AFGE Local 1395 had a good turn out on the March 20th rally in downtown Chicago.
AFGE 1395 Post Rally Photos
March 22nd, 2013 | Posted by in Events | Photo Gallery | Rally | Solidarity | Web - (0 Comments)
AFGE 1395 Pre-Rally Informational
March 15th, 2013 | Posted by in News | Solidarity | Web - (0 Comments)
On Tuesday March 19th AFGE Local 1395 members can join us for a informational session concerning the rally on March 20th.
Meet us in the West Auditorium during morning breaks for more information on the rally.
You can view the rally flyer by clicking AFGE Rally Flyer 2013.
Federal Employees Plan Nationwide Rallies to Protest Sequestration
March 15th, 2013 | Posted by in News | Solidarity - (0 Comments)
March 20th National Day of Protest highlights need to end across-the-board budget cuts
WASHINGTON – Federal employees are planning to hold about 100 rallies across the country on March 20 protesting sequestration, as part of a mass demonstration organized by the American Federation of Government Employees.
The events will take place outside federal agencies and lawmakers’ offices to highlight the valuable work performed by federal employees at military bases, Social Security offices, federal prisons and thousands of other locations.
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) College Scholarship Applications due March 29th
February 8th, 2013 | Posted by in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)
The college scholarship application and eligibility requirements are available on the home page of the FEEA web site: www.feea.org. Current civilian federal employees and their dependent family members (spouse/child) are eligible for the program.
Last year, the New York City FEEA committee awarded six $1,000 scholarships from a field of over 130 submissions to college undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, FEEA administers scholarship programs for a number of Federal Labor Unions and Management Associations. They are listed under Partner Programs on the home page of their web site. In most cases, students need submit only one application for all programs.
FEEA also gives small grants and loans due to an unforeseen emergency such as personal hardship, death in the family or loss of property due to natural disaster. The application forms for these programs are also available on their web site.
The FEEA receives no government funds. Virtually all of their operating revenue is derived from federal employee contributions specifically pledged to the FEEA through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and is devoted solely to helping civilian federal and postal employees.
Specific questions concerning FEEA programs should be directed to them at 303-933-7580.
Free public screening of the Invisible War Documentary
February 4th, 2013 | Posted by in Did you know? | Events | Web - (0 Comments)
Address
Thousand Waves 1220 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
See map: Google Maps
Date/Time
Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 5:00pm
Impact Chicago, Thousand Waves and Iraq Veterans Against the War-Chicago present a FREE PUBLIC screening & discussion of the Invisible War on Saturday, February 9th from 4pm-6pm. Refreshments provided. Childcare available with RSVP.
Also, Thousand Waves Marital Arts & Self Defense, NFP has just announced that they would like to honor Sabrina Waller, one of IVAW Board of Directors, with their Peacemaker Award after the screening of The Invisible War on Saturday, February 9. It will be a short presentation of a plaque honoring her peacemaking work.
AFGE Tells Lawmakers to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Contractors
January 29th, 2013 | Posted by in News | Solidarity - (0 Comments)
Capping subsidies to contract employees would offset significant fraction of sequestration
Lawmakers desperately looking for ways to offset the devastating budget cuts required under sequestration should consider capping taxpayer subsidies for contractor salaries, the head of the American Federation of Government Employees said today.
Allowing agencies to fall off the fiscal cliff by failing to stop sequestration would drastically hinder their ability to continue providing vital services to the American people, AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. said. (more…)
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 4th District. The over-all winner of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other winners nation-wide. (more…)
The University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations recently announced the following schedule of upcoming classes in Chicago for union members.
Union Plus Scholarship
January 10th, 2013 | Posted by in Benefits | Did you know? | Web - (0 Comments)
The Union Plus Scholarship Difference
Helping union members and their children attend college. For the past 20 years, Union Plus has distributed over 3.4 million scholarship dollars to working families.
Apply online for the 2013 Union Plus Scholarship here.
To receive mobile text alerts about education-related deadlines and information, text STUDENT to 22555.
Visit the Union Plus College Planning Center to find the right college, learn about paying for it, and much more.
AFGE Applauds Confirmation Of FAA Administrator
January 7th, 2013 | Posted by in News | Web - (0 Comments)The American Federation of Government Employees congratulates Michael Huerta on his recent confirmation to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The 112th Congress confirmed Huerta on Jan. 1, just before the congressional session expired.
Huerta has served as FAA’s Acting Administrator since December 2011. During this time, he has successfully managed FAA’s workforce of 47,000 employees during a trying period of budget shortfalls and hiring freezes.
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