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AFGE to Lay Off More Than Half of Its Staff

Apr 25, 2025 11:07 AM Tags AFGE Leave a comment

The largest union for federal employees is planning to lay off more than half of its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s executive actions have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances.

Justice Department Sues AFGE to Release Agencies from Bargaining Agreements

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 31, 2025 8:21 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Justice Department sued AFGE affiliates to exempt 8 federal agencies from union agreements due to national security, following Trump’s Executive Order.

AFGE Sues Trump Over Schedule F

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 30, 2025 10:20 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the Trump administration over Schedule F.

AFGE Sues Trump Administration Over DOGE

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 2:57 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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AFGE is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the new Trump administration over the DOGE task force.

Federal Salary Council Adopts “Pro-labor Recommendations” to Raise Pay for Upwards of 30,000 Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 15, 2022 7:12 AM | Updated: Sep 23, 2022 9:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The Federal Salary Council is recommending changes to raise pay for “tens of thousands” of federal employees.

AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 17, 2022 12:18 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.

Senate Bill Outlines Plan to Return Federal Employees to Work in Agency Offices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 23, 2022 7:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would direct agencies to develop plans to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.

Freedom from Union Dues? Union Explains How to Restrict Dues Cancellations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 19, 2021 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A federal employee wanting to cancel a union dues withholding may find it difficult, despite an FLRA policy to make it easier. Here is how unions will make the process more difficult.

Court of Appeals Throws Out Discovery of “Unwritten Contractual Right”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 7, 2021 8:11 AM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

A Court of Appeals has upheld a decision by the FLRA in a long-simmering dispute involving AFGE and the Bureau of Prisons.

Biden Administration to Replace Impasse Panel Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 3, 2021 1:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Biden administration is replacing members of the FSIP after complaints and lawsuits by unions opposed to recent FSIP decisions.

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