Fight Back Against Congressional Attacks on Federal Workers

https://www.afge.org/

The new Congress was just sworn in hours ago – but they’re wasting no time in making our lives as government employees more difficult.

Here’s the situation: Congress is going to introduce the Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency (PAGE) Act. Here’s what this means for you.

• The bill completely changes the federal pay system, and prohibits all pay raises — including annual pay raises — unless you get a 4 or 5 out of 5 performance rating.
• The bill would make all new federal workers “at will,” meaning they can be fired without explanation.
• It would allow immediate suspension for current workers for performance or conduct and only ten days for appeal.
• It would eliminate official time, so that union representatives can no longer work to protect your pay, your benefits or your job during the work day
• It would allow an agency inspector general to haunt you even after you’ve retired.

Please take 2 minutes and write to your Representative to tell them: do NOT cosponsor the PAGE Act.

In solidarity,
J. David Cox Sr.
AFGE National President, https://www.afge.org/