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Free virtual retirement workshops: three sessions in August
Three identical no-cost sessions on August 12, 20, and 25 cover Social Security, FEGLI, TSP, and what happens to your union membership when you retire. Pick whichever date works and register online.
Stand with HCA healthcare workers: informational picket August 6
SEIU Local 1107 members at Sunrise Hospital are picketing Thursday, August 6 for safe staffing, competitive wages, and respect at work. Local 1224 members are invited to show up.
VA collective bargaining rights: 6 urgent steps NVAC is taking now
NVAC reports that the VA told negotiators it will stop recognizing collective bargaining rights for most employees on August 8. Here is what the Council reported, what it is already doing, and what it means for Local 1224.
Meet the new AFGE Local 1224 website: 5 wins for members
The new AFGE Local 1224 website is live. It is a faster, more modern home where members can get representation, read the contract, and stay informed in just a few clicks.
AFGE secures over $100K for members facing workplace discrimination
AFGE's Women and Fair Practices team won more than $104,000 for members in recent workplace discrimination settlements, plus restored leave and accommodations.
Arbitrator affirms the union's representational rights
An arbitrator ruled that HUD violated its AFGE contract by withholding disciplinary documentation from AFGE Local 476, affirming the union's information and representation rights.
Trump strips due process rights from thousands of federal workers
President Trump signed an executive order moving about 8,000 federal jobs into a new Schedule Policy/Career category, stripping their civil service due process protections.
A fired member is back on the job, with back pay
AFGE Local 1224 secured a major win for a dues-paying member who was terminated last year. Our attorneys fought long and hard, the arbitrator ruled in our favor, and the employee has been reinstated with back pay.
For members
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More updates are on the way. In the meantime, these are the resources members reach for most.
Know your rights at work
Weingarten, the grievance process, official time, and protection from retaliation, in plain language.
Your contract & member documents
The Master Agreement, VA documents, benefit plans, and the FAQ, all in one place.
Government shutdown resources
Nevada housing, legal aid, and emergency assistance for federal workers during a lapse in pay.
Submit an issue or grievance
Facing discipline or a problem on the job? Tell us what's happening and a rep will follow up.