Category Archives: Uncategorized
Superstorm Sandy: How Can You Help?
If you’re interested in learning more about how you can donate to relief funds or volunteer to help rebuild areas of New York City, please visit http://www.nycservice.org. You may also make a monetary donation to the United Way Regional Hurricane … Continue reading
Have You Been Affected by Superstorm Sandy and Need Assistance?
Many of our members in New York and New Jersey have been affected by the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Union Plus is offering $500 disaster relief grants to help participants in the Union Plus credit card, insurance, or mortgage programs … Continue reading
ATTENTION NEW JERSEY MEMBERS
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, there are options to make it easier for New Jerseyans to vote in this election. In this important election, if you are capable of voting, we strongly encourage you to do so. You can find … Continue reading
District 2 Hit Hard by Superstorm Sandy
Many of our members in New York and New Jersey are still without power and will be for the next few weeks. The houses of a few members were destroyed by the devastating hurricane including a member of Coast Guard … Continue reading
Superstorm Sandy Disrupts Work and Causes Damage
The massive hurricane that swept through the East Coast has caused millions to go without power and has left many homes, businesses and personal items damaged or destroyed. The storm has also resulted in many closed doors at local government … Continue reading
AFGE Presents Young Organizing Unionists for the Next Generation (Y.O.U.N.G.)
The very first AFGE Y.O.U.N.G. (Young Organizing Unionists for the Next Generation) AFGE Training Summit was held August 11th & 12th in Las Vegas in conjunction with AFGE’s 39th National Convention. Over 200 young union members and seasoned mentors came … Continue reading
AFGE Council 220 Secretary and Local 3272 President Featured in “Time” Magazine Online
AFGE Social Security Council 220 National Secretary and Local 3272 President, Rosendo Rocha, was recently featured in a “Time” Magazine online photo story about the Democratic National Convention. Rocha served as a delegate from Michigan. Please click here to view … Continue reading
Y’all come on down!
By Terry Duncan | AFGE Local 3448 | AFGE SSA Council 220 Y’all come on down! Like revivals of old, AFGE’s annual call to come on down to Washington, DC in February is a call to inspire its activist members … Continue reading
AFGE Member Publishes Guide for Veterans Seeking Federal Employment
AFGE Local 3258 member and US Navy Veteran, Mark Butler, returned home from active duty in January 2008 in the midst of the recession. Despite having numerous qualifications, Butler was heavily affected by the economy and subsequent job freeze. While … Continue reading
AFGE Inside Government Radio Show
FIGHT BACK Tool Kit
Fight Sequestration
Supporting Federal Nurses
Work Connects Us All
AFGE Members Tell Their Stories 