http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afgeA radio show produced by the American Federation of Government Employees, the nation's largest union for federal and D.C. government workers. Tune in every Friday at 10 a.m. on www.federalnewsradio.com or on demand at www.insidegovernmentradio.org. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:15:00 GMTFri, 10 Dec 2010 19:03:26 GMTPoliticsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9382e023-2d70-48f3-acc1-fe269d1066a9_26535_374414939769_135081079769_3484952_3854955_n.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afgeA radio show produced by the American Federation of Government Employees, the nation's largest union for federal and D.C. government workers. Tune in every Friday at 10 a.m. on www.federalnewsradio.com or on demand at www.insidegovernmentradio.org. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics,afge,intern,labor,destiny williams,health care,inside government,necole jackson,one nation,bill fletcherInside GovernmentnoA radio show produced by the American Federation of Government Employees, the nation's largest union for federal and D.C. government workers. Tune in every Fridepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/12/10/afge-on-blog-talk-radioHobbieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/12/10/afge-on-blog-talk-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/12/10/afge-on-blog-talk-radioFri, 10 Dec 2010 19:03:26 GMTAFGE on Blog Talk RadioHost Tyrone Bristol sits with AFGE Accounting Services Team Leader Fronnie Barlow to discuss her exciting outside business of being a stock car owner!00:06:00Inside GovernmentnoAFGE,Accounting,Stock Cars,Racing,BusinessHost Tyrone Bristol sits with AFGE Accounting Services Team Leader Fronnie Barlow to discuss her exciting outside business of being a stock car owner!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/19/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-augusta-thomas-interviewElectionshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/19/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-augusta-thomas-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/19/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-augusta-thomas-interviewTue, 19 Oct 2010 18:57:01 GMTAFGE on Blog Talk Radio: Augusta Thomas InterviewHost Alisha Stewart sits with AFGE Women and Fair Practices National Vice President Augusta Thomas to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections, and to share important voter protection information.00:02:00Inside GovernmentnoAFGE,Politics,Midterm,Election,Augusta ThomasHost Alisha Stewart sits with AFGE Women and Fair Practices National Vice President Augusta Thomas to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-chief-of-staff-brian-dewyngaertPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-chief-of-staff-brian-dewyngaert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-chief-of-staff-brian-dewyngaertTue, 05 Oct 2010 17:31:20 GMTOne Nation March: Interview with AFGE Chief of Staff Brian DeWyngaertHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE Chief of Staff Brian DeWyngaert at the One Nation March on Washington. DeWyngaert talks about AFGE member response from those at the rally and the significance of AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka speaking on the One Nation Stage. 00:03:00Inside GovernmentnoOne Nation,AFGE,AFL-CIO,labor,unionsHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE Chief of Staff Brian DeWyngaert at the One Nation March on Washington. DeWyngaert talks about AFGE member response from thoshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-national-organizer-aj-castillaPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-national-organizer-aj-castilla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-national-organizer-aj-castillaTue, 05 Oct 2010 17:18:58 GMTOne Nation March: Interview with AFGE National Organizer AJ CastillaHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE National Organizer AJ Castilla at the One Nation March on Washington. Castilla gives his reaction to the march and discusses the message he will take back to the AFGE members in the field; particularly Transportation Security Officers. 00:05:00Inside GovernmentnoAFGE,One Nation,Unions,TSO,LaborHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE National Organizer AJ Castilla at the One Nation March on Washington. Castilla gives his reaction to the march and discusseshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-fsed-director-bill-fletcherPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-fsed-director-bill-fletcher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/10/05/one-nation-march-interview-with-afge-fsed-director-bill-fletcherTue, 05 Oct 2010 16:55:37 GMTOne Nation March: Interview with AFGE FSED Director Bill FletcherHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE Field Services and Education Department Director Bill Fletcher at the One Nation March on Washington. Fletcher discusses the turn out at the event, how the rally's momentum can be carried on in the further, and his department's focus on union activism and member education. 00:09:00Inside GovernmentnoOne Nation,Bill Fletcher,AFGE,Union Activism,EducationHost Chelsea Bland interviews AFGE Field Services and Education Department Director Bill Fletcher at the One Nation March on Washington. Fletcher discusses thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/29/afges-new-money-saving-member-benefitsFinancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/29/afges-new-money-saving-member-benefits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/29/afges-new-money-saving-member-benefitsThu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:17 GMTAFGE's New Money-Saving Member BenefitsHost Destiny Williams interviews Mark Williams, national benefits coordinator, about the new members benefits that are great money for saving money. 