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AFGE Local 3607
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Representing EPA Region 8 and NEIC employees who work to protect the environment in CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY.
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Submit your comment now opposing OPM's OTHER proposed rule to strip federal workers of due process, whistleblower protections, and MSPB appeals! The deadline is 7/18. You can submit an anonymous comment. www.regulations.gov/commenton/OP...

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Warning symbol. Text: Attention! Deadline 7/18. Submit a comment opposing OPM's anti-worker, anti-democratic Suitability and Fitness rule now!
July 17, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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That's a good question! It's been one week since 139 EPA employees, including 3 AFGE Local 3607 members, were placed on administrative leave for signing an open letter expressing concerns to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. peer.org/does-trumps-... This is retaliation and intimidation, plain and simple
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July 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Members: Join AFGE Council 238 and @peer.org for a webinar on Whistleblower and First Amendment Rights on Thursday, July 10 at 6 PM Mountain Time.

Check your email for the 7/5 message from Council 238 with the webinar link.
PEER Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility logo. Whistleblower and First Amendment Rights for Public Employees webinar. Thursday, July 10, 6:00 P.M. Mountain Time. AFGE logo. Government workers work for America!
July 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Join us for 2 #PrideMonth events next week!

#Pride Pop-Up
Mon, June 16 from 12pm to 1pm. Stop by our table in the atrium of the Wynkoop building for mini-flags, rainbow lanyards, and more. 🏳️‍🌈

#HappyHour at Garage Sale Vintage
Tue, June 17 from 4pm to 6pm.
1445 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
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Celebrate Pride Month with AFGE Local 3607. Pride Pop-Up, Monday June 16, 12 PM to 1 PM in the atrium of the Region 8 building. Happy hour at Garage Sale Vintage. Tuesday, June 17 from 4 PM to 6 PM. Text is in a rainbow background with stars along with the AFGE Local 3607 logo and photos of a table with Pride Month giveaway items and the outside bar of Garage Sale Vintage.
June 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Join @afgepride.bsky.social for #PrideMonth virtual events throughout June!

Registration: bit.ly/43T3eLF

#Pride
Pride Month virtual events with AFGE Pride Trans Rights Webinar Tuesday, June 10, 2025 5:00-6:00pm MT AFGE PRIDE Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:00-6:00pm MT Union legislation fighting for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities Wednesday, June 25, 2025 5:00-6:00pm MT How to be an ally through representation Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:00-6:00pm MT
June 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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📣 Colorado Attorney General @philweiser.bsky.social will be a featured speaker at our Earth Day rally tomorrow. Don't miss it!

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Plaza of the Americas
1550 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO

Federal workers: Remember to attend on your lunch, on leave, or otherwise in a non-duty status.
SAVE YOUR UNION. SAVE OUR PLANET. AFGE 3607 EARTH DAY RALLY! 12:30 TO 1:30 PM, APRIL 22ND, 2025 Plaza of the Americas 1550 Wewatta St, Denver YOU MUST ATTEND ON YOUR OWN TIME! Map of the block of downtown Denver showing Plaza of the Americas at 1550 Wewatta St.
April 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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EPA was created the same year (1970) the first Earth Day was held. This year, we're not looking back. We're fighting for a future with strong environmental protections and collective bargaining rights. Join us for our #EarthDay rally on Tuesday! 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Plaza of the Americas.

#AFGE
SAVE YOUR UNION. SAVE OUR PLANET. AFGE 3607 EARTH DAY RALLY! 12:30 TO 1:30 PM, APRIL 22ND, 2025 Plaza of the Americas 1550 Wewatta St, Denver YOU MUST ATTEND ON YOUR OWN TIME!
April 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Get on the phone today and in the streets tomorrow!
Call your members of Congress at 817-904-8624. Attend the #Denver #HandsOff rally at the Colorado State Capitol. Check your email to see how to meet up with AFGE Local 3607 tomorrow. handsoff2025.com

