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AFGE 1658 SHUTDOWN INFORMATION

AFGE Local 1658 has prepared a document to assist members in applying for unemployment. Please navigate to the Shutdown page for the links. If you need any help, please contact AFGE President Zed Brown (zedrick.brown@afge1658.org) and he will assign someone to contact you.

Message from AFGE 1658 President Brown!

In these uncertain times, when federal employees across the nation face unprecedented challenges—from budget threats and workforce reductions to shifting agency priorities—AFGE Local 1658 stands firm in our mission: to protect your rights, amplify your voice, and ensure fair treatment for every worker we represent.

We know the weight many of you carry. Whether you’re navigating unclear guidance, coping with unsafe working conditions, or simply trying to do your job with integrity amid political and organizational turbulence, you are not alone. Our union is more than a contract—it’s a community built on solidarity, resilience, and action.

Let me be clear: we will not back down. We are actively engaged with agency leadership, congressional allies, and legal experts to defend your protections, challenge unjust proposals, and demand transparency. We are filing grievances, pushing for accountability, and showing up—because your work matters, and your rights are non-negotiable.

Now more than ever, we need each other. Stay informed. Stay connected. Lean on your stewards. Attend meetings. Ask questions. Share concerns. Your engagement strengthens our collective power. Email me at zedrick.brown@afge1658.org and I will be sure to connect you with someone from our Local.

We will weather this storm together. And when history looks back on this moment, it will see a union that stood tall, spoke truth, and never stopped fighting for the dignity of federal service.

In solidarity,
Zedrick Brown
President, AFGE Local 1658

Catch Up on Union Business!

If you missed the September Membership Meeting, you can CLICK HERE to see the agenda and all documents discussed. DO NOT view these documents on GFE. Ensure that you receive these meeting notifications by verifying your personal email address with Echo Hunt (echo.hunt@afge1658.org)

We must come together to push back on the proposed GOP reconciliation bill! Review the information on the Shutdown link for resources. Your Union is working to protect your rights and we have been successful in blocking several of the Executive Orders (EOs) that were meant to silence our voices. Don’t feel hopeless, contact your representative to voice your support for AFGE 1658! Call your friends who live in Republican-controlled States and have them contact their representatives! We must join together and work in solidarity. For more details, click here!

Community Movements Are Powerful! The Union does not currently have a single location for AFGE 1658 to support the No Kings Rally, so choose a location convenient for you. Click Here to view other AFGE actions you can participate in.

Recent News

Bipartisan Interest to Protect Federal Workers from Layoff

Congress is considering a proposal to reverse some federal employee layoffs as part of a deal to reopen government, lawmakers said on Thursday, as negotiations continue to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. GovExec ...

Shutdown layoffs indefinitely blocked!

A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs during the government shutdown, saying the president’s actions were likely unlawful and taken for the purposes of political retribution. The White House’s argument that agencies are no longer required to carry out certain programs during a ...

This Week’s Update

As we approach the one-month mark since the start of the government shutdown, here’s a rundown of actions AFGE and our allies are taking to challenge the administration’s actions and provide you and your families with the resources and support you need during this difficult time: /https://www.afge.org/article/shutdown-update-5-things-to-know-this-week/ ...

AFGE Victory Against Layoffs

On September 30, AFGE filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plans to conduct mass reductions in force during the government shutdown. As you know, these plans were first announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through its Director Russ Vought, and supported by the Office of Personnel Management ...

AFGE File’s Lawsuits Over RIF Threats During Furlough

AFGE sued the administration over the Antideficiency Act, which DOES NOT allow for the extension of layoffs during a lapse in appropriations. Click here to read the full article ...