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AFGE asks Congress to shorten probationary period for federal workers

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American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker and Legislative Political Coordinator Joe Graceffo joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the two-year probationary period for federal employees. They detailed the AFGE’s efforts to lobby legislators to lower the period to one year, and what it would mean to the financial planning abilities of federal workers. Continue reading →

DFAS employees hope to gain ground under the Biden administration

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The Trump administration acted fast to undermine federal workers and the unions who represent them. These workers remain optimistic they will gain some leverage back with the Biden administration in charge.

Working on the frontlines and experiencing these changes are American Federation of Government Employees Local 3283 members Joey Graceffo and Dan Drost. The pair joined AWF Union Podcast to discuss what the members of Local 3283 do, the PRO Act, the abilities of public sector unions and more. Continue reading →

Thorough Background Checks Discussed on America’s Work Force

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Gail Tate and Ebony Douglas, both from American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE, Local 3283, spoke with America’s Work Force about extensive background checks for people who want to work within the government. Continue reading →

Using Herbs to Heal Your Body Discussed on America’s Work Force

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On Feb. 19, Dr. Cass Ingram joined America’s Work Force to discuss the herb, turmeric, and the benefits it has on your body.

Dr Cass IngramDr. Ingram said that it is a natural anti-inflammatory that also helps reduce the pain of arthritis. Dr. Ingram told AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc that thanks to curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, the herb is helpful in preventing inflammation of a person’s joints and also modifies immune system responses to certain things. He also talked about turmeric having the same benefits on dogs as it does with humans,reducing and preventing joint inflammation.

AFGE Joseph and Denise GloverBoth, Joseph and Denise Glover from AFGE Local 3283 joined AWF today to discuss the Defensive Finance and Accounting Services in Cleveland. Joseph is a Union Steward and Denise is the Local 3283 President, both working on the DFAS-Cleveland bargaining unit. The DFAS pays all DoD military and civilian personnel, retirees and annuitants, as well as major DoD contractors and vendors.

AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc discussed day two of the Summit Academy, Parma charter school teacher strike. He said that Summit Academy says that they will be reopening with non-union teachers and that the school is disappointed in the current teachers lack of willingness to fair bargaining at the bargaining table.

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