#FederalWorkers #Unions #CollectiveBargaining
CALL CONGRESS: STOP TRUMP'S ATTEMPT TO OUTLAW FEDERAL UNIONS AFGE.ORG/EOCALL NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST SATURDAY APRIL 5TH 200 E COLFAX, DENVER, CO 12-4 PM SPEAKERS 12-1:30 PM MARCH 1:30-2:30 PM PROTEST, LIVE MUSIC 2:30 - 4 PM
April 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Good thing they terminated our telework agreements!
Screenshot showing no internet service on a website. Text: nationwide internet outage at EPA. "Unproductive" staff working from home report they are performing their duties without interruption. Spoon emoji.
April 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Our friends at @sdiclaborcouncil are 100% right. This is an assault on all unions, on all workers. To save our unions, our services, our democracy, each of us needs to step up and make history this Saturday. Find an event near you to attend. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family. #HandsOff
IT'S ABOUT GREED. It’s about silencing the voices of the very people who keep this country running, while Trump and his billionaire buddies hoard power and rig the rules for themselves. This is the biggest assault on the labor movement in modern history–a blatant attempt to destroy unions, crush workplace rights, and turn decent jobs into exploitative gigs. These workers defend our country, care for our veterans, protect our environment, and respond to emergencies. Now Trump wants to rob them of their dignity, their safety, and their right to organize. WE WILL NOT LET HIM. Hands Off! Mass Mobilization Saturday, April 5. handsoff2025. com
April 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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✊ They can outspend us, but they can't out organize us.The #HandsOff mass mobilization on April 5 in #Denver starts at noon. West Steps of the Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203. Not in Denver? Check handsoff2025.com for a rally near you.

#Wisconsin
"The people united will never be defeated." Cesar Chavesz. TRUMP JUST TRIED TO DESTROY YOUR UNION. FEDERAL UNIONIST NETWORK PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. On March 27, Donald Trump ordered 18 federal agencies to revoke collective bargaining rights for more than 1 million federal workers.Trump and his billionaire friends are waging war on the working class. Federal workers are on the frontlines against a hostile administration, and we must save ourselves. Federal workers are fighting back. Join us. GET INVOLVED THIS WEEK: Hands Off! April 5 National Day of Action Go to bit.ly/45fed to find an event near you. WE ARE THE PEOPLE WE ARE THE UNION JOIN THE FUN TODAY Join FUN’s rapid response network to be notified of emergency actions in your area Visit savepublicservices.com THE FEDERAL UNIONISTS NETWORK (FUN) IS A NATIONAL COALITION OF FEDERAL UNION MEMBERS AND ALLIES. LEARN MORE AT FEDERALUNIONISTS.NET
April 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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🚨 Whether it's #EPA's Office of Research and Development, NOAA, USGS, NIH, or universities training the next generation of scientists, science is under attack in the United States. Find a #HandsOff event near you to #StandUpforScience on April 5th! buff.ly/Q1OWuHW

#handsoffourscience
Hands off our science. Stand up for science in partnership with indivisible. National day of action. Find an event near you. Three Article headlines. Washington Post: Trump may ax EPA's research office and fire most of its staff. The EPA is considering shutting down its Office of Research and Development, which studies environmental hazards. Nature: 75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving. More than 1,600 readers answered our poll; many said they were looking for jobs in Europe and Canada. The Guardian: More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science. Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’
April 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The American people see what DOGE is really up to. Show up on April 5 to say #HandsOff! handsoff2025.com

