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EPA employees put names to ‘declaration of dissent’ over agency moves under Trump
US environment agency employees say Trump administration undermining mission
After His Trump Blowup, Musk May Be Out. But DOGE Is Just Getting Started..
E.P.A. union member speaks out about attacks from the Trump Administration.
45 senators sign letter supporting union rights for federal agencies, including E.P.A.
Hundreds rally in support of Duluth EPA lab
Protest draws large crowd at Duluth EPA Lab
In Chicago, US EPA workers protest Trump, say rollbacks will put ‘every American at risk’
Federal workers rally against job cuts for EPA by DOGE
Chicago EPA workers call for increased staffing levels
Congress sends letter in support of EPA and opposing RIFs and staff reductions
EPA Letter to Protect Health and Safety – 03.10.25
Legionella Bacteria, Lead Found in EPA Chicago Offices’ Drinking Water
AFGE Local 704 Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
EPA Union Responds to SCOTUS Rulings Gutting Environmental Regulation
Hatch Act Training Slides
We have a new contract as of June 13, 2024!
The 2024 Union Picnic is July 31, 2024 at 5pm. Please check your email for a link to join us.
Final Ratification of all Collective Bargaining Agreement Articles
AFGE Speaks Out on the New OPM Rule That Opposes Schedule F
13 New Articles Just Ratified
The Local 704/AFGE Council 238 vote to ratify the AFGE EPA tentatively agreed-to contract articles
AFGE Local 704 Bargaining Contract Ratification
Executive Order Ruling – Call NOW!!!
Administrator Wheeler asked to support a fair contract for employees at national environmental awards ceremony
July 8th, Today was tough
AFGE Local 704 Statement on EPA’s July 8, 2019 “contract”
Local Assistance Available to Federal Employees During Shutdown
Attend AFGE Rally to End the Trump Shutdown: Thurs, Jan. 10, Noon, Federal Plaza, Chicago
Other News
AFGE News
EPA staff braces for Friday reorganization announcement
Source: AFGE News
Published on 2025-05-07
EPA reups offers for staffers to quit
Source: AFGE News
Published on 2025-05-07
Already more than 1,000 workers down, EPA tries to convince others to depart
Source: AFGE News
Published on 2025-05-07
Hundreds of EPA employees face layoffs or transfers
Source: AFGE News
Published on 2025-05-07
AFGE Newsletter
AFGE Newsletter September 2023 – Shutdown Edition
EPA Union Warns of Impending Public Health, Environmental Emergency Without Federal Budget Deal
Government Shutdown
AFGE Newsletter September 2023 – Shutdown Edition
EPA Union Warns of Impending Public Health, Environmental Emergency Without Federal Budget Deal
Talking Points & Sample Script Around Government Shutdown
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Legionella Bacteria, Lead Found in EPA Chicago Offices’ Drinking Water
AFGE Speaks Out on the New OPM Rule That Opposes Schedule F