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Setting the Record Straight About Telework Use by Federal Employees

09 Dec, 2024

Given recent misstatements by lawmakers and members of President-elect Trump’s transition team regarding the use of telework in the federal government, the American Federation of Government Employees wants to set the record straight.

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

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Urgent Union Update

25 Oct, 2024 Read More >

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Update on Workers Memorial Day

It is with regret that we must cancel our annual Workers Memorial Day Ceremony. On April 28, however, we will send out a Workers Memorial video to commemorate the day.

17, Apr, 2020

Protecting Caregivers' Lives with Solution-Driven Unionism

Researchers and students teamed up with engineers and scientists to defend clinical care providers treating patients afflicted by COVID-19.

16, Apr, 2020

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

"Once again the CDC is putting profits over people with its latest recommendations that downgrade worker protections at a time when they are needed most," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.

13, Apr, 2020

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

Much of the American workplace has shut down, sending millions of employees home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic.

27, Mar, 2020

Support CT's Working Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

The labor movement is working nonstop to protect the health and safety of all working people, including workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

23, Mar, 2020

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

North Carolina workers need a raise.

27, Feb, 2020