American Federation of Government Employees
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Not many people would trade jobs with those who have to keep watch over inmates in federal prisons. Now that job has become even more dangerous.
May 14, 2020 -
The Veterans Health Administration is tracking 1,293 coronavirus cases among its employees since March, according to the department's public data. The department has also announced a phased plan for resuming normal operations at its medical facilities, benefits offices and cemeteries.
May 11, 2020 -
When you put those burgers on the grill this weekend, remember the 6,500 federal food safety inspectors working in meatpacking plants ordered to stay open.
May 06, 2020 -
The Social Security Administration said it's still working with its payroll provider to fully implement and administer emergency paid sick leave benefits under a new coronavirus relief law. But federal employee unions say the delays are confusing given their experience with other agencies.
May 04, 2020 -
Now more than ever unions and agency management need open communications
May 01, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the world's favorite web site right now is about to get a fresh chunk of federal grant money.
April 30, 2020 -
The Association of Administrative Law Judges sued the Federal Service Impasses Panel this week, joining a growing list of union lawsuits that have challenged the panel's constitutionality and authority.
April 22, 2020 -
Fourteen employees at the Veterans Health Administration have died due to complications from coronavirus, the department said Wednesday.
April 15, 2020 -
The Department of Veterans Affairs flatly disputed claims the American Federation of Government Employees made in an unsafe work complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
April 08, 2020 -
Sometimes federal employees are eligible for hazardous duty pay. Now a lawsuit alleges numerous employees didn't get it.
April 03, 2020 -
For more on what hazardous pay is all about and a little history, Federal Drive with Tom Temin turned to Federal Practice Group partner Ricardo J. A. Pitts-Wiley.
April 02, 2020 -
The American Federation of Government Employees and the Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch law firm say employees working through the coronavirus pandemic without the proper protective gear are entitled to hazardous duty pay.
March 30, 2020 -
At least 40% of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs could be absent at any one time during a severe coronavirus outbreak, the agency estimated. VA's inspector general and employee unions have also expressed concerns with staffing and supply shortages.
March 30, 2020 -
Essential employees? Yes, to do the work. But important employees? I guess not.
March 30, 2020 -
Social Security Administrator Andrew Saul told employees Saturday he would further expand telework across the agency amid growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
March 23, 2020