AFGE

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Official Twitter Page for the American Federation of Government Employees — the largest federal employee union, representing 700,000 workers. RTs ≠ endorsement.

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  1. 2 hours ago

    “The whole idea is to really be scrupulous about keeping politics out of the federal work force,” said Jacqueline Simon, AFGE policy director. “There are any number of ways you could corrupt that system, and Trump found them all.”

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Love it!!!

    This morning’s run is in appreciation of American Federation of Government Employees, District 10. Thank you for serving our country!
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  3. Jan 29

    AFGE is always accepting new members. Join us, today!

    Hey guys if you like the idea of regular people banding together to fight the rich and powerful then wait till you find out about this thing called "unionizing"
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    Jan 29

    Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the six workers who tragically died and those who were critically injured in a preventable accident at the Foundation Food Group plant in Gainesville, Georgia. This did not have to happen.

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    Jan 29

    ⬆️⬆️ If you work for the federal government, READ THE OSHA DOC. If your agency, workplace or office floor violates any of these directives, you are empowered to tell your or any other union rep. You have the RIGHT to be in a hazard free workplace.

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    Jan 29

    BREAKING: via the has issued a comprehensive update about Covid-19 workplace safety measures for American corporations and employees.

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  7. Jan 29

    Congresswoman gets it! AFGE supports this necessary legislation. Federal workers shouldn't have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a sick loved one.

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    Jan 28

    Dave Cann: The Comprehensive Paid Leave Act is one way the Biden admin. & Congress is establishing a pro-worker agenda. It's an important, meaningful sign that will really make a difference in people's lives. It's not just symbolic.

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  9. Jan 28

    “No federal worker should have to choose between a paycheck or caring for a sick loved one. But too often workers are put in just that position,” said American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley.

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    Jan 28

    Our promises to fight racial equity are only as good as the actions that follow. I applaud for taking the first steps to heal our deeply divided country, and his ability to lead us as we face the long road ahead in fighting systemic racism.

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  11. Jan 28

    "TSA has been pushed to the back of the line for some reason," AFGE TSA Council 100 President Hydrick Thomas said. "We are protecting the country. When it comes down to protecting the employees, they are very lackadaisical."

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  12. Jan 27

    HAPPENING NOW: AFGE and union members speak out on the lack of staffing, PPE, and support for front-line healthcare workers in Minneapolis.

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  13. Jan 27

    We refuse to let up.

    Unions opposition to Josh Hawley isn’t a fair-weather thing.
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  14. Jan 27

    Protect VA workers!

    Tester says that includes ensuring VA staff have what they need. , a union representing hundreds of thousands of VA staff, submitted testimony today about a continued lack of PPE, hazard pay, etc. "We are entrusting you with their safety," Tester says.
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  15. Jan 26

    See the statement from our Council of Prison Locals:

    No one should be profiteering off of our criminal justice system. That’s why today, I ordered the Department of Justice to end the use of private prisons by the federal government.
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    Jan 26

    No one should be profiteering off of our criminal justice system. That’s why today, I ordered the Department of Justice to end the use of private prisons by the federal government.

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  17. Jan 26

    Read online:

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  18. Jan 26

    AFGE statement on President Biden’s order to end federal use of private prisons.

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    Jan 26

    From President 's executive order on protecting the federal workforce: "It is also the policy of the United States to encourage union organizing and collective bargaining"

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    Jan 25

    The Trump admin tried to cripple by eliminating 579 policy experts under . Thanks to - the executive order creating has been vacated!

    Former President Trump's controversial executive order that would have made it easier to fire federal employees targeted a sizable chunk of EPA's workforce.
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