Category Archives: DoD
Have You Been Affected by Furloughs? We Want to Hear From You!
More than 700,000 federal government employees will experience up to a 20 percent pay cut due to forced furloughs. Are you an AFGE member affected by furloughs? We want to hear from you about how furloughs are affecting your family, your … 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: Former Pentagon Police Officer Jeffrey Matthews remembers being there on 9/11
Jeffrey Matthews is an Army Civilian Police Officer at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., and a member of AFGE Local 2004. On Sept. 11, 2001, Jeffrey was serving with the Defense Protective Service police force. He recalls reporting to duty on that … Continue reading
In Support of National Nurses Week We Highlight AFGE Nurses!
Ravonne Pleasant Registered Nurse | AFGE Local 96 Ravonne Pleasant is a registered nurse for the VA and a member of AFGE Local 96 in St. Louis, MO. Pleasant began her nursing career in 1993 as a licensed practical nurse … Continue reading
AFGE DEFCON Chair Don Hale Discusses How Defense Employees Support the Troops
AFGE DEFCON Chair Don Hale discusses how budget cuts affect the Department of Defense and the importance for all Americans to stand up and fight for working families.
The Impact of Federal Cuts Can Also Impact the Economy If We Unite
I’ve read your article on of the December/January pamphlet. My opinion on the issue of government wanting to lower our pay is that, we need to encourage all government employees to cut down on their spending. I will cut my … Continue reading
Searching For Help
I am a DA Security Guard at Redstone Arsenal Alabama. Myself and my coworkers who were hired recently to man the gates of the installation were hired as GS4′s step 1. We were told from the beginning of our employment … Continue reading
Disappointed In Our Government
I am a GS4 employee on Fort Carson in CO making less than $30,000.00 a year. My husband was active duty for 12 years and was due to exit for medical reasons from deployments and just hard training defending our country. … Continue reading
This is My Story: Patriot, Civil Servant, Veteran
This proposal stinks to think that my pay has to be frozen to reduce the deficit. I work two jobs to make a living I am a GS4 Medical Support Assistant with the Dept. of the Army. The past ten years … Continue reading
In Addition to the Pay Freeze…
Well, in addition to the pay freeze….. If I understand the new tax package correctly: Most American workers will get a 2 percentage-point break on their payroll tax for one year. Instead of paying 6.2% on wages up to $106,800, … Continue reading
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