00:10:00Inside GovernmentnoMark Williams,Destiny Williams,AFGE,Members,BenefitsHost Destiny Williams interviews Mark Williams, national benefits coordinator, about the new members benefits that are great money for saving money.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewsgcoPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewsgco/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewsgcoTue, 27 Jul 2010 15:19:52 GMTSummer Intern Interviews:GCOHost Necole Jackson interviews intern Erica Balkum from the Office of the General Counsel. 00:04:00Inside GovernmentnoNecole Jackson,Erica Balkum,General Counsel,Intern,InterviewHost Necole Jackson interviews intern Erica Balkum from the Office of the General Counsel.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewfsedPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewfsed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviewfsedTue, 27 Jul 2010 15:14:34 GMTSummer Intern Interview:FSEDHost Necole Jackson interviews intern Kelly Saucier from the Field Services and Educations Department. 00:03:00Inside GovernmentnoNecole Jackson,Kelly Saucier,Field Sevices,Education,InternHost Necole Jackson interviews intern Kelly Saucier from the Field Services and Educations Department.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interview-communicationsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interview-communications/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interview-communicationsTue, 27 Jul 2010 15:06:54 GMTSummer Intern Interview: CommunicationsHost Necole Jackson interviews fellow intern Destiny Williams from the Communications Department.00:04:00Inside GovernmentnoNecole Jackson,Intern,Destiny Williams,Communications,InterviewHost Necole Jackson interviews fellow intern Destiny Williams from the Communications Department.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviews-mo-departmentPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviews-mo-department/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/27/summer-intern-interviews-mo-departmentTue, 27 Jul 2010 15:02:19 GMTSummer Intern Interviews: M&O DepartmentCommunication's Destiny Williams interviews intern Daniel Dewyngaert from the Membership and Organization Department. 00:04:00Inside GovernmentnoDestiny Williams,Daniel Dewyngaert,Membership,Organization,internCommunication's Destiny Williams interviews intern Daniel Dewyngaert from the Membership and Organization Department.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/23/afge-on-blog-talk-radioWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/23/afge-on-blog-talk-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/23/afge-on-blog-talk-radioFri, 23 Jul 2010 19:37:13 GMTAFGE on Blog Talk RadioHost Destiny Williams sits down with AFGE Membership and Organization Director Sharon Pinnock to discuss her role as a labor futurist and director of M & O. 00:04:00Inside Governmentnomembership,organiztion,labor,Sharon Pinnock,AFGEHost Destiny Williams sits down with AFGE Membership and Organization Director Sharon Pinnock to discuss her role as a labor futurist and director of M & O.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/06/afges-fight-to-stop-privatization-of-air-force-dining-services-on-inside-governmentPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/06/afges-fight-to-stop-privatization-of-air-force-dining-services-on-inside-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/07/06/afges-fight-to-stop-privatization-of-air-force-dining-services-on-inside-governmentTue, 06 Jul 2010 20:17:34 GMTAFGE's Fight to Stop Privatization of Air Force Dining Services on "Inside Government"Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear about AFGE’s fight against privatization efforts at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska! The show, which originally aired on Friday, July 2, is now available on demand. AFGE Air Force Local 1101 President Dave Owens addressed the Air Force’s efforts to contract out dining services, the agency’s refusal to meet with AFGE on the issue, and five other bases that could face the same contracting out fight. Campaign for America’s Future Fellow Dave Johnson and Media Consortium Director Tracy Van Slyke also appeared on the program. Johnson, who attended CAF’s recent America’s Future Now conference, discussed the foundation of progressive economics and the need to rebuild America’s infrastructure. Van Slyke, co-author of “Beyond the Echo Chamber: How a Networked Progressive Media Can Reshape American Politics” shed light on the future of journalism and maximizing social media networks. Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com. 00:54:00Inside GovernmentnoDave Owens,Dave Johnson,Tracy Van Slyke,social media,AFGETune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear about AFGE’s fight against privatization efforts at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska! The show, whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/29/afge-authors-night-on-inside-governmentBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/29/afge-authors-night-on-inside-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/29/afge-authors-night-on-inside-governmentTue, 29 Jun 2010 16:56:13 GMTAFGE Authors Night on "Inside Government"Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" radio show to hear interviews from AFGE's Authors Night! The event featured AFGE Deputy General Counsel Chuck Hobbie, Field Services and Education Department Director Bill Fletcher, and Contract Analyst Tim Shorrock. The show, which originally aired on Friday, June 25, is now available on demand. Hobbie, Fletcher, and Shorrock discussed their books including: -- "Buffalo Wings" (Hobbie) -- "Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor and a New Path Toward Social Justice" (Fletcher) -- "Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing" (Shorrock) "Inside Government" TV also covered the event, featuring an interview with "Solidarity Divided" author Bill Fletcher. Watch the interview here. Finally, Deanna Zandt, author of "Share This! How You Will Change the World with Social Networking" addressed social networking and its impact on the future. Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and iTunes!00:54:00Inside GovernmentnoChuck Hobbie,Bill Fletcher,Tim Shorrock,Deanna Zandt,authorsTune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" radio show to hear interviews from AFGE's Authors Night! The event featured AFGE Deputy General Counsel Chuck Hobbie,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/progressives-at-americas-future-now-conference-tackle-health-care-jobs-and-financial-reform-on-iPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/progressives-at-americas-future-now-conference-tackle-health-care-jobs-and-financial-reform-on-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/progressives-at-americas-future-now-conference-tackle-health-care-jobs-and-financial-reform-on-iMon, 28 Jun 2010 20:59:52 GMTProgressives at America’s Future Now Conference Tackle Health Care, Jobs, and Financial Reform on “ITune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean, Georgia State Senator Nan Grogan Orrock, CrooksAndLiars.com Managing Editor David Neiwert, and Campaign for America’s Future Research Director Eric Lotke! The show, which originally aired on Friday, June 11, is now available on demand. Dean discussed DFA’s Move Your Money campaign, which encourages people to invest in community banks and financial institutions instead of large national banks. Orrock highlighted women in politics and progressive women legislators, as well as her role in the working families’ coalition with other state legislators. Neiwert provided an inside look at his book, “Over the Cliff: How Obama’s Election Drove the Right Insane.” Finally, Lotke spoke about CAF’s America’s Future Now conference, which analyzed the progressive movement’s work on health care, the economy, and job creation. Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and iTunes! 00:54:00Inside GovernmentnoHealth care,Management systems,Democracy for America,Cab rides,Pay and BenefitsTune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean, Georgia State Senator Nan Grogan Orrock, CrooksAndLiars.com Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/insourcing-financial-reform-and-the-gulf-oil-spill-on-inside-governmentPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/insourcing-financial-reform-and-the-gulf-oil-spill-on-inside-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/insourcing-financial-reform-and-the-gulf-oil-spill-on-inside-governmentMon, 28 Jun 2010 20:52:27 GMTInsourcing, Financial Reform, and the Gulf Oil Spill on "Inside Government"Tune in now to AFGE’s "Inside Government" radio show to hear Common Cause President & CEO and former U.S. Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.), AFGE Legislative Representative John Threlkeld, and OurFuture.org Executive Editor Isaiah Poole! The show, which originally aired on Friday, June 4, is now available on demand. Congressman Edgar discussed Common Cause’s efforts to reform campaign finance laws and its support of the national popular vote to determine presidential elections. He also shared his thoughts on the Supreme Court’s decision to allow corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns. Threlkeld addressed AFGE’s latest win on Capitol Hill with the passage of the Sarbanes and Perriello amendments to the FY 2011 National Defense Authorization Act, which promote insourcing and good government. Poole previewed the upcoming America’s Future Now conference June 7 - 9. Poole also addressed the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Elena Kagen’s Supreme Court nomination, and financial reform. Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and iTunes! 00:54:00Inside GovernmentnoBob Edgar,Isaiah Poole,Our Furture,Common Cause,John ThrelkeldTune in now to AFGE’s "Inside Government" radio show to hear Common Cause President & CEO and former U.S. Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.), AFGE Legislative Representativhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/afge-president-john-gage-discusses-va-downgrades-organizing-drive-on-inside-governmentPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/afge-president-john-gage-discusses-va-downgrades-organizing-drive-on-inside-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/28/afge-president-john-gage-discusses-va-downgrades-organizing-drive-on-inside-governmentMon, 28 Jun 2010 20:47:39 GMTAFGE President John Gage Discusses VA Downgrades, Organizing Drive on "Inside Government"Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear AFGE National President John Gage and 14th District National Vice President Dwight Bowman! The show, which originally aired on Friday, May 28, is now available on demand. President Gage discussed efforts to stop employee downgrades at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and how the measure would have adversely affected thousands of support and clerical workers nationwide. Gage also addressed the work of AFGE’s National VA Council and its impressive May organizing drive, which resulted in an increase of more than 2,000 members. NVP Bowman addressed the union’s support of D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray in his bid for D.C. mayor. To Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. tune in to 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and iTunes! 