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STAY CONNECTED!

August 21st, 2025 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | LEGISLATIVE UPDATES - (0 Comments)

Get in the Loop and Stand Strong!

Visit AFGE's newly-launched Solidarity Center - https://www.afgesolidaritycenter.org/action-center

MEMBERS UPDATE MEETING

August 18th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | Events | National Updates - (0 Comments)

Dear Member,

Join the AFGE Strong All Member Town Hall where we will discuss our strategy going forward to defend our rights on the job.

We're under attack. From NOAA to the DoD to Veteran's Affairs and Social Security, cuts are directly impacting millions already. But we have a plan.

We're standing up for our nation, our democracy, and our people.

Event Details:

🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 2025
⏰ 7PM ET--6pm CST
🔗 Click here to register for the AFGE Strong All Member Town Hall

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During this call we will hear from AFGE leaders and get updates on field reports from SSA and VA activists who recently mobilized and launched successful days of action as the Trump administration ramped up its attacks on our contracts and voice on the job.

Don't miss this important call where we will come together to keep organizing, building and showing up for each other.

In Solidarity,

AFGEDon't Delay! It's Time to Make the Switch to E-Dues

Click here to Donate to the AFGE Federal Employee Defense Fund.

TELEWORK UPDATES

August 6th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Contract | Did you know? | KNOW YOUR CONTRACT | Social Security Administration (SSA) - (0 Comments)

SSA violated the contractual agreement in March 2025 when they suspended/cancelled Telework. AFGE filed a grievance March 25, 2025 (see attached). The grievance was not resolved and AFGE has moved the case to a 3rd party Arbitrator for resolution.

The Arbitration hearing is scheduled for September 16-17, 2025.

ARTICLE 41 Repudiation UMG 03-25-25Download

Agency Notice to AFGE 7/22/2025

August 6th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Contract | Did you know? | News | Social Security Administration (SSA) - (0 Comments)

AFGE received the attached notice with a proposed rollout of service observations to employees. The impact of live screen captures of every screen opened during the call will lead to an increase in disciplinary actions if you read your email, chat with a coworker, etc.

See attached notice. AFGE will demand to Bargain the impact and implementation.

AFGE Informational Notice NUC 2025-002323 Features and Service Observations 07-22-2025Download

LOCAL 1395 WORKING FOR YOU!

August 6th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | LEGISLATIVE UPDATES - (0 Comments)

Kudos to our Local 1395 team that worked with the Congressman's office on his letter the SSA Commissioner.

social-security-letter-to-commissioner-frank-bisignanoDownload

ELECTION RESULTS 2025

August 4th, 2025 | Posted by admin in ELECTIONS | News | Vote - (0 Comments)
AFGE CERTIFIED ELECTION RESULTS 2025Download
March 11 2025 - Elected by acclamationDownload

SSA DAY OF ACTION – AUG 14TH

August 4th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | National Updates | News | Social Security Administration (SSA) - (0 Comments)

Save the Date August 14: SSA Day of Action

August 04, 2025

Categories: SSA, The Insider

In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Administration, AFGE members at SSA, also known as, Social Security Workers United, are coming together to bring awareness to the recent administration attacks on SSA workers and the services they provide to millions of Americans each year.

Join us on August 14, for a day of action to fight back to protect SSA jobs and keep #SocialSecurityStrong.

Hear from AFGE SSA members here: https://www.facebook.com/ssaworkersunited?ref=embed_video

Click here to find an event near you: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/on-aug-14-were-socialsecuritystrong

Use your Voice

August 4th, 2025 | Posted by admin in Budget | Did you know? | DOGE | Events | Social Security Administration (SSA) - (0 Comments)

Senator Elizabeth Warren has an ask for us. She wants YOU to use YOUR VOICE and talk about what it's like to be a Social Security worker right now. Click here to watch her message to Social Security workers.

As a long time supporter, Sen. Warren knows what's at stake right now. Now, she wants you to speak out. Click here to take five minutes to share your story with us. (All you need is a phone, tablet or laptop with a camera, that's it!)

There are over 50,000 of us working at Social Security, in every corner of the country to ensure Americans get access to their earned benefits. We're under unbelievable attacks from DOGE and the Trump Administration but we're not going to let that happen. That's why on August 14, we're taking action to keep #SocialSecurityStrong.

Click here to share your story on video with us about why you're taking action to keep #SocialSecurityStrong.

In Solidarity,

Rich Couture
President, AFGE Council 215

Jessica LaPointe
President, AFGE Council 220