Monthly Archives: September 2011
AFGE Members Fight Back!
Pay cuts. Furloughs. Hiring freezes. Pension hikes. Federal employees have been taking it on the chin during this ongoing economic downturn, and we think that enough is enough! AFGE members are taking it to the streets to tell their lawmakers … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: Federal employees who lost their lives
The attacks on September 11, 2001, had a devastating effect on federal employees and military service members. The Pentagon took a direct hit, killing dozens of workers. Federal employees also were at the World Trade Center in New York City and on the … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: Video tributes from union workers
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, forever changed the course of American history. Union workers were there that day — working in the buildings that were struck, flying on the airplanes that were used as weapons, charging into the … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: ICE Agent Patrick Remigio recalls being in NYC on 9/11
September 11, 2011, marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Patrick Remigio, an immigration enforcement agent … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: Field Services and Education Director Bill Fletcher
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. AFGE Field Services and Education Director Bill Fletcher recalls his experience that day. Like many other people, I was struck at … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: Police officer Jason Wilder joins U.S. Marshals Service to get involved
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Jason Wilder was a police officer with … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: AFGE Council 119 President Mark Whetstone
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Mark Whetstone was working at the … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: Ricky McCoy joined TSA to make a difference
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Like thousands of other Americans, Ricky McCoy … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: DEFCON Vice Chair Patty Viers
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Patty Viers is vice chair of AFGE’s DEFCON, … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11: TSO Valyria Lewis answers call to serve following attacks
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that forever changed the course of American history. Our members reflect on the impact that day had on them both personally and professionally. Valyria Lewis recalls watching the attacks on … Continue reading
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