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Court Rules Against OPM’s Unlawful Purge of Federal Workers For details, visit: buff.ly/aYwaEc9 #AFGELocal17 #UnionStrong #WorkersRights #OPMRuling #FairWorkplace #JusticeForWorkers #FederalEmployees

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83,000 Layoffs? VA’s Troubling Plan – And How the Union is Fighting Back For details, visit: buff.ly/goxsa4B #AFGELocal17 #VALayoffs #ProtectVeteransCare #UnionStrong #StopTheCuts #FederalWorkers

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AFGE Local 17 Stands Up for Your Rights Against OPM’s Directive For details, visit: buff.ly/PmB0528 #AFGELocal17 #ProtectWorkers #UnionStrong #EmployeeRights #FairWorkplace #StandUpForWorkers

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National Good Samaritan Day reminds us of the importance of helping one another. 🤝 AFGE Local 17 is proud to support members through solidarity and programs like our Leave Donation Program. Together, we rise. #AFGELocal17 #GoodSamaritanDay #UnionStrong

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Doug Collins calls for VA layoffs while billionaires win big—explore the real agenda behind gutting Veterans' healthcare. afgelocal17.org/hypocrisy-of...

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Good morning, Bluesky! Got a new article coming out soon. Stay tuned to our website: afgelocal17.org

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AFGE Local 17 Podcast: Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process Understanding Your Rights: How AFGE Local 17 Supports Employees Through the Reasonable Accommodation Process buff.ly/CmtG3td #AFGELocal17 #Podcast #UnionStrong #EmployeeRights #HRPolicies #EqualOpportunity

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Potential Government Shutdown on March 14: What It Means for AFGE Local 17 Members For details, buff.ly/rrcMFXC #AFGELocal17 #FederalWorkers #ShutdownAlert #WorkerRights #UnionStrong #ProtectFederalEmployees

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March is Women’s History Month! 💜 This month, we honor the women who’ve led the charge for workers’ rights, equity, and justice. Let’s celebrate their achievements and keep pushing forward! #AFGELocal17 #WomensHistoryMonth #UnionStrong #LaborHistory

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Ice Cream, Wings & Solidarity: A Sweet and Savory Response to the Bitter Attacks For details, visit: buff.ly/6R35lC7 #AFGELocal17 #UnionStrong #MemberAppreciation #Solidarity #StrongerTogether #WorkerPower

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Today, we celebrate the contributions of women in the labor movement. 💪 From the picket line to the bargaining table, women have always led the fight for fairness, equity, and workers' rights. #AFGELocal17 #UnionStrong #WomensDay

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Just posted on X... No longer supporting that platform. Our home is here on Bluesky!

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Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉 We know the road isn’t always easy (especially these days), but your dedication and resilience keep us strong. AFGE Local 17 stands with you—today and every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💪 #EmployeeAppreciationDay #UnionProud #AFGELocal17

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🚨 AFGE is taking legal action! 🚨 OPM’s unlawful mandate threatens federal workers with termination over weekly reports. We’re fighting back to protect job security & due process. Stand with us! 🔗 https://buff.ly/4kccWA9 #1u #AFGE #UnionStrong

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Elon Musk says federal workers should "justify their jobs or resign." AFGE President Everett Kelley has a response: We serve the American people—not billionaires! Read more: 🔗

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VA employees with BUS code 7777: You’re eligible for a bargaining unit! Sign a statement of interest card (50% needed for election) & mail to MB Viccellio, PO Box 2082, Winchester, VA 22604. Use personal email, program office. Join AFGE for benefits too! https://buff.ly/3D6KO0v #UnionStrong

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📢 No Cuts to VA Benefits! 🚨 Russell Vought’s past proposals to slash VA disability benefits have Veterans on high alert. AFGE Local 17 stands firm: We won’t let budgets be balanced on the backs of Veterans! 💪 Read more: https://buff.ly/4333okT #NoCutsToVABenefits #AFGEAdvocacy

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📢 AFGE is fighting to protect BVA telework! Thanks to our advocacy, Congress is urging VA to keep remote work, citing record productivity, cost savings & faster appeals. Ending telework = delays for Veterans! 💪 Read more: https://buff.ly/3XaiCkb #TeleworkWorks #AFGEAdvocacy

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Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🐾 Telework flexibility has allowed employees to spend more quality time with their pets, reducing stress and improving well-being. Let’s advocate for workplace policies that work for everyone—human and furry alike! 🐶 🐱 #LoveYourPetDay #UnionStrong #AFGELocal17

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📢 “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” – Fannie Lou Hamer ✊ Federal workers won’t be pawns in billionaires’ power plays. We serve the people, not the elite. Stand strong. Organize. Fight back. 💪 🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/3X9Q1vz #UnionStrong #AFGEAdvocacy

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📢 Terminated from VA? Congress Wants to Hear From You! 🚨 House Veterans’ Affairs Democrats are collecting stories from VA employees terminated since Jan 20, 2025. Your voice matters—help expose the impact! 🗣️ Learn more: https://buff.ly/3CYa3SH #VAJobs #AFGEAdvocacy

