AFGE Local 17
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The official Bluesky account for AFGE Local 17.
The VA has terminated all union contracts—including ours—without warning. This attack on workers' rights is about silencing dissent, not national security. We’re fighting back. Stay strong. Stay united. #UnionStrong #AFGE #LOCAL17
August 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The VA has terminated all union contracts—including ours—without warning. This attack on workers' rights is about silencing dissent, not national security. We’re fighting back. Stay strong. Stay united. #UnionStrong #AFGE #LOCAL17
The Office of Personnel Management will shrink its workforce by about one-third—roughly 1,000 jobs—this year, primarily through buyouts and retirements, prompting concerns over weakened agency capacity and oversight.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The Office of Personnel Management will shrink its workforce by about one-third—roughly 1,000 jobs—this year, primarily through buyouts and retirements, prompting concerns over weakened agency capacity and oversight.
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Following widespread criticism, the Social Security Administration will undergo an independent audit of its call center operations after cutting 7,000 staff—raising alarms about service delays and technology failures affecting seniors.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Following widespread criticism, the Social Security Administration will undergo an independent audit of its call center operations after cutting 7,000 staff—raising alarms about service delays and technology failures affecting seniors.
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AFGE joined lawmakers at Capitol Hill to support a discharge petition for H.R. 2550, aiming to overturn Trump’s executive order and restore collective‑bargaining rights for nearly one million federal employees.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
AFGE joined lawmakers at Capitol Hill to support a discharge petition for H.R. 2550, aiming to overturn Trump’s executive order and restore collective‑bargaining rights for nearly one million federal employees.
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A 9th Circuit appeals court temporarily paused a lower-court injunction that had blocked former President Trump’s order stripping collective‑bargaining rights from federal workers. AFGE successfully challenged the order as a violation of First Amendment.
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August 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A 9th Circuit appeals court temporarily paused a lower-court injunction that had blocked former President Trump’s order stripping collective‑bargaining rights from federal workers. AFGE successfully challenged the order as a violation of First Amendment.
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A new executive order creates "Schedule G," a class of federal employees in policy roles who are stripped of their civil service protections and can be dismissed at the end of a presidential term.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A new executive order creates "Schedule G," a class of federal employees in policy roles who are stripped of their civil service protections and can be dismissed at the end of a presidential term.
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White House braces for legal battles over federal workforce reductions following Supreme Court ruling.
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July 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
White House braces for legal battles over federal workforce reductions following Supreme Court ruling.
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Federal agencies adjust layoff plans after significant staff exodus, raising questions about workforce management.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Federal agencies adjust layoff plans after significant staff exodus, raising questions about workforce management.
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EPA announces reorganization and buyouts as part of efforts to streamline operations.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
EPA announces reorganization and buyouts as part of efforts to streamline operations.
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State Department's closure of the Office of Casualty Assistance sparks criticism over inhumane treatment of diplomats' families.
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July 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
State Department's closure of the Office of Casualty Assistance sparks criticism over inhumane treatment of diplomats' families.
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AFGE Victory: Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Strip Union Rights from a Million Feds
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July 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
AFGE Victory: Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Strip Union Rights from a Million Feds
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth. As VA employees, we know firsthand the importance of supporting Veterans and coworkers living with PTSD. Let’s advocate for mental health resources and a safe, supportive workplace.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth. As VA employees, we know firsthand the importance of supporting Veterans and coworkers living with PTSD. Let’s advocate for mental health resources and a safe, supportive workplace.
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#AFGELocal17 #SupportiveWorkplace #PTSDAwareness
On #Juneteenth, we honor the end of slavery in the U.S. and recommit to fighting systemic racism and injustice in all its forms. Union solidarity means standing together for equity and justice.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
On #Juneteenth, we honor the end of slavery in the U.S. and recommit to fighting systemic racism and injustice in all its forms. Union solidarity means standing together for equity and justice.
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#AFGELocal17 #UnionStrong
US judge blocks State Department's planned overhaul, mass layoffs, For details, visit: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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June 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
US judge blocks State Department's planned overhaul, mass layoffs, For details, visit: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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June is #NationalSafetyMonth. Every VA employee deserves a safe, respectful workplace. AFGE Local 17 is here to stand up for your rights and hold management accountable.
#UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety
#UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety
June 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
June is #NationalSafetyMonth. Every VA employee deserves a safe, respectful workplace. AFGE Local 17 is here to stand up for your rights and hold management accountable.
#UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety
#UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety
Happy #FathersDay to all the dads and father figures in our AFGE Local 17 family! Thank you for your dedication to your families and to the Veterans we serve. #UnionStrong #AFGELocal17 #HappyFathersDay
June 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Happy #FathersDay to all the dads and father figures in our AFGE Local 17 family! Thank you for your dedication to your families and to the Veterans we serve. #UnionStrong #AFGELocal17 #HappyFathersDay
Protect your union — switch to AFGE E-Dues today!
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June 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Protect your union — switch to AFGE E-Dues today!
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USCIS Local 1924 donates $50K to AFGE Defense Fund—join the fight!
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June 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
USCIS Local 1924 donates $50K to AFGE Defense Fund—join the fight!
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AFGE's latest digest reveals more Trump admin actions impacting federal workers. Unions are fighting for fair treatment!
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June 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
AFGE's latest digest reveals more Trump admin actions impacting federal workers. Unions are fighting for fair treatment!
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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! Let’s work together to build a healthier workplace and a sustainable future. Solidarity means fighting for clean air, water, and safe working conditions for all.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! Let’s work together to build a healthier workplace and a sustainable future. Solidarity means fighting for clean air, water, and safe working conditions for all.
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#AFGELocal17 #UnionStrong
AFGE’s weekly digest exposes Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal retirement, Medicaid, and food aid to fund tax cuts for the wealthy — and the union’s fight against these attacks.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
AFGE’s weekly digest exposes Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal retirement, Medicaid, and food aid to fund tax cuts for the wealthy — and the union’s fight against these attacks.
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This Military Appreciation Month, we recognize all Veterans—and we give special thanks to our VA coworkers who are Veterans themselves. Your continued service is a powerful reminder of commitment.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This Military Appreciation Month, we recognize all Veterans—and we give special thanks to our VA coworkers who are Veterans themselves. Your continued service is a powerful reminder of commitment.
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Trump's mass layoff threats drive 260,000 federal workers to resign or plan exits, eroding public services.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Trump's mass layoff threats drive 260,000 federal workers to resign or plan exits, eroding public services.
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#AFGE #ProtectWorkers
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AFGE launches nationwide billboard campaign urging Congress to support correctional officers and reject Trump's anti-union order.
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#AFGE #SupportLawEnforcement
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May 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
AFGE launches nationwide billboard campaign urging Congress to support correctional officers and reject Trump's anti-union order.
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#AFGE #SupportLawEnforcement
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VA employees don’t just honor Veterans on Memorial Day — they serve them every day. Many are Veterans themselves. That’s what real service looks like.
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#MemorialDay #UnionPride #AFGELocal17
May 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
VA employees don’t just honor Veterans on Memorial Day — they serve them every day. Many are Veterans themselves. That’s what real service looks like.
#MemorialDay #UnionPride #AFGELocal17
#MemorialDay #UnionPride #AFGELocal17