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Events
Meetings, socials, and celebrations across the Local.
Events Mental Wellness Symposium: 6 Critical Reasons to Attend on June 28
Prince William County, VA — In light of recent federal workforce layoffs impacting Northern Virginia, a dedicated coalition of community advocates, mental health experts, and local leaders are coming…
Events Key Takeaways from the Jan 29 Town Hall: Telework, Return to Office, and OPM’s Offer
Thank you for attending our town hall on January 29, 2025, to discuss the threats to telework and Elon Musk’s so-called “deferred resignation” offer. Like many of you, we share the frustration of not…
Events New Performance Standards Town Hall: A Time for Union Solidarity
On Thursday, August 22nd, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m., AFGE Local 17 will host a pivotal town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming performance standards for Board attorneys for FY 2025. This meeting is…
Events Lunch and Learn: Exploring Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation in 2024
Join us on Wednesday, May 1st, for a focused Lunch and Learn session on Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation. Featured speaker Jenny Pratt, an AFGE attorney, will share insights on securing…
Happy Hour Local 17 Spring Party Pictures
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 AFGE Local 17 hosted its annual spring party at Agua 301, a vibrant and trendy restaurant located in the heart of the Navy Yard. It was a joyous occasion, as we welcomed a…
Events Oversight of Federal Agencies’ Post-Pandemic Telework Policies
On September 14, 2023, at 10:00 am in 2154 Rayburn, an essential discussion on the "Oversight of Federal Agencies’ Post-Pandemic Telework Policies" will take place. Organized by the Subcommittee on…
Events Silo Break lunch and learn on Efficiency with Margaret Riley and Benton Komins
Please join Margaret Riley and AFGE Steward Benton Komins to share their efficiency tips with decision writing for Board attorneys. Their goal is to help everyone get off to a great start with…
Events Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar
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Events Special Interest to Board Attorney Union Members
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10am, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the George v. McDonough lawsuit to consider the scope of the “clear and unmistakable error” standard of review for…
Events Proud to Serve Veterans! Save My VA!
As our AFGE National VA Council negotiating team led by Council President Alma Lee and representing 283,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs continue contract negotiations, the Dept of…
Events AFGE Local 17 March 2022 Membership Meeting Zoom Call
Our next membership meeting will be held this Thursday, March 24, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. The agenda will include reports from the various committees, the Treasurer’s report, new business, and any…