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About AFGE:
A brief history of our Union
Born in the depths of the Great Depression, AFGE formed in 1932 at one of the most uncertain periods in our nation’s history. Elected officials had crippled the civil service, wage cuts and furloughs were on the rise, and promotions and leave privileges were hard to come by. Back then, federal employees lacked many of the basic rights they enjoy today; like health insurance, overtime pay, and weekends without work.
Recent News
Agencies Must Pause RIF Actions
Most major agencies must pause RIFs for at least two weeks, judge orders Court finds the Trump administration has likely acted unlawfully in instituting widespread layoffs. May 10, 2025 Eric Katz Senior Correspondent Federal agencies cannot take any action to implement its widespread layoff plans across government after a federal ...
AFGE, Allies Sue to Stop Trump’s Unconstitutional Reorganization of Government, RIFs
AFGE led a coalition of nationwide labor organizations, non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful government reorganization and massive reduction in force. This is the largest and most significant challenge to Trump’s attempt to remake the government ...
Email & Text Message Sent to Members of AFGE 1658 Members Who had their Union Dues stopped by the Agency
April 17, 2025 AFGE Local 1658 Member, I am writing all Members who have not yet signed up for AFGE E-Dues. With no advance notice to Local 1658, DoD directed DFAS to discontinue Payroll Deductions for Union Dues. You will see that there were no Union Dues withheld from your ...
