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11 Critical Retirement Benefits Every Federal Employee Should Understand
Retirement benefits insight: Federal employees face tough choices—get expert guidance from Benefit Architects and AFGE Local 17.
Federal Retirement Benefits at Risk — Take 3 Minutes to Fight Back Today
Congress is threatening federal retirement benefits. Learn how you can protect your future in just 3 minutes by taking action today.
Get Ready for Spring Bash 2025!
Join us at Spring Bash 2025 on May 15 for free food, music, and drinks at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC. RSVP now and celebrate spring in style!
VA Workforce Cuts Threaten 83,000 Jobs and Veteran Care—Take Action Now
VA workforce cuts put 1 in 5 employees at risk. Protect Veterans’ care—take 3 minutes to tell Congress to block these reckless job losses.
3 Minutes Is All It Takes to Defend VA Union Rights from Harmful Attacks
VA union rights are under attack. Take 3 minutes to tell Congress to stop the unlawful Executive Order stripping protections from VA employees.
VA’s Deferred Resignation Program: What You Absolutely Need to Know
Learn what the VA's Deferred Resignation Program means for federal employees, including eligibility, timelines, legal concerns, and key considerations.
Understanding Reductions in Force at VA: 9 Empowering Insights from Peter Broida
Learn how to navigate Reductions in Force at VA with guidance from labor law expert Peter Broida and union leader Doug Massey.
Stop the Harmful Return-to-Office Mandate at VA
The VA’s return-to-office policy is putting Veterans’ care and employee safety at risk. Learn why this mandate must be stopped now.
AFGE Files Lawsuit to Block Union Busting Executive Orders
AFGE files lawsuit to stop Trump’s executive order slashing collective bargaining for federal workers across key national agencies.
AFGE vs Authoritarians: The Fight for Federal Workers’ Rights
AFGE vs Authoritarians: Federal workers face an unlawful attack on union rights as Trump’s Executive Order threatens collective bargaining.