American Federation of Government Employees.
American labor union
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 38
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Judge Susan Illston declined to amend lawsuit claims involving the American Federation of Government Employees.Well supported3 reports
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Union represents employees challenging mass layoffs, while a judge was appointed by President Bill Clinton.Some support49 reports
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A union representing thousands of employees is involved as Donald Trump pushes for the privatization of federal government functions, including TSA operations.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Donald Trump promised support to TSA workers, who are represented by the American Federation of Government Employees.Some support1 report
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The union representing government employees is challenging the administration's executive branch authority regarding the executive order.Well supported9 reports
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Government workers face GOP investigations over dues usage amid high union approval ratings.Some support1 report
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Allegations surfaced that Kimberly Goodwin was involved in the misuse of union funds intended for NIH employee grievance funds by the American Federation of Government Employees.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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At San Francisco International Airport, the TSA Gold+ program has been initiated by Donald Trump, leading to union opposition regarding the privatization of federal functions.Some support1 report
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George W. Bush federalized security, leading to a privatization push that resulted in TSA employment changes at airports.Some support3 reports
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A dispute arose regarding the agency's new rulemaking authority, involving the American Federation of Government Employees and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.Some support1 report
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AFGE filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding harassment at FCC Pollock.Some support1 report
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The administration is targeting the American Federation of Government Employees regarding information leaks.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Union opposed legislation fast-tracked to the House floor, and Speaker Mike Johnson blamed misinformation for the stalled vote.Some support1 report
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The Bureau of Prisons is closing the La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, with union representatives involved.Some support1 report
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Pete Hegseth notified the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) about the termination of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), citing an Executive Order that exempts the Department of Defense from standard labor law.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around American Federation of Government Employees this week
News at the entities that move American Federation of Government Employees most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
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Transportation Security Administration StructuralSkyport is partnering with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to review and implement IT solutions for operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
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Pete Hegseth OperationalTrump threatens military force against Cuba, leading to indictments of Raúl Castro, while Hegseth visits the Guantanamo Bay base.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
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Department of Government Efficiency OperationalElon Musk is involved in Trump's government efficiency initiatives, while Forbes published estimates of his wealth and Bob Lutz commented on his ingenuity.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
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Elon Musk OperationalA discussion regarding universal high income support and cost of living issues took place in New York City involving Elon Musk.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
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DHS OperationalDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves American Federation of Government Employees
Connections
The 30 strongest of 38, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
The union actively challenges and opposes the administration's policies, which include executive orders, loyalty questions, and staff reduction plans.
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Transportation Security Administration Structural
AFGE structurally represents TSA officers while actively opposing agency policies, particularly privatization and operational transparency.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
AFGE uses its collective power to litigate and advocate against FEMA's operational decisions regarding staffing and budget cuts.
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Democracy Forward Operational
The two groups actively collaborate, joining lawsuits and supporting each other's causes against the executive branch.
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Department of Government Efficiency Operational
The department's agency dismantling actions directly cause hardships for the civil servants represented by the union.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
Pete Hegseth formally notified the American Federation of Government Employees of the termination of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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DHS Operational
AFGE is actively challenging DHS staffing cuts and policies through legal action and organized pushback.
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Kimberly Goodwin Transactional
Kimberly Goodwin served as president of the American Federation of Government Employees and misused union funds for personal enrichment.
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Elon Musk Operational
Musk's actions are shown to influence the operational environment and members represented by the AFGE union.
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TSA Operational
The union represents government employees and engages in policy advocacy regarding TSA operations, such as job cuts and privatization.
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Kara Voorhies Transactional
A is involved in a deposition concerning a lawsuit filed against B regarding spending issues.
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DSA Structural
DSA provides organizational support to the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) as a union.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Transactional
The entities are currently involved in a specific legal action, a lawsuit, concerning civil rights issues.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Operational
AFGE functions as the union representing federal employees within the operational scope of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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National Federation of Federal Employees Operational
Both organizations have engaged in joint legal action by filing a lawsuit.
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Tampa International Airport Operational
The union is actively opposing the privatization plans for the airport.
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Union Bank Operational
Union Bank provides services to employees of the National Institutes of Health, a constituency represented by the AFGE union.
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Orlando International Airport Mentioned together
A gained information regarding B's privatization status through a flyer encountered at the airport.
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National Institutes of Health Structural
The union represents NIH employee grievance funds, establishing a formal labor relationship.
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Congress Structural
AFGE advocates to Congress regarding issues pertaining to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Operational
The American Federation of Government Employees and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service are involved in a dispute over the agency's new rulemaking authority.
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House Operational
The American Federation of Government Employees opposed legislation being fast-tracked to the House floor.
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George W. Bush Shared context
George W. Bush's historical policies regarding federal security and privatization are discussed within the context of the federal workforce.
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Des Moines International Airport Shared context
The entities share a context of government regulation and employment within the transportation sector.
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Boston Shared context
The matter concerning AFGE was heard and ruled upon by a judge located in Boston.
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Federal Labor Relations Authority Operational
The American Federation of Government Employees is actively challenging policy changes regulated by the Federal Labor Relations Authority through legal action.
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Massachusetts Shared context
The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit challenging a hiring policy within Massachusetts.
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James Lankford Transactional
AFGE provides organized support for specific legislative initiatives championed by Lankford.
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Social Security Administration Structural
AFGE functions as the representative body for employees within the SSA agency.
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Susan Illston Transactional
Susan Illston, acting as a judge, declined to amend lawsuit claims involving the American Federation of Government Employees.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Judge Susan Illston declined to amend lawsuit claims involving the American Federation of Government Employees.
- Union represents employees challenging mass layoffs, while a judge was appointed by President Bill Clinton.
- Donald Trump promised support to TSA workers, who are represented by the American Federation of Government Employees.
- The union representing government employees is challenging the administration's executive branch authority regarding the executive order.
- Government workers face GOP investigations over dues usage amid high union approval ratings.
- Allegations surfaced that Kimberly Goodwin was involved in the misuse of union funds intended for NIH employee grievance funds by the American Federation of Government Employees.
August 2026
4 events- Executive order strips collective bargaining rights from the American Federation of Government Employees.
- At San Francisco International Airport, the TSA Gold+ program has been initiated by Donald Trump, leading to union opposition regarding the privatization of federal functions.
- George W. Bush federalized security, leading to a privatization push that resulted in TSA employment changes at airports.
- A dispute arose regarding the agency's new rulemaking authority, involving the American Federation of Government Employees and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
July 2026
5 events- A union representing thousands of employees is involved as Donald Trump pushes for the privatization of federal government functions, including TSA operations.
- AFGE filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding harassment at FCC Pollock.
- Union opposed legislation fast-tracked to the House floor, and Speaker Mike Johnson blamed misinformation for the stalled vote.
- The Bureau of Prisons is closing the La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, with union representatives involved.
- Pete Hegseth notified the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) about the termination of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), citing an Executive Order that exempts the Department of Defense from standard labor law.