AFGE District 7

AFGE District 7 We are federal employees standing together to fight for fair employment for all. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) District 7 is the largest labor union of federal employees in IL, MI and WI.

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Petition for Title 5 Rights
09/09/2021
Petition for Title 5 Rights

Petition for Title 5 Rights

S. 1856 - Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021 will give our dedicated workforce at the Transportation Security Administration Title 5 rights most federal employees benefit from. Transportation Security Officers have done their jobs protecting our country in the 20 years since 9/11 and during th...

Timeline Photos
09/09/2021

Timeline Photos

Last month we welcomed 4,061 new members! Our union family is growing and so is our collective voice.

07/30/2021

Cool TSA art work

Union rights cleared for takeoff at TSA -- FederalSoup.com
07/27/2021
Union rights cleared for takeoff at TSA -- FederalSoup.com

Union rights cleared for takeoff at TSA -- FederalSoup.com

Weeks after DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ordered TSA to develop expanded union rights for Transportation Security Administration employees, the union that has long represented them reports progress.

Timeline Photos
06/09/2021

Timeline Photos

Congratulations TSOs! 46,000 TSA officers will now have better pay and more rights on the job!

03/26/2021

One of the easiest things Congress can do to show they value the outstanding work done by the federal workforce is to give a much deserved 3.2% pay raise in 2022.

Contact your lawmakers NOW and ask them to cosponsor this important legislation.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-lawmakers-to-cosponsor-the-fair-act/

CAUTION: Do not read or share, like, or comment on this post from a government computer or on duty time. Actions must be taken on a personal phone during non-duty time.

01/12/2021

Today in #LaborHistory: President Kennedy signed Executive Order 10988, guaranteeing federal workers the right to join unions & bargain collectively - 1962.

10/22/2020
AFGE

AFGE

Join us for an important discussion about what's at stake in the 2020 Election with AFGE leaders, including National President Everett Kelley, and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

09/17/2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Join Wisconsin Democrats and special guests Congressman Seth Moulton & AFGE National VP Dorothy James for a virtual roundtable to discuss how Joe Biden’s plan to build America back better will provide out of work veterans with well-paying union jobs.

Join us live at 11:15 CT!

07/31/2020
Solidarity! AFGE represents housing experts at HUD, and we know that housing working deserve a union!
07/14/2020

Solidarity! AFGE represents housing experts at HUD, and we know that housing working deserve a union!

Lift The Ban Coalition
07/01/2020

Lift The Ban Coalition

The banner drop provided by the Sunrise Movement for the Lift the Ban coalition
#LiftTheBan #CancelRent #CancelMortgages

Return to Office? How About Never, Social Security Union Says
05/09/2020
Return to Office? How About Never, Social Security Union Says

Return to Office? How About Never, Social Security Union Says

Telework at the Social Security Administration is boosting call center answer rates and otherwise improving customer service, the leader of a union that represents about 25,000 field office and call center workers says.

AFGECouncil220
05/06/2020

AFGECouncil220

We will be having a moment of silence at 12pm EST today in remembrance of the public servants who have lost their lives to COVID-19.

Support VA Workers - Serving Those Who Serve
04/28/2020

Support VA Workers - Serving Those Who Serve

AFGECouncil220
04/21/2020

AFGECouncil220

Mother Jones
03/31/2020
Mother Jones

Mother Jones

The stunning reversal could mean a total 18,500 premature deaths, 250,000 more asthma attacks, 350,000 other respiratory problems, and a total $190 billion health costs between now and 2050.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overturn Trump Collective Bargaining Decisions
03/19/2020
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overturn Trump Collective Bargaining Decisions

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overturn Trump Collective Bargaining Decisions

A bipartisan measure would nullify President Trump’s three executive orders aimed at reducing the influence of federal employee unions, as well as a memo granting the secretary of Defense the authority to exempt the Pentagon from federal labor law.

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Hines VA employees rally against the Trump anti-union Executive Orders. Solidarity with Seiu Hcii.

Don Villar from the Chicago Federation of Labor supports federal employees!

Anne from U.S. Department of Labor speaks about why the Trump union-busting executive orders are bad.

