From the AFGE Local 2883 family to you and yours, we wish you a warm and joyous holiday season. ☃️

Over the past week, more media outlets are covering the growing challenges around reasonable accommodations. This increased visibility underscores the importance of our advocacy and pushing for the elusive radical transparency. Check out the links in the thread below to read more. ⬇️ (1/2)

🚨 New artist drop! Meet *RAnsky* - creating bold, clear infographics to help you understand your rights to *Reasonable Accommodations* at CDC. AltCDC is sharing their work so everyone can access the info. Thread starts here 👇♿️✨

💉✨ Get your shot, don’t delay, It keeps the bad germs far away. Our CDC heroes lead the fight, Protecting health by day and night! AFGE Local 2883 proudly stands with them. 🌍✊ #VaccinesWork #UnionStrong #PublicHealth

💉✨ Just like Jedi guard the galaxy, CDC public health workers protect us with vaccines + science. AFGE Local 2883 stands with these everyday heroes. #UnionStrong #VaccinesWork

In tough times, it is important to practice gratitude & find things that bring us joy. This year, we are immensely grateful for our fellow union members, all of our colleagues, and our families and friends who have supported us. We'd love to hear what you are grateful for & what brings you joy!

On this Public Health Thank You Day, we're INCREDIBLY thankful for public health workers around the world - And of course, current and former CDC workers and CDC leaders. In many ways, our work and experience is needed now more than ever. We see you and we appreciate you!

The CDC Mutual Aid Network helps colleagues who have lost their income and are facing financial hardship. Stand with them to support our public health workforce. ➡️To learn more and donate: cdcresourceportal.org/donate ➡️For resources: cdcresourceportal.org/resources

🇺🇸 Today is Veterans Day 🇺🇸 To our veterans: you deserve so much better: affordable housing, mental health care, food security, and more. Thank you for fighting for us. We are fighting for you Want to honor veterans? Consider donating/volunteering at local/national veterans helping veterans programs

Did you know that about 25% of Federal workers are Veterans? It takes a special kind of dedication to serve your country in uniform and then come back for another tour of duty. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your dedicated public service. Happy Veterans' Day!

The L2883 Members’ Monthly Meeting is coming up! Because of Veterans’ Day, November’s meeting date has been adjusted and will be held on: 🗓️ Thursday, November 13, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 pm–6:30 pm ET A Zoom invite will be sent to all members. Hope to see you there!

Read AFGE Local 2883’s statement on the government shutdown:

"I want people to know that there is help out there." We've started to collect and share stories from some of our fund recipients. Here's one from Susan, who worked for CDC for more than 20 years before she was abruptly fired in February: www.cdcresourceportal.org/stories/from...

Thanks to generous donations from people like you, CDC Mutual Aid has raised more than $60,000. And as of this week we've passed another big milestone: We've given more than $50K to help fired/RIFed CDC employees. 👏 Check out the latest numbers (updated weekly): www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

Public servants do just that, serve the public. It’s in our character. Thank you, furloughed Feds, for continuing to give back.

🎉 A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in AFGE v. OMB has been granted, pausing Reduction-in-Force (RIF) actions. The nationwide ruling applies to federal programs that include workers (members and bargaining unit) represented by AFGE, AFSCME, NFFE, SEIU, NAGE, NTEU, IFPTE, or AFT. (1/2)

Tomorrow! Bring your mat and water bottle and join L2883 for Yoga with Amanda! Saturday, October 25, 2 pm, at the Decatur Library (215 Sycamore St). Registration is required: events.dekalblibrary.org/event/14579125

✊ Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2–5 pm, at Napoleon’s Grill in Decatur! ✊ Solidarity Saturday is a regular event to meet with our fellow union members. Bring a friend, even if they’re not a union member, so they can see what we’re all about! RSVP now: bit.ly/46LJmg6

Good news for those (illegally) RIFed - & another reason to join your local union A federal court just clarified that its restraining order protects even more feds from RIFs during the shutdown -- including those in unions their agencies stopped recognizing (illegally, btw). #CollectivePower

Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.

Did someone ask for more pictures? Here are a few from our friends in Decatur, GA. #NoKings Enjoy these and share your favorite signs you saw today. #USAnotRFK #CDC #HHS #PublicHealth

📢 📢 See AFGE Local 2883’s full press statement on the October 2025 firings at CDC here: www.afge2883ga.org/post/afge-lo... #AFGE #UnionStrong

@myfedbenefits.bsky.social has created a Shutdown Assistance Map, designed to help federal employees find access to resources. You can search by location, sort by category, and add new listings. Check it out and spread the word! myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-ass...

3 ways to support our Fired CDC colleagues: 1. Donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network. 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 2. Get yourself something nice at our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me 3. Share our links!

We won't stand for this administration using hardworking Americans as pawns in a political game. America’s unions will see you in court, President Trump. aflcio.org/press/releas...