00:54:00Inside Governmentnopay and benefits,AFGE,John Gage,Dwight Bowman,Inside GovernmentTune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear AFGE National President John Gage and 14th District National Vice President Dwight Bowman! The showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/09/afge-on-blog-talk-radioPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/09/afge-on-blog-talk-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/06/09/afge-on-blog-talk-radioWed, 09 Jun 2010 17:44:10 GMTAFGE on Blog Talk RadioHost Tyrone Bristol speaks with National Secretary-Treasurer of AFGE, J. David Cox. NST Cox discusses his involvement in the new Union Veterans Council, as well as whats new at AFGE.00:04:00Inside GovernmentnoAFGE,J David Cox,Union Veterans Council,Rights,AFL CIOHost Tyrone Bristol speaks with National Secretary-Treasurer of AFGE, J. David Cox. NST Cox discusses his involvement in the new Union Veterans Council, as wellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/28/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/28/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/28/afge-on-blog-talk-radio-1Fri, 28 May 2010 15:08:09 GMTAFGE on Blog Talk RadioAs the 2010 D.C. mayoral race progresses, host Tyrone Bristol speaks with Enid Doggett and Emily Ryan of AFGE to gather their opinion on incumbent Adrian Fenty's performance as Mayor thus far, as well as his prospects for the future.00:06:00Inside GovernmentnoDC Government,DC Mayoral Race,Adrian Fenty,Election,AFGEAs the 2010 D.C. mayoral race progresses, host Tyrone Bristol speaks with Enid Doggett and Emily Ryan of AFGE to gather their opinion on incumbent Adrian Fenty'http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ongoing-crisis-at-nations-federal-prison-system-toPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ongoing-crisis-at-nations-federal-prison-system-to/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ongoing-crisis-at-nations-federal-prison-system-toMon, 24 May 2010 17:13:09 GMTONGOING CRISIS AT NATION’S FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE DISCUSSED ON AFGE'S RADIO SHOWSerious staffing and funding shortfalls and an increase in violence at the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Bryan Lowry will address the circumstances around a recent assault at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, which resulted in injuries to four correctional officers and prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to provide assistance outside the facility. Lowry also will discuss the critical staffing and funding shortages at BOP, which he says have left the agency with a 5:1 inmate-to-staff ratio, significantly higher than the 3.7:1 ratio in 1997. GovLoop Founder and President Steve Ressler then will provide an inside look at the social media platform, which he describes as a cross between Facebook and LinkedIn for government workers. Ressler also will shed light on GovLoop’s charitable causes, his passion for public service, and ideas for making government work better. For more information on how to join GovLoop, please visit www.govloop.com. 00:45:00Inside Governmentnoprisons,BOP,Staffing,GovLoop,social mediaSerious staffing and funding shortfalls and an increase in violence at the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Govhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ssa-backlog-federal-protective-service-contractor-Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ssa-backlog-federal-protective-service-contractor-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/24/ssa-backlog-federal-protective-service-contractor-Mon, 24 May 2010 17:06:09 GMTSSA BACKLOG, FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE CONTRACTOR SECURITY CONCERNS TO BE ADDRESSED ON AFGE RADIO SService delivery issues and the significant claims backlog at the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski, who recently testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, will examine SSA’s service delivery problems as well as the significant claims backlog at the agency. Skwierczynski will make the case for increased staffing at SSA and congressional oversight of the agency’s service delivery practices. AFGE Federal Protective Service (FPS) Local 918 President David Wright then will address the possibility FPS could federalize its 15,000 contract security guards, a move the union supports. Wright also will discuss reports of contractor failings and strategies to reform FPS, which is responsible for securing federal buildings. Lastly, AFGE Labor Relations Specialist Milly Rodriguez will detail the toxic lead contamination at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. The contamination is believed to be caused by a Secret Service shooting range in the building’s basement. Rodriguez will discuss EPA’s response to the situation, the cleanup process, and protective measures for employees. 00:45:00Inside GovernmentnoSSA,backlog,FPS,security,FPSService delivery issues and the significant claims backlog at the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be discussed this week on the American Federation ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/07/avatar-director-james-cameron-to-discuss-climate-cPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/07/avatar-director-james-cameron-to-discuss-climate-c/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/05/07/avatar-director-james-cameron-to-discuss-climate-cFri, 07 May 2010 16:51:41 GMT“AVATAR” DIRECTOR JAMES CAMERON TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ON AFGE RADIO SHOWAvatar” Director James Cameron, Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) will be featured this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, April 30 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. Cameron, who recently visited Capitol Hill to discuss the threat of climate change, will share his thoughts on U.S. environmental policy and his role in the climate change debate. Berry then will discuss the need for strong labor/management relations in the federal government, while Warner will address the valuable work of federal employees. But first, listeners will hear from AFGE Membership and Organization Director Sharon Pinnock, who will detail AFGE’s significant membership growth – a number that now tops 250,000. Pinnock also will provide an update on AFGE’s fight to secure collective bargaining rights for Transportation Security Officers. Hooks Book Events President Perry Pidgeon Hooks will discuss her work promoting authors Lee Woodruff, Muhammad Yunus, and former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker. Lastly, First Command Financial Advisor Bob Hill will highlight strategies federal employees can implement to help secure their financial futures. 