is our fight.

More Perfect Union

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This morning at 6 a.m. Pacific health care workers at Kaiser Permanente walked out on strike. 75,000 workers just launched the biggest strike the U.S. health care industry has ever seen.

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. @AFLCIO President @LizShuler on GOP ‘Fiscal Commission': "A fiscal commission is a terrible idea...Slashing Medicare and Social Security will make people poorer, sicker, hungrier...it also puts pay and benefits for federal workers on the chopping block."

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on Republican-Led Efforts to Create a ‘Fiscal Commission’ that Would...

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on Republican-led efforts to create a “fiscal commission” that would take aim at critical programs working people rely on, including Social Security and...

aflcio.org

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6 years

Dr. King recognized the importance of labor unions in the civil rights movement. We honor him. #1uMLK

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5 years

“If you love your country, you fight for the people who make it work.” - @SenSherrodBrown #FedUpRiseUp #1u

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5 years

Today's our National Day of Action. We’re rallying, making phone calls, sending emails, posting on social media and doing anything else we can to put pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to #StopTheShutdown . #1u

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5 years

The fight for labor rights is one we can’t afford to lose. #FedUpRiseUp

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5 years

We did it! Our collective actions have averted another government shutdown and secured a 1.9% pay raise for federal employees this year. #1u 👏👏👏

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5 years

We're headed back to court on Thursday and we want you to wear RED! 🔴Let's stand together as we continue to fight against the union-busting executive orders. #RedForFeds #1u

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@AFGENational

8 months

As President, Donald Trump did everything he could to attack and undermine federal employees. Now he wants to pretend that he's standing with workers. He's not fooling anyone.

AFL-CIO ✊

@AFLCIO

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Let's be clear: Donald Trump is going to a NON-UNION facility tonight in Michigan. This visit, just like all his promises to working people, is a farce.

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Good news! Union busting Veterans Health Administration Acting Under Secretary Dr. Richard Stone will be resigning from the VHA after not being selected to fill the position permanently. America’s veterans deserve better.

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5 years

BREAKING NEWS: The House just approved a 2.6% pay adjustment for federal workers. Now it's the Senate's turn.

House approves pay raise for federal workers

The House passed legislation to provide a pay increase for federal government workers on Wednesday, less than a week after the end of the partial government shutdown.Twenty-nine Republicans joined …

thehill.com

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@AFGENational

5 years

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating union solidarity and letting everyone around us know: Want power? Join a union. Find an @AFLCIO #LaborDay2019 event in your area. #1u

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4 years

There is nothing more American than forming a union. @AFLCIO @RichardTrumka #OurVoice2020 #1u

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@AFGENational

5 years

@realDonaldTrump Here’s what you deserve credit for: (1) The millions of veterans who can’t get care or experience delays getting care at the VA because your administration refuses to fill the 49,000 vacancies at the VA. (1/4)

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@AFGENational

4 years

Solidarity Forever! @FlyingWithSara @afa_cwa

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This is solidarity. Thank you, @AFGENational !

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@AFGENational

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We want to make sure all federal and government employees know they are the heroes of every day. You defend our democracy, keep our country safe, and provide the critical services that serve our country. We salute you and acknowledge your greatness. #SOTU ⁠ ⁠

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@AFGENational

3 years

AFGE members stand in solidarity with @BAmazonUnion workers! Check out this message of support from our national president and Alabama native Everett Kelley! 📺 #1u #BAmazonUnion #OrganizeTheSouth #solidarity

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👀 A new @AFLCIO poll shows that 7 in 10 Americans support labor unions And a whopping 88% of Americans under age 30 support unions 📈 Read more:

New Poll Shows 7 in 10 Americans Support Labor Unions

An overwhelming majority of Americans across the political spectrum and age groups support the labor movement and think unions have a positive impact on our society.

www.afge.org

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3 years

We must tear down the systems that perpetuate White Supremacy in America. pass it on.

