AFGE Local 3313
Member Benefits

What Local 3313 Does For You

Your union works every day to protect your rights, improve your working conditions, and ensure you are treated fairly.

Collective Bargaining

We negotiate your contract, ensuring fair pay scales, step increases, and locality pay adjustments. Your collective bargaining agreement is your workplace bill of rights.

  • Negotiated pay and benefits
  • Working conditions protections
  • Telework and flexible schedule policies
  • Leave policies and protections

Workplace Representation

When you face workplace issues, your union is there. Our stewards are trained to represent you in meetings, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings.

  • Weingarten Rights representation
  • Disciplinary action defense
  • EEO complaint assistance
  • Unfair labor practice filing

Grievance Processing

If your rights under the contract are violated, we help you file and pursue grievances through proper channels, all the way to arbitration if necessary.

  • Informal resolution support
  • Formal grievance filing
  • Arbitration representation
  • FLRA complaint assistance

Health & Safety

We advocate for safe working conditions and ensure the agency complies with OSHA standards and safety regulations.

  • Workplace safety advocacy
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Indoor air quality concerns
  • COVID-19 safety protocols

Training & Development

We fight for your access to training and career development opportunities, helping you grow professionally.

  • Training program advocacy
  • Career development support
  • Upward mobility programs
  • Tuition assistance negotiations

Pay & Compensation

We work to ensure fair compensation for all employees, including proper classification, overtime pay, and premium pay entitlements.

  • Fair pay advocacy
  • Classification reviews
  • Overtime protections
  • Premium pay entitlements

Work-Life Balance

We negotiate telework agreements, flexible schedules, and leave policies that help you balance your professional and personal life.

  • Telework agreements
  • Compressed work schedules
  • Flextime arrangements
  • Family & medical leave protections

Community & Support

Beyond workplace issues, we provide a community of fellow employees who support each other and work toward common goals.

  • Member networking
  • Union meetings & events
  • Legislative advocacy
  • AFGE national benefits

Why Join the Union?

Without Union Membership

  • No voice in contract negotiations
  • No dedicated representation
  • No access to steward support
  • No vote on union matters
  • No AFGE member benefits
  • No legal representation fund
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With Union Membership

  • Full voice in your workplace
  • Expert steward representation
  • Grievance & arbitration support
  • Vote on contracts & elections
  • AFGE member discount programs
  • Legal representation fund access

Ready to Join?

Contact us to learn more about membership or get help with a workplace issue.