00:45:00Inside Governmentnofederal employees,environmental policy,labor,managment,financeAvatar” Director James Cameron, Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) will be featured this week on the American Fedehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-shortcomings-at-deparPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-shortcomings-at-depar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-shortcomings-at-deparTue, 27 Apr 2010 18:22:16 GMT“INSIDE GOVERNMENT” TO EXAMINE SHORTCOMINGS AT DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICESThe dire need for reform at the District’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. AFGE D.C. government Local 383 President Johnnie Walker, who has worked with juveniles for more than 30 years, most recently at DYRS, will address the critical situation at the overcrowded agency. With more than 800 committed youths at DYRS, Walker will discuss how overpopulation at the agency can lead to increased violence throughout the city. AFGE members from around the country then will highlight their most pressing issues, ranging from D.C. government privatization efforts to inadequate staffing throughout the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Guests include AFGE Environmental Protection Agency Local 3607 President Karen Kellen and Legislative Advocate Dave Christensen, Department of Defense Local 2516 Secretary-Treasurer Susie Peru, and Bureau of Prisons Local 1302 Treasurer Mike Schnobrich. But first, Economic Policy Institute’s Josh Bivens will discuss the new health care legislation and its impact on the economy in the years ahead. Bivens also will address the need to increase job growth before tackling the federal deficit. 00:45:00Inside GovernmentnoInside Government,AFGE,DoD,DC Government,health careThe dire need for reform at the District’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Governmehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-impact-of-health-carePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-impact-of-health-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/inside-government-to-examine-impact-of-health-careTue, 27 Apr 2010 18:15:34 GMT“INSIDE GOVERNMENT” TO EXAMINE IMPACT OF HEALTH CARE REFORM ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEESThe impact of health care reform on federal employees and their families will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, April 16 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. AFGE Legislative and Political Director Beth Moten will address the new health care legislation and what it means for federal employees-– now and in the future. Moten will discuss in detail the following: Health care benefits for adult children of federal employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program The excise tax that starts in 2018 Closing the Medicare “doughnut hole” for seniors Philip Dine, author of “State of the Unions: How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle Class, Improve our Economy, and Regain Political Influence,” then will discuss the importance of today’s labor movement for the middle class and U.S. economy. Dine also will address communications strategies for unions and how that impacts labor’s involvement in American politics. Lastly, Dine will share his thoughts on the future of labor and ways unions can increase membership levels. 00:45:00Inside GovernmentnoAFGE,health care,Inside Government,Beth Moten,Philip DineThe impact of health care reform on federal employees and their families will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/dc-council-chairman-vincent-gray-to-be-featured-onPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/dc-council-chairman-vincent-gray-to-be-featured-on/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/afge/2010/04/27/dc-council-chairman-vincent-gray-to-be-featured-onTue, 27 Apr 2010 15:53:52 GMTD.C. COUNCIL CHAIRMAN VINCENT GRAY TO BE FEATURED ON “INSIDE GOVERNMENT"District of Columbia Council Chairman Vincent Gray will be featured this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. Gray, who recently announced his candidacy for D.C. mayor, will discuss juvenile violence, educational improvements, and his thoughts on labor/management relations. Gray also will shed light on reports of a $34 million D.C. Public Schools budget surplus that was discovered only after hundreds of teachers lost their jobs. AFGE National Secretary-Treasurer J. David Cox, 8th District National Vice President Jane Nygaard, and Legislative Representative Marilyn Park then will discuss the fight to obtain equal bargaining rights for all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees. AFGE supports H.R. 949, which would provide full collective bargaining rights for physicians, dentists, registered nurses and other VA health care professionals covered by the Title 38 personnel system. Cox, Nygaard, and Park also will preview National Nurses Week May 6 – 12. Inside GovernmentnoPay and Benefits,AFGE,J David Cox,Jane Nygaard,Marilyn ParkDistrict of Columbia Council Chairman Vincent Gray will be featured this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” rad