#UnionStrong #AFGE2883 📢 Hey CDC! Our tireless union @afge2883ga.bsky.social is busy fighting against illegal RIFs for us The best way to support this is by joining the union: all non-PHS folks, even supervisors, can join More info 👉 www.afge2883ga.org/membersfaqs Join 👉 join.afge.org/L2883

📣 L2883 continues to monitor developments on the federal appropriations lapse and speak out about its adverse impacts on CDC employees. We know folks might have questions. Here are some resources to assist. ⬇️ (1/2)

💛 Federal workers carry a lot on their shoulders. Taking care of ourselves helps us stay strong. Last week, L2883 enjoyed Yoga with Amanda at the Bookstore Gallery during our September Sip & Stretch. 🧘🏽‍♀️🍵 Union strong means caring for one another—on the job and beyond. #AFGE #UnionStrong

🚨 A possible lapse in appropriations is on the horizon. Current federal funding expires September 30, unless Congress acts. AFGE continues to monitor developments and advocate for federal workers. We know folks might have questions and we have linked some resources below to assist. ⬇️ (1/2)

📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 6 - 7pm (Yoga Class); 7 - 9pm (Social Hour) 📍Bookstore Gallery - Edgewood (488 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312) RSVP: bit.ly/4pC1j8p Come for yoga and stay to socialize with our union siblings! Courtesy of our fantastic union AFGE 2883!

✊ AFGE Local 2883 joined the National Public Health Coalition on Capitol Hill! We met with lawmakers, staffers, and AFGE National to spotlight the vital work of public health professionals. Investing in public health protects every community. #AFGE #UnionStrong

💉✨ Get your shot, don’t delay, It keeps the bad germs far away. Our CDC heroes lead the fight, Protecting health by day and night! AFGE Local 2883 proudly stands with them. 🌍✊ #VaccinesWork #UnionStrong #PublicHealth

💉✨ Just like Jedi guard the galaxy, CDC public health workers protect us with vaccines + science. AFGE Local 2883 stands with these everyday heroes. #UnionStrong #VaccinesWork

The CDC Mutual Aid Network helps colleagues who have lost their income and are facing financial hardship. Stand with us to support our public health workforce. ➡️To learn more & donate: cdcresourceportal.org/donate ➡️For resources (now including MSPB and RIF-related): cdcresourceportal.org/resources

Alert! Mark Calendars for Sept 17. Dr Monarez will be testifying in front of Congress, along with @drdebhoury.bsky.social. We will be watching. We know they will speak truth to power. Enjoy this gifted article. Get popcorn & drinks on your grocery list now. #saveHHS #USAnotRFK #savepublichealth

📣 Event reminder! 📣 AFGE Local 2883 is hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, September 10 at 6pm. Hear about what we’ve been doing to support YOU, our fellow CDC workers, and how you can help! Check email for link. Open to all - tell your friends! We hope to see you there!

Unite w/ over 1000 current & former HHS employees (includes CDC) in the call for RFK Jr’s immediate removal as HHS Secretary. saveHHS.org RFK Jr’s attacks on CDC affect health & safety of the nation. Public health is based on evidence & science not personal or political agendas. #USAnotRFK #SaveHHS

Happy Labor Day from AFGE Local 2883! We proudly represent over 2,000 federal employees at the CDC, and we stand with workers everywhere in the fight for fair pay and safe working conditions. www.afge2883ga.org #AFGE2883 #UnionStrong

Tomorrow! Look for Local 2883 at Woodruff Park and come say hi!

Workers over Billionaires! On Thursday, we stood up for public health. On Monday (Labor Day), join Local 2883 at Woodruff Park and stand up for working people everywhere. Look for us in our blue AFGE 2883 shirts (and maybe snag one for yourself!). www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... #unionstrong #afge

Even on the hardest days, ya gotta find joy and silliness. What pathogen would you dress up as? Tonight, I'm feeling a little spirochete action. (The Lyme one! Get your mind out of the gutter 😜)

I have a message to the staff at CDC who have dedicated their careers to protecting Americans from health threats of all kinds: Thank you. Your courage and dedication have improved or saved the lives of people who may not even know it. We’re with you.

Wow. I guess not caring what a bully says about you makes an impact on the people you respect and love. Thanks @firedbutfighting.bsky.social firedbutfighting.org/shop/p/daska...

Workers over Billionaires! On Thursday, we stood up for public health. On Monday (Labor Day), join Local 2883 at Woodruff Park and stand up for working people everywhere. Look for us in our blue AFGE 2883 shirts (and maybe snag one for yourself!). www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... #unionstrong #afge

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), top Dem on the Senate health committee, on this evening's chaos at CDC: “We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what’s left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the ground—he must be fired."

Enough is enough – CDC Director Dr. Monarez chose science over politics. Vaccines save lives—people should not be fired, forced to resign, or shot at, for saying so. We stand firmly with Dr. Monarez, with CDC colleagues, and with all public health workers who refuse to compromise truth for politics

Spread the word from AFGE Local 2883! Public health matters. #savepublichealth #savescience

📣📣📣 You may have heard that unions at CDC are gone, this is not true! ✨ AFGE Local 2883 is active, independent, and committed to representing its members. ✨ Despite these attacks, we’re growing! Since the end of 2024, AFGE Local 2883 has grown from 500 to over 2,300 members. (1/2)

Hi, friends! AFGE Local 2883 is on Bluesky! Learn more about us: afge2883ga.org Join us: join.afge.org/L2883