American Federation of Government Employees
Power in Voices
AFGE proudly represents 750,000 federal and D.C. government workers across the United States and the world. Members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) can be found in almost every federal agency and every function of government. We work for America.
Who We Are
AFGE represents over 750,000 workers in nearly every agency of the federal and D.C. governments, spread across over 900 local unions.
Our members are nurses, correctional officers, doctors, Social Security professionals, TSA agents, law enforcement officers, park rangers, and so much more. While we represent almost every type of federal employee, the agencies with the highest memberships are the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Together, we fight for dignity, safety, and fairness on the job so government can more effectively serve the American people.
AFL-CIO Affiliation
AFGE is proud to stand with our fellow union members across the country and has been affiliated with the AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation, since 1932. We believe that the House of Labor is strongest when all working people stand together. Since 1997, all AFGE locals have been affiliated with their respective state federations.
What We Do
AFGE provides legal representation, technical expertise, and informational services for the hundreds of thousands of federal and D.C. government workers who are our members. We train our members to become activists at their workplace and in their communities, help them make their voices heard in media at the local, regional, and national level, keep them up-to-date on the benefits that come with their union membership, and are the nation’s leading legislative advocate for federal and D.C. government workers.
Our Leaders and Organization
National Leadership
- National President Everett Kelley
- National Secretary-Treasurer Eric Bunn Sr.
- National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices Jeremy Lannan
AFGE is comprised of 12 geographic districts representing every state, U.S. territory and the District of Columbia. Each district has its own elected national vice president and a field office located in the district. Our union is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The three elected executive officers and the 12 elected national vice presidents make up our National Executive Council. We are also made up of 70 agency-based councils and 936 locals.
Why You Should Join AFGE
The Benefits of Joining AFGE
By becoming an AFGE member, you’ll join the 750,000 government employees represented by AFGE who are fighting for better pay, retirement, and job security. AFGE members also receive support on and off the job, exclusive benefits, and a voice in our legislative process.
Together, we work to build a government that delivers for the American people and recognizes the vital work that employees like you do.
Become a Member Today
To get started, fill out, print, and sign 1158 form then get it back to one of your representatives, It's just that easy.
Exclusive Benefits
https://www.afge.org/member-benefits/
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AFGE members are eligible for a range of benefits, including:
- Prescription Drug Discount Cards
- Discounted Dental and Vision health services
- Special mortgage programs
- Discounts on travel, entertainment and electronics
- Life insurance and retirement planning services
- Identify Theft Protection
- And much more!
A Voice on Capitol Hill
When you join AFGE, not only do you amplify your voice on the job, you amplify it in our democracy. At a time when corporations and moneyed interests seek to drown out the concerns of working people in our legislative process to profit from the government services you provide, our members and staff work tirelessly to make sure federal employees are heard by our elected officials.
Our members and staff represent you and your fellow government employees to our elected officials in congressional districts nationwide and in our nation’s capital. AFGE members and leaders meet yearly in Washington, D.C. for our Legislative & Grassroots Mobilization Conference, where they engage our representatives and senators in person to advocate for America’s federal employees.
Winning Together
With over 750,000 represented employees, we are America’s most influential union of federal and D.C. government employees. Our members and staff work directly with agencies to improve working conditions, lobby in the halls of power at the White House and U.S. Capitol, and litigate in court for government employees.
When you join AFGE, you join a community of hundreds of thousands of your fellow federal workers as well as build power at your worksite and in your community, state, and country. As an AFGE member, you will have peace of mind knowing that you are not alone in the fight for fair treatment at your agency. Union membership also means you are eligible for multiple financial and personal benefits. Our members come from all backgrounds and walks of life, united in building a government that works for working people.
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