Rep. Hank Johnson critical of federal employee furloughs – July 19th, 2013 and July 26, 2013

This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., voices his concern about federal employee furloughs and the long-term consequences of...

Special Rebroadcast

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

  • Concerns about federal employee furloughs and the long-term consequences of sequestration
  • The impact on military readiness and local economies

Dale Deshotel
President, AFGE Council of Prison Locals

  • The dangerous work environment faced by Bureau of Prisons correctional officers
  • Safety improvements the union is fighting for on behalf of employees

Jon Suminski
President, AFGE Department of Defense Local 2077

  • The impact of furloughs at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan
  • How the union is fighting back against sequestration and furloughs

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