AFGE Lunch & Learn at the VA in Milwaukee! Recruiting new members and discussing the threat of privatization!

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-------- Original message -------- From: "[email protected]" Date: 9/10/21 5:02 PM (GMT-06:00) To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Your Illinois Rental Payment Program Application is Approved Carahsoft OBO Illinois Housing Development Authority - Rental and Mortgage - CLM Dear Tenant/Housing Provider, Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has approved your Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) grant application. IHDA will promptly issue a grant payment in the approved amount directly to the housing provider, or, if applicable, the property manager, on behalf of the tenant in the form of a check using the payment information provided in the application. As set forth in more detail in your grant agreement, as a condition of accepting these funds: The housing provider must immediately apply the ILRPP grant towards the tenant’s past due and future rent, for the months listed in the application. The housing provider must waive all late fees, fines or other charges, incurred during the months ILRPP grant funds are applied to the tenant’s rent. The housing provider may not initiate or otherwise engage in eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent during the months ILRPP grant funds are applied to the tenant’s rent. More information: If you have any questions or if you are unsure about anything regarding your application, please refer to the frequently asked questions or view the list of organizations standing by to help at www.IHDA.org. For additional assistance contact the Illinois Housing Development Authority at 1-866-454-3571 United States Army * Military information * Period of service United States Army: November 13, 1995 – January 31, 1996 United States Air Force: May 30, 1992 – November 12, 1995 United States Air Force: November 13, 1987 – December 31, 1988 I was gifted a house never received: 1467 W Grand Haven Rd,\Romeoville, IL 60446 | MLS# 10830289 | Redfin used as an AirBNB. The house was purchased as a result of winning my Equal Employment Opportunity Commission case Petition 2020004278. My former employer and union is at Highpoint Apartments and Townhomes solving my cases illegally This Impeccably renovated ranch style home in the quiet Grand Haven 55+ subdivision --- I(we) are victims of identity theft. Mellody Estella Maria Huntley "Honorable Discharge Veteran" spouse: Edward Jr. Huntley. Thank you in advance.
Keep Covering, deleting and reporting. I will continue to post until a resignation of any and all Union affiliation. Ashamed? Embarrassed? Hold to a higher standard your leaders. This is Tom Kamm, he is AFGE President at Pekin Illinois. He is married for 30 years with 4 kids. He was elected by his peers to represent them on a National and Local Level. However, those that elected him dont know his true character, morals and integrity. He is married and yet while on Union Business engages in Sexual Relationships with other Mens wives. DC, Atlantic city etc. When he should have been conducting Union business in the highest standard he was ruining families, his and others. Telling lies and committing adultery. He made promises to divorce and run away with this mistress and marry them only to go back home and toss them aside when the truth came out almost a year after the affair began. A YEAR of lies, deceit and sneaking around at various Union Business dealing all over the country. Shouldnt a Union President be held to a higher standard? AFGE should expect more. Is this the type of person that you want representing AFGE and you as members? Doesnt AFGE stand with higher moral codes and integrity as a bargaining unit or does the BOP and AFGE not care the types of individuals they elect? Does the UNIT at Pekin not care the type of person they elect and the face of their Local?
This is Tom Kamm, he is AFGE President at Pekin Illinois. He is married for 30 years with 4 kids. He was elected by his peers to represent them on a National and Local Level. However, those that elected him dont know his true character, morals and integrity. He is married and yet while on Union Business engages in Sexual Relationships with other Mens wives. DC, Atlantic city etc. When he should have been conducting Union business in the highest standard he was ruining families, his and others. Telling lies and committing adultery. He made promises to divorce and run away with this mistresse and marry them only to go back home and toss them aside when the truth came out almost a year after the affair began. A YEAR of lies, deceit and sneaking around at various Union Business dealing all over the country. Shouldnt a Union Presdident be held to a higher standard? AFGE should expect more. Is this the type of person that you want representing AFGE and you as members? Doesnt AFGE stand with higher moral codes and integrity as a bargaining unit or does the BOP and AFGE not care the types of individuals they elect? Does the UNIT at Pekin not care the type of person they elect and the face of their Local?