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#SaveOurServices
Yahoo News Two-thirds of Americans now say they wouldn’t drive a Tesla — and most of them cite Elon Musk as the reason why, according to a new poll The Yahoo News/YouGov survey shows that the tech billionaire’s popularity has plummeted since he launched the Department of Government Efficiency. Andrew RomanoReporter Updated Wed, March 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM MDT 4 min read The poll suggests that Musk’s stewardship of DOGE is responsible for this stark reversal: Just 40% of Americans rate DOGE favorably; 44% view the organization unfavorably. While 49% of Americans favor “the idea of having a government agency tasked with cutting federal spending,” only 37% approve of the way DOGE, led by Musk, is actually cutting spending; 48% disapprove. 44% of Americans say that DOGE is “making things worse by cutting essential services”; 38% say that “DOGE is making things better by cutting wasteful spending.” Finally, a majority of Americans (52%) believe that Musk is “mostly trying to help himself”; just 36% think Musk is “mostly trying to help the country.”
March 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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You are the union. Now is the time to take action. If you aren't a dues-paying member already, sign up at join.afge.org today. Find a local event to the attend for the April 5 day of action and show up: bit.ly/45fed.

#SaveOurServices #AFGE #Denver #Colorado #FederalWorkers
Trump and his billionaire friends are waging war on the working class. Federal workers are on the frontlines against a hostile administration, and we must save ourselves. On March 27, Donald Trump ordered 18 federal agencies to revoke collective bargaining rights for more than 1 million federal workers. GET INVOLVED THIS WEEK: Hands Off! April 5 National Day of Action Go to bit.ly/45fed to find an event near you Federal workers are fighting back. Join us. WE ARE THE PEOPLE JOIN THE FUN TODAY WE ARE THE UNION Join FUN’s rapid response network to be notified of emergency actions in your area Visit savepublicservices.com TRUMP JUST TRIED TO DESTROY YOUR UNION FEDERAL UNIONIST NETWORK PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THE FEDERAL UNIONISTS NETWORK (FUN) IS A NATIONAL COALITION OF FEDERAL UNION MEMBERS AND ALLIES. LEARN MORE AT FEDERALUNIONISTS.NET
March 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Bask in the glow of yesterday's #LetUsWork rally as you eat a delicious breakfast burrito! Come on down to Bison/Bitterroot between 9:00 am and 10:30 today.
row of breakfast burritos and text: Need a little pick me up. Stop down to Bison Bitterroot on the 2nd floor for a breakfast burrito courtesy of AFGE Local 3607 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
March 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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📣 Tomorrow is our #LetUsWork rally!

⏰ 12 to 1 P.M.
📍 Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202. It's the plaza between the EPA building & the building that houses WeWork & the Capitol One Cafe, across the street from the entrance to the Union Station parking garage. #WearRedForFeds
Bullhorn graphic. Text: Tomorrow. It's almost time for Wednesday's rally! Get ready to make some noise and show your solidarity. Remember to wear red for feds! Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment.
March 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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You may have heard that workers and allies are doing solidarity walks tomorrow at some EPA offices. That's true. However, our Denver event is on Wednesday.
Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment.
March 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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🥄 We're taking care of lunch and business on day 2 of RTO week. Stop down on the second floor for pizza at 11:30 AM Stay for our informational session with Region 8's HR staff about situational telework, medical telework, and reasonable accommodation policies. Check your Outlook for details.
Tuesday March 25. Lunch is on us. 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Info session on situational telework and more. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
March 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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We won't be leaving our identities at home when we #RTO this week. Wear Pride colors or accessories tomorrow and stop for snacks provided by EPA retirees in the atrium between 7 and 9 AM.

