American Federation of Government Employees
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The largest federal employees union says industry is price-gouging the Defense Department. The American Federation of Government Employees urges Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to consider emergency waivers, to recapitalize DoD's own production capabilities.
April 05, 2023 -
A union-conducted survey of federal employees found that 97% of respondents were either in favor of or simply neutral to telework.
April 04, 2023 -
The largest federal employee union warns the Department of Veterans Affairs isn’t doing enough to recruit and retain the workforce it needs to keep up with the demand for VA health care and benefits.
March 21, 2023 -
More than two years into the Biden administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the largest federal employee union appear no closer to an agreement on a new labor contract.
March 15, 2023 -
A host of bills lawmakers reintroduced this week would impact retirement savings for federal fighters and federal law enforcement officers, as well as offer feds a grace period for payment obligations during a government shutdown or debt default.
March 03, 2023 -
The federal government’s largest employee union wrote a letter warning that shrinking DoD’s civilian workforce will not ultimately result in savings.
February 28, 2023 -
With an increasing workload under the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA employees and union leaders call on Congress and agency officials to make significant workforce changes.
February 20, 2023 -
That 8.7% pay raise proposal might help you keep up with inflation, but it doesn't get at the big federal pay questions.
February 16, 2023 -
Federal employees, union officials and lawmakers heightened calls for an 8.7% federal pay raise in 2024 at a rally in front of the Capitol building.
February 15, 2023 -
As part of the Federal Drive's continuing expansion of coverage of pay, benefits and working conditions for federal employees. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin introduces a new voice, who listeners will hear from in monthly interviews.
February 15, 2023 -
The American Federation of Government Employees heightened calls to Congress to implement an 8.7% pay raise for 2024 and remove Social Security’s WEP and GPO, while also denouncing a bill to return feds to the office.
February 13, 2023 -
A new study found NIST is losing equipment and research hours due to run down buildings that require deferred maintenance.
February 10, 2023 -
President Joe Biden directed agency leaders to expand federal employees’ access to leave options, including for family and medical emergencies, as well as in instances of domestic violence.
February 02, 2023 -
National Science Foundation officials announced that all agency employees will receive a 4.6% pay raise for 2023, striking initial plans to implement a 1% raise for senior-level excepted service feds.
February 02, 2023 -
The American Federation of Government Employees raised concerns about initial plans to cap pay for hundreds of employees at the National Science Foundation, though NSF officials said no final decisions have been made.
January 31, 2023