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Wear RED!

February 1st, 2016 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

National Wear Red

 

February is Health Month

Heart Disease is the 

#1 Killer of Women

Wear Red February 5th

AFGE IS LOOKING FOR YOU!

January 27th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Did you know? - (0 Comments)

Dear Members:

The delegates at the 40th National Convention last August voted to make January “Data Update Month.” That’s why we’re asking every member of the AFGE family to update their contact information so we can reach you when you’re needed most.

Visit www.afge.org/update and take one minute update your contact information today.

The deadline for updating your information is January 31st, so don’t delay. Write us at comments@afge.org if you have any questions or want assistance with updating your profile.

Thank you for being a member of AFGE!

In solidarity,
AFGE

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MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

January 22nd, 2016 | Posted by admin in Benefits | JOIN AFGE - (0 Comments)

AFGE LOCAL 1395 

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 

MONEY

AFGE WORKING FOR YOU

     New Member Rebate:  $100.00

     Recruiter Rebate:          $50.00

       (recruiter must sign application)

       DEADLINE:  02/28/2016

 

 

Membership application link:    Join AFGE

“Strength Comes In Numbers”

  Questions: 312-575-5614

 

See Link:  Why Join AFGE!

Why Join AFGE

AFGE & ME:

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Martin Luther King Jr Day 2016

Need A Lawyer?

January 14th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Benefits | Did you know? - (0 Comments)

legal

Legal Services Program

In legal matters, union members rely on expert advice. And to help find lawyers who can answer their personal legal questions, members can consult the Union Plus Legal Service. Our database of union-approved lawyers contains more than 1,700 law offices nationwide. The database also includes lawyers who focus on immigration law.

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Book Discounts

Book Discounts

Discount Textbooks for AFGE Families

   
  • Save 5% on orders over $25.
  •   OR $10 off orders over $150 
  •   Free shipping on orders over $59.
  • eTextbooks – instant access to thousands of textbooks.
  •   Sell your textbooks – with free UPS or USPS shipping.
  •   Sign up for the first and only online rewards program for textbooks
 

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Planning for College

January 8th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Benefits | College Assistance - (0 Comments)

Union Plus programs can help you save:

College Assistance

College Assistance

OPM Flood Procedures

January 7th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | FLOODS/Weather - (0 Comments)

Torrential Rain Threatens Further Flooding...TEWKESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 21:  A flood sign warns of flooded areas following the torrential rain in the last 24 hours, July 21, 2007, in Tewkesbury, England. Flash flooding has caused severe disruption across the UK with more bad weather forcasted.  (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

If the local or state authorities have declared your home to be in an mandatory evacuation area and/or your home may have been flooded, you and your family may be eligible for your lodging and subsistence benefits in addition to administrative leave.

 We are working with Deputy Commissioner Nancy Berryhill to identify affected employees.

 If you feel you may be eligible for these benefits, please contact us as soon as possible.  If you have a co-worker, who is unable to work due to the severe weather conditions, please share this information with him/her.

We have flooding in Southern Illinois and Missouri and 25 deaths  caused by flooding in Missouri and Illinois.    We  are aware that our employees who have lost their homes due to floods are given lodging and per diem according to OPM Regulations.  We have been advised that SSA is referring our employees who have lost homes  to Red Cross Shelters rather than following the OPM Regulations.

RESOURCE:  Handbook on Pay and Leave Benefits for Federal Employees Affected by Severe Weather Conditions or Other Emergency Situations: OPM Link to Handbook

On December 5, 2015 Local 1395 Members Shared some Holiday Delight!

Agatha Joseph Local 1395 President and Sara Kuntzler AFGE  Legislative and Political Organizer

Agatha Joseph Local 1395 President and Sara Kuntzler AFGE Legislative and Political Organizer

Sara Kuntzler, Raised $1431.00 for the Political Action Committee and with the 50/50 raffle paid $235.00 to the winner.

Sara Kuntzler, Raised $1431.00 for the Political Action Committee and with the 50/50 raffle paid $235.00 to the winner.

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Local 1395 Holiday Extravaganza Committee

Local 1395 Holiday Extravaganza Committee

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