19 Oct 2023

Labor Leaders Call on Bureau of Prisons Director to Prevent Pay Cuts at Thomson Federal Prison

By Michael Newberger

WASHINGTON DC (October 19, 2023) — Labor leaders are joining the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) — the largest union representing Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional officers — are calling on BOP Director Collete Peters to retain the retention-pay incentive at Thomson Federal Prison in Illinois.

03 Apr 2023

American Federation of Government Employees Local 2119: Rock Island Arsenal Employees Outraged Over Forced Contract

By Michael Newberger

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2023) — The working people of Rock Island Arsenal are facing the implementation of a disastrous contract today, April 3, that could affect both morale and turn-over at the arsenal.

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