#AFGE #Denver
Progress Pride Flag mural painted on bricks. Text: Monday, March 24th. Wear Pride colors or accessories to work. Grab a snack in the atrium 7-9 am.
March 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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EPA workers filed 1,000 grievances against the illegal Return to Office mandate that takes effect on Monday! We're bringing #solidarity to the office with us with a week full of activities to support and cheer employees in Region 8 and the NEIC. Note the #LetUsWork rally on Wed the 26th.✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻✊🏾✊🏿✊🏿
Week of March 24-28, 2025 Monday, March 24 wear pride gear 🏳 7-9a, retirees and union reps tabling in the atrium treats provided by retirees Tuesday, March 25 11:30am-12pm lunch provided by AFGE in Rocky Mountain/Sagebrush (2nd floor). {please RSVP to teams meeting} 12-1pm Info. Session on Situational Telework, Medical Telework or Reasonable Accommodation, Bison/Bitterroot (2nd floor). (AFGE and EPA R8 LER) Wednesday, March 26 wear red for Feds 🚩 12-1pm Let Us Work! Rally outside the building (take hour lunch or use leave) event info: bit.ly/3607SoS Thursday, March 27 9-10:30am breakfast and coffee provided by AFGE in rocky mountain/sagebrush (2nd floor) Friday, March 28 Sweats and Sweets Friday wear your telework clothing and bring a desert to share at 1pm in dakota room (2nd floor) sign up here: Sweats and Sweets Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment.
March 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Stand up and speak out tomorrow to #SaveUSPS and on Wed to #SaveEPA.

#Denver Rally to Save USPS
Sunday 3/23, 12PM to 1:30PM
West steps @ Colorado State Capital
200 E Colfax Denver Colorado 80203

#LetUsWork Rally
Wednesday 3/26 12pm to 1PM
Plaza of the Americas
1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202
Hell NO! to dismantling the Postal Service. Sunday March 23 Rally to Save USPS. Find a rally in your area at www.nalc.org/March23. Fight like hell! Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment.
March 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Register for the 3/27 Employee Rights Webinar buff.ly/G7YlfzL

Request Short-Term Housing buff.ly/L9KzOLD
Federal Employee Rights webinar. Thursday, March 27 6:00 PM Mountain Time Learn about your rights as a current or former federal employee. 3 of 4 images. EPA Housing Connect. EPA Housing Connect, is a small group of EPA alumni working to help EPA employees find short-term housing as they are called back to duty locations that may be located far from where they live. 4 of 4 images.
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The #EPA Alumni Association is supporting EPA workers with training opportunities and short-term housing options to help with the transition from remote work or telework.

Register for the 3/22 Career Workshop www.eventbrite.com/e/hire-visio...
Help for EPA workers from the EPA Alumni Association. www.epaalumni.com. 1 of 4 images. Virtual Career Workshop. Saturday, March 22. 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time. A free 3-hour career workshop exclusively designed for federal employees, nonprofits / NGOs, and federal contractors facing career transition into (or back into) the private sector. 2 of 4 images.
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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67% of the people in this @today.yougov.com poll think EPA should be expanded or kept the same. 77% feel the same about the #PostalService. There are events today, Sunday, & next Wednesday for you to come out and show your support! today.yougov.com/politics/art... #SaveOurServices #Denver #LetUsWork
YouGov poll results for which agencies and departments do Americans think should be expanded, reduced, or eliminated showing more people support the CDC, ICE, Dept of Ed, DOD, EPA, NPS, and UPS than DOGE. Save the date. March 20 APWU Day of Action 12:00 noon. 225 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80223. We won't be silenced! We're fighting to save the public post office from privatization. Co-hosted by Colorado Postal Workers Union and Denver Metro Local APWU, Littleton Local APWU, and affiliates of the Colorado AFL-CIO. Hell NO! to dismantling the Postal Service. Sunday March 23 Rally to Save USPS. Find a rally in your area at www.nalc.org/March23. Fight like hell! Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment.
March 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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📣 Join us next Wednesday for a rally to tell the current administration that it needs to #LetUsWork!
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📍 Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202. It's the plaza between the EPA building and the building that houses WeWork & the Capitol One Cafe.
#SaveOurServices
Composite image showing scientists in the field and in the lab. AFGE and Federal Unionists Network logos. Text: Let Us Work! A rally to save our services with AFGE Local 3607. Wednesday March 26 12pm to 1pm. Plaza of the Americas, 1550 Wewatta St, Denver, CO, in between EPA Region 8 office and Capital One Cafe. Protecting those who protect public health and the environment. Map of the block of downtown Denver showing Plaza of the Americas at 1550 Wewatta St.
March 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM