Category Archives: SSA

AFGE Social Security Administration Local 2006 Chief Steward Richard Gennetti Discusses The Value of Public Service

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Union Blog

AFGE Social Security Administration Local 2006 Chief Steward Richard Gennetti discusses why he joined the public sector and the effects federal budget cuts have on those that rely on vital government services.

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Remembering 9/11: Shaun O’Connell, Vice President, AFGE SSA Local 1760

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Union Blog

Shaun O’Connell, a vice president for AFGE Local 1760, was working in a building near the World Trade Center in New York City on the day of the 9/11 attacks. Here is the email he sent out to friends and … Continue reading →

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We MUST Communicate How We Serve the American People

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Union Blog

I have worked for Social Security for 20 years and these times are as disturbing as any I have seen. The Reagan years were disturbing and I was not yet a Federal employee. The Clinton year brought Partnership, an explosion … Continue reading →

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AFGE Council 220 3rd Vice President Dana Duggins Discusses the Value She Finds at The Social Security Administration

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Union Blog

AFGE Council 220 3rd Vice President Dana Duggins discusses the value she finds in working in the public sector.

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Trashing Government Workers

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Union Blog

Stereotypes are a part of history and sadly are alive today. Growing up I heard stereotypes about people based race, their sex, their national origin, their religion and the like. As a baby boomer growing up in the 60’s I … Continue reading →

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I Challenge Any Lawmaker to Walk A Day In Our Shoes

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Union Blog

I am a single young woman without any children, so I can only imagine the hardships families and single parents are now encountering with this pay freeze. I myself had to give up my independence and move back in with … Continue reading →

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The Alternative is Frightening

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Union Blog

I am currently working for SSA and am in my 7th year. I am very upset by the freeze because it will cause my household to have more financial problems. We looked forward to the increase in salary later this … Continue reading →

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Management Needs Its Own Version of iCARE

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Union Blog

From: Dejuliis, Ralph Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 4:00 PM To: ||DA ORC Subject: About the iCare Initiative Good Afternoon, Commissioner Lambie! iCARE should not just be limited to employee interactions with the public. Management needs its own version of … Continue reading →

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Civility or Uncivil War?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Union Blog

By Dana Duggins Vice President | AFGE Council 220 Social Security Administration We do not need a call for civility; we need a change in the very culture of our country. As I watch the news in horror as the … Continue reading →