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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOV'T

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 742537927 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · afge.org
revenue
$412K
expenses
$384K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
8
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF ITS MEMBERS; CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is a labor union representing federal and D.C. government workers. It advocates for its members' rights, engages in contract negotiations, and addresses issues like mental health for first responders and the impact of government shutdowns on workers. The organization also provides training and organizes events for its members.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

AFGE Federal Employee Defense Fund
A fund to support federal employees.
Basic Financial Officer's Training
Online training for financial officers.
First Responders Mental Health Roundtable
A roundtable discussion addressing mental health challenges facing first responders, in partnership with Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and The Gray Matters Collective.
Organizing Lunch & Learns
Events to engage government workers about the importance of being active union members.
QuickBooks Training
Online training for QuickBooks software.
S.T.A.N.D. Conference
An annual conference for members.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Federal Worker Advocacy & Legal Action 6 activities
    • Advocacy for Federal Employee Rights and Benefits
      The organization engages in advocacy efforts to protect the rights and benefits of federal employees, including challenging adverse government actions, raising concerns about policies affecting federal workers, and advocating for fair treatment and compensation.
    • Advocate against termination of collective bargaining agreements at the Department of Defense
      Publicly opposed and expressed outrage over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive to terminate all collective bargaining agreements between the DOD and AFGE.
    • Advocate for payment of DHS workers during congressional adjournment
      Raised public criticism and urged Congress to return and pay Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workers after adjourning without ensuring their compensation.
    • File lawsuits to challenge unlawful FLRA rules
      Filed legal challenges, in coalition with other federal employee unions, to block final rules issued by the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) deemed unlawful.
    • Lead nationwide airport actions during DHS partial shutdown
      Organized and launched nationwide airport protests and awareness campaigns during the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partial shutdown to highlight impacts on workers and operations.
    • Organizing Events for Union Membership and Participation
      The organization hosts organizing events in the metro D.C. region to engage government workers and encourage their participation in union membership.
  • Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 2 activities
    • Convene mental health roundtables for first responders
      Organizes mental health roundtables for first responders in partnership with lawmakers and community organizations, such as Congressman Eric Sorensen and The Gray Matters Collective.
    • Convening Mental Health Roundtables for First Responders
      The organization convenes roundtables with lawmakers and community organizations to address mental health challenges faced by first responders.
  • Financial Management Training for Volunteer Organizations 2 activities
    • Financial Training for Union Officers
      The organization offers online training programs for union officers, including Basic Financial Officer's Training and QuickBooks Training, to enhance their financial management skills.
    • Provide online financial training for union officers
      Offers online training programs, including Basic Financial Officer's Training and QuickBooks Training, to build capacity among union members and officers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Host organizing events for government workers to promote union membership and participation
      Conducts organizing events in the metro D.C. region to engage federal employees in union membership and participation, including collaborations between local chapters and districts.
    • Oppose OPM collection of personal health records
      Raised concerns about the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) plan to collect personally identifiable health records from over 8 million federal employees and their families.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$412K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$392K95%
Investment income$19K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$465K
Investments$1.22M
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$1.89M
Liquid reserves52.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARTURO DEL CUETO PRESIDENT 40 $10K
BRANDON JUDD PRESIDENT 40 $10K
GABRIEL CLASS 2ND VICE PRE 40 $10K
HECTOR ANDUJO VICE PRESIDE 40 $10K
JOSE MARRERO 1ST VICE PRE 40 $10K
KEITH BOCHARSKI DISCIPLINE A 40 $10K
MARCUS WINNECKE SECRETARY 40 $10K
SAMANTHA COVINO TREASURER 40 $10K
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AFGE District 14 Network — Co-hosted organizing events with AFGE Local 12 for government workers.
  • AFGE District 14 Partner — Collaborated with AFGE Local 12 to host organizing events for government workers.
  • AFGE District 14 Partner — Collaborated with AFGE Local 12 to host organizing events in the metro D.C. region.
  • AFGE Local 12 Network — Hosted organizing events with AFGE District 14 for government workers.
  • Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Partner — Co-convened a mental health roundtable for first responders.
  • Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Partner — Partnered to convene a mental health roundtable for first responders.
  • Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Partner — Partnered to convene a roundtable on first responder mental health.
  • DOD Partner — Has collective bargaining agreements with the DOD that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed agencies to terminate.
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Partner — Launched nationwide airport actions due to the partial shutdown of the DHS.
  • FLRA Partner — Filed a lawsuit challenging a final rule issued by the FLRA.
  • OPM Partner — Raised concerns about OPM's plan to collect personal identifiable health records of federal employees and their families.
  • The Gray Matters Collective Partner — Co-convened a mental health roundtable for first responders.
  • The Gray Matters Collective Partner — Partnered to convene a mental health roundtable for first responders.
  • The Gray Matters Collective Partner — Partnered to convene a roundtable on first responder mental health.