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American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO
Zedrick Brown
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Welcome to the AFGE Local 1658

AFGE Local 1658 was affiliated in 1955 to represent the employees at the Ordnance Tank-Automotive Center in Detroit, Michigan. Today, our local represents over 5,000 workers at the following locations:

  • US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI & Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI
  • Program Executive Office, System of Systems Engineering and Integration, Warren, MI
  • Program Executive Office, Combat Support & Combat Service Support, Warren, MI
  • Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems, Warren, MI
  • US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center, Warren, MI
  • Army Contracting Command – Warren, Warren, MI
  • US Army Garrison – Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI & Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI
  • Network Enterprise Center – Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI
  • Military Medical Readiness and Occupational Health Center, Warren, MI
  • Defense Commissary Agency, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI
  • Joint Systems Manufacturing Center – Lima Army Tank Plant, Lima, OH

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.

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Recent News

AFGE Local 1658 Virtual Member Benefits Fair & Open Season

Brothers & Sisters, Next Week we will be sponsoring  a Virtual AFGE Local 1658 Member Benefits Fair! This will take place via ZOOM.  We have representatives from Colonial Life & Garland-Hill Agency.  This will take place Tuesday-Thursday December 8, 9 & 10, 2020 from 11am-12 pm.  Due to restrictions on using Zoom on Government Furnished Equipment please only […]

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LABOR 2020 GOTV: Sunday – AFGE Literature Drop

Hi Fellow AFGE members, Joe Biden has said that, “I will be the strongest union president you have ever had.” We’ll need a friend like that in the White House to advocate for federal pay raises, our pensions, and more. Election Day is less than a week away, and we need all hands on deck […]

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AFGE GOTV Literature Drop

  Hi Fellow AFGE members, Joe Biden has said that, “I will be the strongest union president you have ever had.” We’ll need a friend like that in the White House to advocate for federal pay raises, our pensions, and more. Election Day is less than 3 weeks away, and we need all hands on […]

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Labor 2020: Your rights. Your retirement. Your benefits. Your pay. On the ballot.

Labor 2020: Your rights. Your retirement. Your benefits. Your pay. On the ballot.

The challenges we face are great, but they are no match for the talent, strength, and dedication of the AFGE membership. However, AFGE needs you! That’s why we ask you to commit to the following: I commit to completing a minimum of four volunteer shifts with my local, district or council as part of AFGE’s […]

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Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information

Thank you for volunteering for the Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. You can do all this from the comfort and safety of your own home. All you need to help us win is a phone, a computer and an internet connection. Please contact your local union coordinator to assist with any resources if […]

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  • AFGE Local 1658 Virtual Member Benefits Fair & Open Season
  • LABOR 2020 GOTV: Sunday – AFGE Literature Drop
  • AFGE GOTV Literature Drop
  • Labor 2020: Your rights. Your retirement. Your benefits. Your pay. On the ballot.
  • Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information

