Is AFGE a federal agency?
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas….All Agencies AFGE Represents:
| Parent Agency | Agency Initials | Agency Name |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | FTC | Federal Trade Commission |
How do I get out of the AFGE union?
A: If you pay membership dues through AFGE E-Dues, fill out the cancellation request form at www.afge.org/Cancel or contact your AFGE Local union office. If you pay membership dues through agency payroll deduction, please contact your AFGE Local union office.
How many employees does AFGE represent?
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
Is AFGE a union?
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 650,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
Is AFGE a good union?
AFGE is the largest union for civilian, non-postal federal employees and the largest union for District of Columbia employees who report directly to the mayor (i.e., outside D.C. public schools)….
| American Federation of Government Employees | |
|---|---|
| Website | AFGE.org |
Is joining AFGE worth it?
Is it worth joining the AFGE Union? Simply put, no. You get a coffee mug and baseball cap for about $40 per pay period. And all of the union benefits that non-members get.
Who is eligible for AFGE?
Answer: Permanent employees and term employees with at least 12 months of federal service in a part-time or full-time work schedule are eligible. Employees must be scheduled to work at least 1,250 hours per calendar year and have had their current federal job for at least one year in order to be eligible.
Are GS employees union?
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) is an American labor union which represents about 100,000 public employees in the federal government. Washington, D.C. NFFE has about 200 local unions, most of them agency-wide bargaining units.
Why should I join AFGE?
When you become an AFGE member, you join more than 309,000 other government employees who are united to build a government that works for all Americans and not just the rich and powerful. By standing together, AFGE members have a stronger voice when defending your pay, retirement and job security.
Is AFGE part of AFL CIO?
AFGE is part of the AFL-CIO, a federation of 56 national and international labor unions that represent 12.5 million working men and women.
How many members does AFGE have?
Combined with 18,000 retired members, our total membership is more than 300,000 strong. No other union represents close to that number of government employees. AFGE is in the middle of every battle involving the well-being of federal and D.C. employees and their families.
Who can join AFGE union?
Government employees
Government employees are eligible for union membership if there is an AFGE-affiliated union at their worksite. If you don’t know if AFGE is at your worksite, visit this page and select the AFGE District where you work.