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.
Shutdown Updates
Check out the AFGE Shutdown page for updates and information on how Local members can take action. As we get more information on resources, we will update the list below.
We encourage members to CALL Congress and let your voices be heard. You can use the Script below as a starting point.
Hello, my name is [NAME], and I’m a federal employee and a member of AFGE.
I want you to know that federal workers have been through enough this year. We’ve faced mass layoffs, RIFs, DOGE cuts, confusing “five points” emails, and even being called unproductive. Every week feels like more chaos.
Federal workers deserve job security and dignity. We need Congress to restore our workforce and protect our right to unionize. That is the Continuing Resolution I want to see passed.
Stop the chaos, and give federal employees the stability we need to feed our families and serve the American people.
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 pay that you received today, April 17, 2025, for the pay period that ended on April 5,2025 (or check your Leave and Earnings statement).
If you want to remain a member of AFGE Local 1658, you must enroll in E-Dues now. We want to keep you as a Union Member, and we need your support now more than ever. With all the draconian measures being enacted by the administration against Unions and Federal Employees, you should want to stay with us now more than ever and allow us to continue to fight for you in the Courts, on Capitol Hill, and in the workplace.
To enroll in E-Dues, simply click on this link:
and fill out the online form.
Or Scan the QR Code
AFGE National charges the Local a “Per Capita Tax” (PCT) of $21.41 per month for each Member of the Local. This allows AFGE to continue to provide their Legal, Legislative and Representational support to Locals and Members. Local 1658 cannot afford to pay the PCT
without your dues payment and the only way to make a regular and recurring dues payment now is through E-Dues, so please sign up.
AFGE charges the PCT on all Members who are on the Local’s roles on the last day of the month. If you don’t switch to E-Dues, we will reluctantly be forced to drop you as a Member. We absolutely don’t want to do that, so please join E-Dues now. Of course, we’ll still
give you our little $25 Rebate as a final incentive to switch to E-Dues.
Sincerely and in Solidarity,
Joe Dolan
Local Treasurer
AFGE Local 1658
Zedrick Brown
President
AFGE Local 1658
p.s. There is one other option to pay your Dues. Our By-Laws allows you to make a direct payment of Dues on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, Call Office Manager Echo Hunt on 586-282-6102 if you want to exercise this option.