  • AFGE Local 1658
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    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • Union Plus Scholarships
    Union Plus Scholarships Union Plus Scholarship deadline is January 31, 2021
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • AFGE Local 1658 Virtual Member Benefits Fair & Open Season
    AFGE Local 1658 Virtual Member Benefits Fair & Open Season AFGE Local 1658 Virtual Member Benefits Fair & Open Season - https://mailchi.mp/9cd861001990/afge-local-1658-virtual-member-benefits-fair-open-season
    Posted: Last month
  • Unions Defend
    Unions Defend UNIONS DEFEND OUR VALUES. UNIONS DEFEND OUR VOTES. UNIONS DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY.
    Unions fight every day to champion democracy in the workplace. We know securing the freedom to join together and negotiate for a fair return on our work means ...
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    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Vote Nov. 3
    Vote Nov. 3
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • LABOR 2020: SAFE CANVASS TURNING OUT THE UNION VOTE
    https://afge1658.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WalkFlier-Final4.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1lg9S2xmfoDJQbdBgDUy1PbgAMVVnVW0_M-Io5rZpTYmg5uZ-X6Eh2hlk
    UAW Region 1A Hall
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    Taylor, MI 48180
    UAW Vote Center
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    Detroit, MI 48238
    UAW Region 1 Hall
    27800 George Merrelli Dr
    Warren, MI 48092
    ...
    Vote Labor 2020
    Vote Labor 2020
    Add your name to say you'll vote for candidates backed by the Michigan labor movement in 2020!
    1 Comments
    Joe Mleczko TRUMP 2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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    Posted: 2 months ago
  • LABOR 2020 GOTV: Sunday - AFGE Literature Drop - AFGE 1658
    LABOR 2020 GOTV: Sunday - AFGE Literature Drop - AFGE 1658 AFGE GOTV
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Hi Fellow AFGE members,
    Joe Biden has said that, “I will be the strongest union president you have ever had.” We’ll need a friend like that in the White House to advocate for federal pay raises, our pensions, and more.
    ...
    afge1658.org
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    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Trump’s historic assault on the civil service was four years in the making
    Trump’s historic assault on the civil service was four years in the making DO NOT READ THIS ON AN AGENCY COMPUTER OR ON DUTY TIME. ONLY READ WHEN YOU ARE OFF DUTY.
    AFGE Members please read the following Washington Post article. It outlines the meat of the most recent Executive Order from the ...
    1 Comments
    Joe Mleczko TRUMP 2020!!!Mary DeSmet Seriously?Terri Moonis Blackburn Mary DeSmet troll?
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • General Membership Meeting Wednesday October 21, 2020 At 11:15 AMEdit name
    General Membership Meeting Wednesday October 21, 2020 At 11:15 AMEdit name General Membership Meeting Wednesday October 21, 2020 At 11:15 AMEdit name - https://mailchi.mp/5914bbba5716/general-membership-meeting-wednesday-october-21-2020-at-1115-amedit-name
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • AFGE GOTV Literature Drop
    AFGE GOTV Literature Drop 4 Likes
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Labor 2020
    Labor 2020 The challenges we face are great, but they are no match for the talent, strength, and dedication of the AFGE membership.
    However, AFGE needs you! That’s why we ask you to commit to the following:
    I commit to completing a ...
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    Posted: 3 months ago
  • NFL Votes - 60% PSA
    NFL Votes - 60% PSA YESS!!!
    Posted: 3 months ago
  • AFGE 1658 Virtual Highway Cleanup, Saturday, 17 October 2020, 10:00 AM
    AFGE 1658 Virtual Highway Cleanup, Saturday, 17 October 2020, 10:00 AM AFGE 1658 Virtual Highway Cleanup, Saturday, 17 October 2020, 10:00 AM - https://mailchi.mp/9d1f71d04d33/afge-1658-virtual-highway-cleanup-saturday-17-october-2020-1000-am 1 Likes
    Posted: 3 months ago
  • Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information - AFGE 1658
    Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information - AFGE 1658 Volunteer Opportunities in Support of Labor in the 2020 Election!
    Posted: 4 months ago
  • Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information - AFGE 1658
    Labor 2020 Campaign! WITH YOU. WE WIN. Volunteer Information - AFGE 1658 Volunteer Opportunities for 2020 Election in Support of Labor!
    Posted: 4 months ago
  • 2020 AFGE 1658 Veterans Scholarship - AFGE 1658
    2020 AFGE 1658 Veterans Scholarship - AFGE 1658 AFGE Local 1658 Proudly Presents: The 12th Annual 2020 AFGE Local 1658 Veterans Scholarship Total Award Amount Available: $1,500.00 This special scholarship honors the brave men and women who honorably served our great nation. Individual award amounts will be based ...