Based on the request of many local in the west we are conducting another Covid-19 Outbreak Management class at 4:00 PM PST until 5:30 PM PST Thursday December 10, 2020 7:00 PM EAST Until 8:30 EST Thursday https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1052700331559620609 More than 100,000 federal personnel have now tested positive for COVID-19, with some agencies experiencing spike in OVID 19 cases. This class will provide you a lot of information to include how and when to fill the forms for Workers Compensation case if the exposure is work related. The Online Covid-19 Outbreak Management The class is free for members https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1052700331559620609 Topics of discussion will include but not limit: · Communication for affected/at risk workers who contracted COVID 19 · Filing OSHA and CDC complaints · Contacting government officials (including governors & congress members) · Workers’ comp information and pressuring for PPE · Whistleblower protections Many website that will be provided during the class to include but not limited to How to File an OSHA complaint at the Federal level How to file CDC complaint with a request for a CDC team inspection. How to call the governor’s office and inform them of the agency’s negligence. Notify your Council and NVP/NR/NO How to set up a conference call with all the affected employees. How to demand the Agency begin contract tracing, and notify exposed employees, vendors, contractor, and members of the public. How to demand to bargain, as a COVID-19 outbreak has a substantial impact on conditions of employment. How to call your congressional representatives and the senators in your state to inform them of the failure the agency has made in containing the virus. How to pressure the facility to provide sufficient PPE at the facility. How to protect the local leaders and engage in best practices as a potential whistleblower How to get CDC and OSHA to do a site visit. How and when to call your state Health Department and advise them that you have a case in your agency. Joe Mansour Workers Compensation Specialist Field Services and Education American Federation of Government Employees e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you for the 110 Leaders who attended my class on Thursday. I have attached below many of the sites that is needed due to this terrible pandemic. In addition to the below information, I have added AFGE site on Corona Virus. https://www.afge.org/member-benefits/health-and-safety/coronavirus-disease/afge-guidance/ OWCP Guidance for Covid-19 Protocol for Agencies with High Exposure Due to the high volume of Covid-19 exposure in several government agencies, we have compiled a list of actions to be taken in the event of a Covid-19 exposure on the worksite. Please refer to the list below: File an OSHA complaint at the Federal level. It can be done anonymously. https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate File a CDC complaint with a request for a CDC team inspection. https://www.cdc.gov/contact/index.htm Or call 800-232-4636 advise them of the confirmed case at your location. Get their name, title, and what action they will be taking. Call the governor’s office and inform them of the agency’s negligence. Request their office get involved, explaining the potential spread of COVID-19 is running high in the community. https://www.usa.gov/state-governor Notify your Council and NVP/NR Set up a conference call with all the affected employees. The call would advise the employees on how to proceed with their Workers Compensation Cases and safety. Loop in your NR. Demand the Agency begin contract tracing, and notify exposed employees, vendors, contractor, and members of the public. Demand to bargain, as a COVID-19 outbreak has a substantial impact on conditions of employment. Bargaining guidance may be found here. Call congressional representatives and the senators in your state to inform them of the failure the agency has made in containing the virus. https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials Pressure the facility to provide sufficient PPE at the facility. Guidance may be found here. Engage in best practices as a potential whistleblower, including following guidance and enlisting assistance from AFGE General Counsel, (202) 639-6415. Rally for community support. Guidance may be found here. Everyone who is exposed and infected should call OSHA, CDC, and congressional leadership. Call your state Health Department and advise them that you have a case in your agency. This guidance does not address specific case facts nor is it intended to be a substitute for individualized legal advice. This guidance does not create an attorney-client relationship nor is it an agreement to act as a representative in any case. Controlling law is subject to interpretation and/or change and should be reviewed carefully before taking any action, as AFGE is not responsible for errors or omissions in this guidance or any accompanying materials. This guidance is general in nature and has been prepared solely in order to assist AFGE members and officers with respect to COVID outbreaks in the workplace. If you have any questions, please call your AFGE district office. https://www.afge.org/districts/ Joe Mansour [email protected]