AFGE Local 3911 USEPA Region 2

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when 250,000 African American slaves in Texas were declared free by the U.S. government more than two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The incremental end of slavery marked the beginning of a new struggle for economic liberation and equality, and in far too many ways that struggle continues today.

On this Freedom Day, we remember that our words of solidarity are only as powerful as the actions that accompany them.

Last weekend, Local 3911 traveled to Chicago for the Labor Notes Conference, joining 4000+ union members from around the world to learn from one another and grow the labor movement!

We built connections with EPA worker-organizers from around the country, helped chart the future of the Federal Unionists Network alongside federal workers from 30+ agencies and 60+ locals, and attended (and spoke at!) a bunch of awesome conference sessions.

NYC members, let’s go to happy hour! Join AFGE 3911 on Thursday, May 28th from 5-7pm at Serafina’s Tribeca rooftop. RSVP using the bit.ly on the flyer ☀️

Thank you to those journalist that have covered and continue to cover federal union workers’ battles while also fighting for their own unions!

Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for DOGE, federal workforce coverage It’s the second time The Post has won the prestigious award in five years. Former staff photographer Jahi Chikwendiu also won for feature photography.

Our elected delegates closed out this May Day week at the AFGE District 2 Caucus! We connected with our union siblings from AFGE locals across the district, and we elected key positions, including our National Vice President. We even got a beach walk in between sessions 🐚

Our members marched down Broadway with thousands of labor movement allies this afternoon to unite in solidarity on May Day!

We also debuted our union’s new tshirts—be on the lookout for them at future events 👀

After the march, the United Federation of Teachers generously hosted public and private sector unions at its headquarters, celebrating our members’ fight to defend the federal service. Our Secretary Maya Greally spoke about the specific challenges we face as EPA workers and federal unionists.

On May Day and every day, while our union rights are under attack.

May Day Crafting was a success! Can’t wait to wear these on Friday. We’ll have a button and a bracelet waiting for you at Washington Square Park at 4PM!

The origins of May Day and Labor Day are intertwined in U.S. labor history! Check out this article from history professor Jeffrey Sklansky to learn more:

Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America • Iowa Capital Dispatch A crusade for the eight-hour day brought together the diverse coalition of labor groups that created Labor Day and May Day in the 1880s.

From NYC to San Juan, we can stand in solidarity with the labor movement this Friday and be ! Use this map to find the event closest to you. And if you're near NYC, come to Washington Square Park at 4PM and march behind our banner!

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This Friday, AFGE 3911 will stand with our fellow unions and allies and, in the true spirit of May Day, demand better working conditions! We Will Not Be Silent.