    Posted: 4 months ago
  • I remember it like it was yesterday. I was in shock, almost numb, for three days and then cried ....
    I remember it like it was yesterday. I was in shock, almost numb, for three days and then cried every day for weeks after. I read something earlier this morning that said, "we don't remember because we want to, we ... 5 Likes
    Posted: 4 months ago
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  • Save The Postal Service Aug. 25 Day of Action AFGE Local 1658 - AFGE 1658
    Save The Postal Service Aug. 25 Day of Action AFGE Local 1658 - AFGE 1658 https://afge1658.org/news/afge1658/save-the-postal-service-aug-25-day-of-action-afge-local-1658.html
    Posted: 4 months ago
  • Save The Postal Service Aug. 25 Day of Action
    Save The Postal Service Aug. 25 Day of Action Save The Postal Service Aug. 25 Day of Action - https://mailchi.mp/85c724e6c868/save-the-postal-service-aug-25-day-of-action
    Posted: 4 months ago
  • Tribute for Kevin A. Sonnenfeld | Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home
    Tribute for Kevin A. Sonnenfeld | Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home We sincerely regret the loss of our Union Brother Kevin Sonnenfeld. 2 Likes
    Posted: 5 months ago
  • Official Time in Federal Sector Cases Before the Commission
    Official Time in Federal Sector Cases Before the Commission Please We need as many of to comment on this as possible!
    Posted: 5 months ago
  • Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post
    Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post AFGE 1658 Virtual Highway Cleanup - https://mailchi.mp/472ba2b9bfee/afge-1658-virtual-highway-cleanup 1 Likes
    Posted: 6 months ago
  • $100/$100 New Member/Recruiter Rebate July 1- July 30, 2020
    $100/$100 New Member/Recruiter Rebate July 1- July 30, 2020 $100/$100 New Member/Recruiter Rebate July 1- July 30, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/2469102344d4/100100-new-memberrecruiter-rebate-july-1-july-30-2020 2 Likes
    Posted: 6 months ago
  • Virtual Highway Cleanup Saturday June 27, 2020.
    Virtual Highway Cleanup Saturday June 27, 2020. Dear AFGE 1658 Member,
    Several years ago AFGE 1658 adopted the 11 Mile Rd service drive in front of the Detroit Arsenal, which included both sides and the greenspace from Mound to the railroad tracks. The adoption papers say at ...
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    Posted: 6 months ago
  • Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post
    Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post AFGE Local 1658 added 10 new photos. 6 Likes
    Posted: 6 months ago
  • AFGE Local 1658 added a new photo.
    AFGE Local 1658 added a new photo. 1 Comments
    Leslie Wilson-smith Great job team.
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    Posted: 6 months ago
  • Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post
    Photos from AFGE Local 1658's post My part of the virtual cleanup! 1 Comments
    Leslie Wilson-smith Great job, Zed!!! Job well done.
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    Posted: 6 months ago
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  • We are facing hard times – but nobody’s tougher than the American worker. And going forward, we have the opportunity to put power back into the hands of working people. https://t.co/FW7OkVL4eb 518 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • "Today’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh puts a labor member, long-time administrator and friend of working families in a very important but often under-appreciated agency." https://t.co/JuYGTL5b9q 9 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • President-elect Biden addresses the nation: https://t.co/BXM3SZK25R 26.6K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • Through war and strife, America has endured much. And we will endure here and prevail now.
    Through war and strife, America has endured much. And we will endure here and prevail now. https://t.co/OvNOV0ogWG 15.1K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • The words of a President matter. https://t.co/qkDSrit9LL 7.8K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • "This is a very sad day for our nation and our democracy. This is not how this great nation, nor responsible citizens handle elections or our differences."
    Read more: https://t.co/EDIhifouu1
    29 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • We will not surrender our democracy.
    We will not surrender our democracy. #1u #CapitolHill https://t.co/koYqfPbYZ8 22 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • I'm safe, sheltering in a secure place, and listening to the guidance of law enforcement.
    Thank you to the Capitol Police and law enforcement for keeping everyone safe.
    104 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost,... 72.3K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last week
  • I just wrote a @theactionnet letter: Tell EEOC Leadership Not to Bust Your Union. Write one here: https://t.co/6MfiXOAmMJ
    Posted: Last week
