Negotiations

Veterans Organizations Defend VA, Bash "Choice" Privatization Plan
As Congress and the administration are expanding the use of private, for-profit hospitals under their "Choice" privatization program, veterans groups are making it clear that the program should only be just a temporary fix while Congress invests in a stronger VA. Read More
New EPA Administrator Making EPA Great for Polluters, Bad for Workers
The controversial administrator of the Environment Protection Agency testified before Congress for the first time since his confirmation, insisting that deep cuts to programs that protect Americans against air, water, and land pollution are needed. Read More
Retirement Cuts
You’ve heard that President Trump wants to cut federal pay and retirement. Here’s how he’ll try to do it. Read More
Budget Cuts Will Make Your Next Flight Less Safe
Under the White House’s 2018 budget proposal, TSA is facing a budget cut of $500 million. Its law enforcement officer reimbursement program would be eliminated altogether. Passengers and employees are vulnerable as there will be no law enforcement officers around if an attack happens. Read More
AFGE Welcomes New National Vice Presidents, Bids Farewell to Retiring NVPs
AFGE welcomes Phil Glover, Dan Doyle, and Gregg James as new National Vice Presidents for District 3, 4, and 8 respectively. Glover, Doyle, and James were elected to the positions in May replacing retired NVPs Keith Hill, Joe Flynn, and Jane Nygaard. Read More

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