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| Federal workers at risk in Kansas City as shutdown looms |
Michele McNally is the recording secretary for the American Federation of government Employees. She has worked with the Department of Labor for 28 years. McNally said shutdowns are almost imbedded in her line of work.
“I’ve been through two actually shutdowns before this one, but annually we go through this and sometimes it goes down to the brink and we are sure we are not coming back the next day and then something magical happens,” McNally said. AFGE - NCFLL Michele McNally
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| 'Total disaster': Some furloughed workers plan to hold garage sales, dip into savings to weather government shutdown - ABC News |
Imelda Avila-Thomas and her husband, who both work for the federal government, suffered a "double whammy" when the government shut down, dropping the household from two incomes to none, she said.
Avila-Thomas, 43, president of union local American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) 2139 and an employee at the Department of Labor, said she stopped hiring a tutor for her 12-year-old daughter, who has dyslexia, while making plans for a garage sale to sell off some possessions.
The government shutdown, which entered its seventh day on Tuesday, has engendered "desperation and uncertainty," said Avila-Thomas, who lives in San Antonio, Texas. "Any day that goes by, it adds up." AFGE - NCFLL Imelda Avila-Thomas
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| Local union making preps to support federal workers | Politics | kvoa.com |
"We're gonna have to make sure food is available for federal workers so we're gonna try and set up food bank," said Omar Algeciras, vice president of the local chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees. "We're gonna try to figure out how we can assist - especially parents not only looking for food - but also concerned about diapers - baby formula - concerned about childcare," said Algeciras. AFGE - NCFLL Omar Algeciras
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| Federal workers describe personal impact of government shutdown |
"Our focus is getting federal workers back to their jobs and helping the American people. Think about it. USDA 50% are furloughed because of the shutdown, whose performing food and safety inspections to ensure we're eating safe food? Department of Labor, 755 have been furloughed, that includes OSHA, office of workers compensation, that's only going to increase injuries..." AFGE-NCFLL Neil Schneider
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| Federal workers in Kansas City begin to feel pressure |
“My routine is to go to work and, you know, drop Saddie (daughter) off on the way, that’s my routine, and that’s been taken from me,” Suchman said.
Suchman represents local employees with the Department of Labor, an agency that saw thousands of workers sent home immediately after the shutdown began.
“Nine thousand got sent home right away,” Suchman said. “And to deny those people money for something that has nothing to do with them, especially when last time they passed a law to make sure that never happened.” AFGE-NCFLL Jefferson Suchman
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On-line registration for AFGE's 2013 Training Summits
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On-line registration has begun for AFGE’s 2013 Human Rights Training Conference, the 2nd Y.O.U.N.G. AFGE Training Summit and the very first AFGE Pride (LGBT & Allies) Training Summit
The Women’s and Fair Practices Departments of AFGE are hosting an exciting and diverse week of events! This year, along with the awesome Human Rights Training Conference, we will bring you the 2nd Y.O.U.N.G. AFGE Training Summit and the very 1st AFGE Pride (LGBT & Allies) Training Summit. All three of these events will be held over the same week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from August 17 – 23, 2013.
Discounts are available for members who want to attend more than one event BUT you must submit a paper registration in order to get the discount! On-time registration for these great events ends June 28, 2013. You have two options to register: (1) find the online registration at https://www.afge.org/Index.cfm?Page=Conferences or (2) mail in, fax or email a paper registration.
The 2nd Annual Y.O.U.N.G. AFGE Training Summit is being held August 17 & 18. The theme for this second training summit is “Game On!” Young activists are ready to take on the challenge of building up this union. They are ready to be involved and this summit is designed to provide young unionists with skills to be successful AFGE leaders and activists.
This year’s Summit will offer participants informative breakouts and training sessions such as Reasonable Accommodations, AFGE 101, Union/Life balance, Leadership Roundtable, Labor History, Understanding EEO, Emerging Leaders, Collective Bargaining, Organizing Young Workers and more. We will also have our signature “Happy Hour” event with drinking, networking, dancing and this year we’re throwing in some karaoke comedy relief!
Register for the Y.O.U.N.G. AFGE Training Summit!!
The Human Rights Training Conference is being held August 19 – 22. The theme for this year’s Human Rights Training Conference is “The Battle is Not Over!” We must continue the fight for justice. This is our America and we can’t give up until equality and fairness is achieved for all!
The Human Rights Training Conference has always offered the best instructors, the latest information, and the cooperative environment for networking with fellow union activists. Our featured training classes will include all levels of EEO training including DC government, Collective Bargaining training, WFP Coordinator trainings, New Leaders training, Work Life Training, Diversity Training and Conflict Resolution.
Register for the 2013 Human Rights Training Conference!!
The 1st Annual AFGE Pride Training Summit is being held on August 23. The theme for this training summit is “We Are One!” AFGE lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender members and their allies will come together for a day of support, networking and education.
We will offer participants information on ways to support our LGBT members and tools to educate others on best practices to encourage an inclusive and diverse membership.
Register for the AFGE Pride Training Summit!!
If you have any questions about any of the events, do not hesitate to call our office at 202-639-6417 or email wfptraining@afge.org
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