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Stay in the Know with AFGE Local 17! Don’t miss important updates, news, and resources that matter to you. Become a member today and stay informed, empowered, and connected! JOIN TODAY: https://buff.ly/4aTnFvb #AFGELocal17 #News #StayInformed #UnionUpdates

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This Presidents’ Day, we honor the leaders who stood boldly with workers and fiercely defended their rights. We call on the current administration to restore that legacy and make fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all workers a priority once again. #PresidentsDay #UnionStrong

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@704afge.bsky.social @afge-europe.bsky.social @afgelocal17.bsky.social @afgelocal556.bsky.social @aflcio.org A couple months ago, AFGE set a goal to reach 325K by the end of December 2025, an average of 12,000 per month. As of this afternoon, the membership number stands at 325,114

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Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing members! You’re the heart of our union, and we’re proud to stand together for fairness and dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrong #ValentinesDay #AFGELocal17

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From AFGE National: "AFGE will fight these firings every step of the way. We will stand with every impacted employee, pursue every legal challenge available, and hold this administration accountable for its reckless actions." www.afge.org/publication/...

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A sad day for federal workers: VA has dismissed more than 1,000 employees. The press release details the move and who was affected: 🔗

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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

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Good morning, Bluesky! You know, it's crazy, we had an account on Twitter for well over a year and still only have 17 followers there. But, we've had an account here for less than a month and already have 185 followers... Should have set this up a lot sooner! 😂

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Getting ready to go live! Come join us!

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📢 AFGE Podcast Town Hall – Feb 12 at 7 PM! 🔹 Know your rights as a probationary employee 🔹 Stop illegal threats to our Master Agreement Don’t miss this critical discussion! ⬇️ 🎙️ Watch here: https://buff.ly/3CUW5kr #AFGE #UnionStrong

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Experts: USAID may have violated the Privacy Act of 1974, which requires consent from individuals before the government gives their private info to anyone, including other govt employees. @altusaid.bsky.social @704afge.bsky.social @afgelocal17.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/usai...

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My union, AFGE, sent this response to the Trump administration “Fork in the Road” resignation pitch emails forwarded to federal workers, including VA employees, many of whom are veterans. VA is already short-staffed. Adequate funding & staffing needed to fulfill promise to “Leave No Veteran Behind.”

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Rally time! Hoping I tagged the correct unions! Share far and wide 💙💙🙏🙏 @704afge.bsky.social @afgelocal17.bsky.social @afgelocal556.bsky.social

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February is Black History Month! This month, we reflect on the contributions of Black labor leaders who have fought tirelessly for justice, equality, and workers’ rights. ✊ #BlackHistoryMonth #UnionProud

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🚨 "Fork in the Road"? More like a dead end! OPM’s “deferred resignation” isn’t a buyout—proceed with caution. ⚠️ AFGE Local 17 is also fighting back against telework cuts. Full town hall details here: 🔗 https://buff.ly/40LHDmQ #UnionStrong

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Are you going to join our first YouTube Live Stream tonight? www.youtube.com/live/wLqt9iU...

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AFGE lawsuit against Treasury challenges secret data access given to Musk’s DOGE. Read why unions are fighting back against this unprecedented breach.

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Key Takeaways from the Jan 29 Town Hall: Telework, Return to Office, and OPM’s Offer For details, visit: https://buff.ly/4aHHV2M #AFGELocal17 #Telework #TownHall

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AFGE lawsuit against Treasury challenges secret data access given to Musk’s DOGE. Read why unions are fighting back against this unprecedented breach.

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Did you know that unions like AFGE protect over 800,000 government employees nationwide? That’s power in numbers! #UnionHistory #AFGE17

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🚨 New Podcast! 🚨 AFGE Local 17’s PIP Rehabilitation Project has helped 100+ attorneys turn PIPs into success stories. Hear from Dr. Benton Komins & President Doug Massey on how union advocacy makes a difference! 🎧 Listen now:

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Feeling the post-holiday blues? Remember, AFGE Local 17 supports YOU with telework advocacy, workplace fairness, and our Leave Donation Program to help colleagues in tough times. #UnionSupport #FairWorkplace

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Back-to-Back Arbitration Losses Highlight Board Leadership’s Ongoing Failures . Visit here for more details: https://buff.ly/3DW0IuK #LaborRights #LeadershipMatters #AFGELocal17

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Your solidarity makes us stronger. Tag a coworker who inspires you to stand strong in the fight for workplace fairness! #UnionProud #StrongerTogether

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News Update: DEI Executive Order and New Guidance on Probationary Periods, Administrative Leave, and Details For more details visit here: https://buff.ly/3E4Li7M #AFGELocal17 #NewsUpdate #PolicyUpdate #HRNews

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Did you know AFGE members get exclusive benefits on insurance, travel, and more? See all the perks of being a union member. https://buff.ly/3Cc5QKO #UnionBenefits #AFGE17

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