Our Local Officers manage the internal operation of the Local to the benefit of the members which includes finances, administration, and enforcing and implementing AFGE policies and procedures, planning, recruiting, etc. Also, the officers participate in negotiations with the agency (i.e. Demand to Bargain (DTB), and Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs)).
Union stewards help union members to resolve workplace issues, grievances, provide information about rights, benefits, provide training, mentoring, guidance, and participate in negotiations for better working conditions and outcomes for members.