AFL-CIO ✊

@AFLCIO

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We must tear down the systems that perpetuate White Supremacy in America. pass it on.

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7 years

85% of federal workers live & work outside of D.C. This freeze will be felt in cities and towns across the country.

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5 years

Unions help deliver the promise of equality for women. @FlyingWithSara #WomensEqualityDay2019 #1u

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When unions are strong, America is strong. #1u

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6 years

President Trump’s executive orders strip federal employees of their right to fair representation in the workplace. #1u Call 202-456-1111 and urge the White House to stop silencing the voices of working people.

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Yesterday, hundreds of @AFGENational members, @NFFE_Union , @unionveterans , @TTDAFLCIO , @AFLCIO , @AFTunion and other #1u members went to the Hart Senate building with one message: "Stop using government workers as bargaining chips and #StopTheShutdown !" #OccupyHart

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How great is the economy? Ask the federal workers whose pay is frozen and who are still reeling from 35 days without a paycheck. Congress must act to pass a wage increase for federal workers to help them recover from the shutdown! #SOTU

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4 years

AFGE announces ‘Full Support and Solidarity’ for #BlackLivesMatter movement and echoes calls for racial justice, police accountability, and policy reforms → #1u

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7 years

. @POTUS ' federal hiring freeze takes jobs away from veterans, Americans across the country #JointAddress #1u @AFLCIO

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5 years

Dr. King always stood with working people and labor unions. Lawmakers should honor his legacy by ending this government shutdown immediately. #StopTheShutdown #MLKDay #1u

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3 years

🎉 🎉 Today, our union reached an historic settlement agreement with the VA that rolls back anti-worker actions taken by the previous administration and restores employee representational rights. #1u

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6 years

"I am convinced that privatization is a political issue aimed at rewarding select people and companies with profits, even if it undermines care for veterans." -- Former VA Secretary David Shulkin

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3 years

In her lame duck glory EEOC Chair Dhillon wants to bust unions on her way out. We are not going to let that happen! Write EEOC members and tell them to VOTE NO to a rule that disallows unions to represent employees in discrimination cases. #1u

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Our friend and champion for federal workers, @GerryConnolly discusses how when the FAIR Act is passed, federal workers would receive a much needed 3.2% raise to "help make up for the years of undervalued raises." Thank you for your leadership and support! #NowIsTheTime #1u

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6 years

Unions in America have enjoyed steady public support over the past decade. #1u

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6 years

Don't be a scab. #1u #MarriottStrike

What It Means to Go on Strike

We break down some key terms you should know.

www.teenvogue.com

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AFGE Stands in Solidarity with Striking @UAW Members "Their fight is all our fight. The 750,000 federal and D.C. government employees represented by AFGE stand in total solidarity with striking UAW members.” - @AFGEPrezKelley Full statement:

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In a new op-ed in @TheHill , AFGE National President Everett Kelley, the head of the largest union representing federal and D.C. government employees, says American government must change leadership in November to restore trust, fight pandemic:

To restore trust, fight pandemic, American government needs new leadership

To defeat this pandemic, we have to first restore Americans’ confidence and trust in government and the public health advice being given by our government officials. There’s only one candidate on t…

thehill.com

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4 years

Thank you @RepRaskin for all you do to ensure federal workers have the dignity, fairness, and respect we deserve!

Rep. Jamie Raskin

@RepRaskin

4 years

NEW: I led 85 members in opposing EEOC's proposal that would make it more difficult for unionized federal workers to obtain effective representation during the employment discrimination complaint process. Our letter:

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AFGE activists stood in silence for 20 minutes at the Hart Senate building today-- 1 minute for every month since the union-busting executive orders were issued. #OurVoice2020 Thank you to all the #1u unions who stood in solidarity with us!

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Unionized employees at the @DeptVetAffairs aren’t “sadistic.” They serve our Veterans honorably every day — a third of them are Veterans themselves. #TulsaRally

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