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AFGE recognizes federal nurses during National Nurses Week - May 10, 2013 and May 17, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" the union recognizes federal nurses as it celebrates National Nurses Week. Guests include AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr., 8th District National Vice President Jane Nygaard, and representatives from the AFGE's Council of Prison Locals and National Veterans Affairs Council.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , J. David Cox Sr. , Jane Nygaard , Sandy Parr , David Mollett
AFGE members discuss latest on furloughs at DOD, EPA - May 3, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" EPA Council 238 President Chuck Orzehoskie and Defense Conference Vice Chair Patty Viers discuss the latest furlough developments at EPA and DOD while AFGE Legislative and Political Director Beth Moten highlights the union's legislative efforts to end furloughs. GovLoop Community Engagement Director Andrew Krzmarzick also appears.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Beth Moten , Chuck Orzehoskie , Patty Viers , Andrew Krzmarzick
MSNBC's Chris Hayes discusses workplace safety on "Inside Government" - April 26, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Chris Hayes, host of MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes," discusses workplace safety issues and the value of public employees. GovLoop Community Engagement Director Andrew Krzmarzick and AFGE FAA Local 2282 President Greg Brooks address federal government furloughs while AFGE Small Business Administration Council 228 President Elaine Powell-Belnavis details the union's labor agreement with SBA.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Chris Hayes , Andrew Krzmarzick , Greg Brooks , Elaine Powell-Belnavis
Sequestration harms cancer research, former Clinton White House spokesman says - April 19, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Bob Weiner, former Clinton White House spokesman, details sequestration's harmful effects on cancer research while Common Cause President and CEO and former Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.) analyzes the president's budget proposal. AFGE Council 228 President Elaine Powell-Belnavis also discusses the union's labor agreement with the Small Business Administration.
Tags: AFGE , workforce , Bob Weiner , Elaine Powell-Belnavis , Bob Edgar , Jacque Simon
AFGE rejects President Obama's chained CPI budget - April 12, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski and National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare President Max Richtman voice opposition to President Obama's chained CPI budget proposal and its impact on seniors, veterans and federal employees. AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon also analyzes proposed changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Witold Skwierczynski , Max Richtman , Jacque Simon
AFGE responds to DOD furlough plan, highlights legal wins - April 5, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" AFGE Defense Conference (DEFCON) Chair Don Hale analyzes the Defense Department's plan to reduce furlough days while newly elected 14th District National Vice President Eric Bunn discusses his top priorities. AFGE General Counsel David Borer details the union's latest legal victories and National Border Patrol Council Vice President Shawn Moran addresses sequestration's impact on border security.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Shawn Moran , David Borer , Eric Bunn , Don Hale
AFGE president continues sequestration fight on behalf of federal employees - March 29, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. details the union's continuing fight against sequestration on behalf of federal employees. Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale also discusses efforts to defeat privatization while AFGE National Border Patrol Council Vice President Shawn Moran addresses sequestration's impact on border security.
Tags: AFGE , workforce , J. David Cox Sr. , Rick Bloomingdale , Shawn Moran
Rep. John Sarbanes warns of sequestration's long-term consequences on "Inside Government" - March 22, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., discusses the long-term, negative consequences of sequestration while First Command Financial Services District Advisor Bob Hill offers financial tips for federal employees facing furloughs. Campaign for America's Future Co-director Roger Hickey and AFGE Transportation Security Administration Local 556 President Don Thomas also appear.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Bob Hill , Rep. John Sarbanes , Roger Hickey , Don Thomas
AFGE fights for protective equipment, additional staff in Bureau of Prisons - March 15, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Council of Prison Locals President Dale Deshotel advocates for additional staff and protective equipment for BOP correctional officers in the wake of an officer killed in the line of duty. Jean Dearden of the National Labor College discusses NLC's Bonnie Ladin Union Skills Program while Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean argues for the preservation of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. AFGE VA Local 1843 representatives Kelvin Flannery and Betty White address the impact sequestration would have on veterans.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Dale Deshotel , Jean Dearden , Jim Dean , Kelvin Flannery , Betty Conlin
AFGE speaks out on sequestration's impact to HUD, DOD - March 1, 2013 and March 8, 2013
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" AFGE Housing and Urban Development Council 222 President Eddie Eitches and Department of Defense Local 2142 President Joe Gonzales detail the devastating impact sequestration would have on their respective agencies. AFGE Bureau of Prisons Local 1112 representatives Mike Schnobrich and April Bennett and Transportation Security Administration Local 778 Executive Vice President Bobby Newsome also appear.
Tags: workforce , AFGE , Eddie Eitches , Joe Gonzales , Mike Schnobrich , April Bennett , Bobby Newsome
