American Federation of Government Employees
Coverage of American Federation of Government Employees in the Nexus archive.
- US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
A civil rights agency faced a lawsuit for suspending federal class discrimination complaints, including one involving female prison guards accused of sexual harassment. The EEOC stated that the suspension was an "isolated incident" issued in error, but plaintiffs countered that the timing and scope of the order suggested it applied to multiple stalled class actions against agencies like the FBI and Department of Defense.
- Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case. The EEOC has suspended all federal-sector class complaints indefinitely, affecting cases like one involving harassment by inmates at a Louisiana federal prison. The agency's actions are part of broader policy changes under President Donald Trump.
- Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has suspended all federal-sector class complaints, including a case by two female prison employees and a labor union against the Federal Bureau of Prisons over claims of widespread sexual harassment. The plaintiffs argue the suspension undermines civil rights protections for federal workers under the EEOC's revised enforcement priorities under President Donald Trump.
- 3 US airports plan to replace TSA agents with private contractors in a bid to reduce disruptions to passengers — see the list
Three US airports (Des Moines, Charleston, and Tampa) will adopt TSA Gold+, a public-private partnership replacing TSA agents with private contractors to improve efficiency. The program follows past government shutdowns that caused TSA staffing shortages and long wait times, contrasting with airports using private screeners under the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). The union AFGE criticized the move, arguing it risks safety and jobs.
- Union objects to Trump administration move to privatize security at Tampa International Airport
The union representing transportation security officers criticizes the Trump administration and Tampa International Airport for planning to privatize security operations via TSA Gold+ in 2027. The program would shift security screening and technology management to private contractors, with TSA oversight. Airport officials argue the move supports modernization and operational resilience.