Collective bargaining agreements make VA a safer place for veterans, and a better place for employees to work—the epitome of accountability and efficiency. Yet, Secretary Collins continues to defy the courts regarding @afgenvac.bsky.social's collective bargaining agreement.
📣 Members: Join us Thursday, March 19th at 5:30pm for our monthly member meeting.
Our collective bargaining rights how been restored but there is much work to be done. Check your personal email for invite with link. Hope to see you all there! 📣
Solidarity Forever. ✊
RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social released the following statement following Judge Melissa DuBose's decision to grant AFGE/NVAC's motion for a preliminary injunction against VA's termination of its collective bargaining agreements. Secretary Collins must immediately reinstate all unions at VA.
Have you heard???!!!???
1. A quote from your leader
2. A picture
3. A paragraph about their accomplishments & contributions to the labor movement.
4. If you are comfortable with YOUR name being listed as the contributor.If you wish to remain anonymous, that’s ok too!
Please send your submissions to JuliaAFGE1969@gmail.com
February is Black History Month& AFGE Local 1969 will be taking to social media to celebrate Black labor leaders.We need your help!
We are seeking submissions for Black labor leaders to highlight on our FB and BS pages.Along with the name of your leader, please provide the following information:
Please RSVP with the QR code!
I am disgusted and outraged by the attack on Rep. Omar tonight while she was doing her job & meeting with constituents.
Let’s be clear: nonstop hate and dangerous rhetoric from Trump & his allies has fueled this type of violence.
I stand with Rep. Omar. I stand with Minnesota. This must stop.
On February 7, we take the streets of Washington, D.C.
We march for Alex J. Pretti.
We march as part of the Young Workers March.
And we march because solidarity is our strength.
To RSVP: Youngworkermarch.com
He was a friend and colleague to many of our Local 1969 members. We grieve alongside Local 3669 and try, and fail, to wrap our heads around Alex’s blatant execution.
www.youngworkermarch.com/join-the-march
A post honoring November 8th Intersex Day of Solidarity. The body of the post is the same as the text in the original message here. There is also a photo of the intersex pride flag flying against a blue sky and another of 6 hands on top of each other in a gesture of team solidarity. The AFGE Pride logo is also on the post.
AFGE Pride recognizes and stands in solidarity with our intersex siblings! We see you and honor you as a valued part of our community and our union.
🚨 Press Release 🚨
Links to open letter and petition. If you are an AFGE member, please join us in signing both. ✊
📣 All AFGE dues paying members…help us let nations leadership know….
Passing a budget that protects the rights and interests of working-class people is more important than ending the shutdown.
Please sign.
#AFGE
#Solidarity
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Solidarity forever!
This shutdown isn’t about a budget — it’s an attack on democracy and workers. But federal workers refuse to bow to a would-be king, and we are not pawns to be weaponized against the public. Join us Saturday across the US. Find a march: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=f... #WeTookAnOath #NoKingsNOTPawns
📣 Important Member meeting tonight at 5:30.
We will be taking nominations for officers for the upcoming election in November.
Invites should be in your personal email. If you have not received the email, please contact us at contact@afgelocal1969.com 📣
Far too many veterans are set to lose coverage or face skyrocketing premiums. ACA plans are essential for many vets who don't live near a VA facility or don't qualify for VA care. If Congress doesn't take action to extend healthcare premium tax credits before year-end, these veterans will suffer.
RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social issued the following statement today denouncing the @washingtonpost.com's series: tinyurl.com/5dx86xva
Find an event and come out Sunday to let everyone know it’s more than ending the shut down. We must stress the importance of passing a budget that protects Americans’ healthcare, the services federal employees provide and our rights as federal employee.
Solidarity Forever. ✊✊✊
www.nokings.org
This Juneteenth we celebrate the Black woman who contributed to the labor movement. 💛
www.clasp.org/blog/junetee...
Please make sure your lawmakers know you won’t stand silently as the continued attacks come towards our transgender sibling! 🏳️⚧️
#AFGE #PRIDE #FightForALL
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If this bill passes,federal employees & their covered family members will no longer have access to gender affirming care on any federal employee insurance plan.This is cruel and brutal attack on the transgender community,especially Federal workers who have devoted their lives to serving the public.
VA staffing cuts are on the table - including at Veterans Health Administration facilities that serve veterans. Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social won't let the Secretary continue to hide the real implications these dangerous cuts will undoubtedly have on veteran patient care.
🌈 Pride Month starts tomorrow! 🌈
AFGE celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders in labor who’ve fought for justice.
All month, we’ll uplift queer and trans voices shaping our movement. 🏳️⚧️✊🏽
❤️🔥 Like, comment, follow & join us on Discord: discord.com/invite/JCAqu...
#AFGE #AFGEPRIDE #AFGEProud
#PrideMonth #Union
Bayard Rustin, a gay Black civil rights leader, organized the 1963 March on Washington and fought for justice across race, sexuality & labor. ✊🏾🏳️🌈
This Pride Month, honor his legacy—like, comment, and follow for more LGBTQ+ labor trailblazers.
#AFGE #PrideAtWork #LGBTQLabor #UnionStrong #PrideMonth
