Learn About the Drive to 325
May 21, 2024
We're thrilled to launch our "Drive to 325" campaign, a journey fueled by the power of our incredible union.
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AFGE is asking lawmakers to repeal two controversial rules that have caused public servants to lose two-thirds or even the entire amount of their Social Security benefits.
The government pension offset (GPO) and the windfall elimination provision (WEP), which have been in place since 1983, were the topic of discussion at a recent hearing held by the House Ways and Means Committee’s subcommittee on Social Security.
These two provisions should be repealed because:
Social Security benefits are modest to begin with – the average is currently about $1,780 a month, not enough to meet the basic needs in many areas. Benefits are also lower than those in many developed nations. Social Security benefits need to be expanded, not cut. And one way to do that is to eliminate the GPO and WEP so that working families receive the fair benefits they have paid into. AFGE is submitting our written testimony for the record.
We're thrilled to launch our "Drive to 325" campaign, a journey fueled by the power of our incredible union.
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Congratulations to the employees at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for a new, historic, seven-year contract.
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AFGE is urging Congress to extend law enforcement officer status to federal police officers so they can retire with dignity.
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