AFGE Local 3313

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News coverage, media mentions, and important developments affecting federal employees and AFGE members.

NationalDecember 2024

AFGE Insider: Trump Has No Authority to Cancel Approved Union Contracts

AFGE explains why the administration has no authority to cancel union contracts that have already been approved, and what that means for bargaining unit employees.

Source: AFGE National

WorkforceJanuary 2025

FAQs on OPM's Deferred Resignation Program

AFGE's fact sheet answering federal employees' most common questions about the Office of Personnel Management's deferred resignation program.

Source: AFGE National

National2025

AFGE Allies Launch Civil Service Strong

AFGE and allies launch Civil Service Strong to help federal workers understand and exercise their rights in the face of ongoing attacks on the federal workforce.

Source: AFGE National

PolicyMarch 2026

Arbitrator Orders Restoration of Telework at Social Security

An independent arbitrator ruled that SSA violated its contract with AFGE when it called most workers back to the office full time — a major win for federal telework rights.

Source: Government Executive

WorkforceDecember 2025

Unions Seek to Block State Dept. Layoffs and Reverse RIFs

A federal judge blocks imminent State Department layoffs as AFGE and other unions seek to reverse reductions in force at other agencies.

Source: Federal News Network

Education2024

Understanding Your Weingarten Rights

Your right to union representation during investigatory interviews — a fundamental protection for all bargaining unit employees. Download our Weingarten rights card.

Source: AFGE Local 3313

CompensationDecember 2025

2026 Federal Pay Raise Finalized

Details on the finalized 2026 federal pay raise: 1% across the board for most GS employees with no locality pay increase, and 3.8% for certain law enforcement officers.

Source: FedSmith

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