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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! This bill would charge employees 14.4% of their salary should they choose to be included in civil service protections as well as charge them 9.4% toward retirement. Basically, 25% of your salary would be going to secure your future. Click here for the flyer and how you can help. DO NOT view these documents on GFE.

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! No Kings Day was hugely successful but the work doesn’t stop there! Click Here to view other AFGE actions you can participate in.

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