  • We implore MI senators and representatives to prevent a government shut down by passing a budget or continuing resolution. Government will shut down by midnight tonight 1 Likes
    Posted: Last month
  • Currently FCI Loretto leads the nation in Covid-19 cases inside it's facility. #AFGELocal3951 #Staff39 #inmates634 We must protect of BOP Officers. @AFGENational @PaAFL_CIO @PhilGlover15 @FrankBa36454794 @SenBobCasey @CartwrightPA @RepBrianFitz @RepDean @RepConorLamb 7 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last month
  • Here's AFGE's statement on the overwhelming bipartisan passage of the fy 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): https://t.co/yHG2YODT1E 1 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Last month
  • America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
    The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me...
    618.3K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Congrats  and  for making history.Now, let’s go build back better.
    Congrats @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for making history.
    Now, let’s go build back better. https://t.co/KPykGY8H1E
    179 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • We did it, .
    We did it, @JoeBiden. https://t.co/oCgeylsjB4 580.4K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 2 months ago
  • Thank you for standing with postal workers to #SaveThePostOffice, Senator!
    https://t.co/zFa5khUIs6
    87 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 5 months ago
  • In a rank-and-file vote this March, our members said loud and clear that @JoeBiden is the IAM’s choice for president.
    We couldn’t be more proud to welcome @KamalaHarris to the ticket.
    Let’s go win this for working families. https://t.co/Dr2hPqArZA
    40 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 5 months ago
  • Your statement is hollow. To bring people together, you need to bring them to the table. https://t.co/29nbrhxwtP 2 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • How the hell is it possible that 35 million people still have not gotten the one-time $1,200 they are owed? A check that was never going to be enough in the first place?
    Congress must provide $2,000 a month to...
    4.9K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • Facebook is all too happy to allow political lies on their platform, so long as they’re being paid for the ad. But when it comes to workers discussing a union, Facebook’s vaunted defense of free speech goes right out the... 42 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • AFGE announces ‘Full Support and Solidarity’ for #BlackLivesMatter movement and echoes calls for racial justice, police accountability, and policy reforms → #1u
    https://t.co/TOdthOWcPD https://t.co/29lHzJDmCC
    30 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • Bills are piling up, rent is due, millions are jobless. A one-time $1,200 check won’t cut it.
    We need to provide $2,000 a month to every man, woman and child—and make it retroactive to cover the past three months.
    If...
    18.1K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • BREAKING: @WholeFoods fired a worker who created a public tally of #COVID cases at Whole Foods stores across the country.
    This is outrageous. Americans deserve the truth. Every grocery chain must release their internal numbers and put safety first now.
    ...
    119 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 7 months ago
  • https://t.co/VQoxddzHvy
    Posted: 9 months ago
  • Short-term: we must provide emergency unemployment assistance and include workers who depend on tips, gig workers, domestic workers and independent contractors.
    Long-term: we need Medicare for All so your health insurance is not tied to your job. https://t.co/l7IzEKODFP
    20K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 9 months ago
  • run for any AFGE elected office in perpetuity. This resignation does not affect the investigation being conducted by Working IDEAL, nor does it alter AFGE’s commitment to process the February 2020 or future charges filed against Cox pursuant to the...
    Posted: 10 months ago
  • Today, February 28, 2020, J. David Cox Sr. resigned as AFGE National President effective at the close of business. In accepting his resignation, AFGE concluded the processing of the November 2019 internal charges and former president Cox has forfeited his...
    Posted: 10 months ago
  • "This administration will not stop until it takes away all workers’ rights to form and join a union, and we will not stop doing everything we can to prevent that from happening." @AFGENational #1u https://t.co/evKWDlLWtg 5 Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: 10 months ago
  • The Virginia AFL-CIO and Lee Carter are right.
    If we're going to expand the middle class and end corporate greed, we need to repeal so-called "right-to-work" laws that have been a disaster for Virginia and 26 other states.
    Gov. Northam:...
    1.7K Retweets AFGE1658 Retweeted
    Posted: Over a year ago
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