As March approaches, the vibrant greens, shamrocks, and leprechauns begin to appear, signaling the arrival of **St. Patrick’s Day**. This festive holiday, celebrated on March 17th, holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans, especially those with Irish roots. St. Patrick’s Day commemorates… Read More »St. Patricks Day – 2024
Dear AFGE Family, As we approach Presidents’ Day, AFGE Council 100 invites you to join us in honoring the remarkable leaders who have left an indelible mark on the course of American history. This special day, observed on the third Monday of February, provides us… Read More »President’s Day – 2024
African Americans have contributed tremendously to the development and gains of America’s prosperity. Black History Month is a time to reflect and honor Black Americans’ past and present contributions. Black History Month shares and teaches positive aspects of Black America’s culture and removes traditional negative… Read More »Black History Month – 2024
AFGE Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings, As we close out 2023 and move into the new year we want to look back and remember all the amazing things we as AFGE-TSA have accomplished. As usual this last year hasn’t been an easy one, but a lot… Read More »Happy New Year – 2024
Whichever holiday you celebrate, send the warmest thoughts and best wishes for a beautiful occasion. It is time to see friends and family, eat delicious foods, give thanks, worship, play Santa for the kids, and let the good times roll. The Holiday Season is a… Read More »Happy Holidays – 2023
Council 100 is always grateful for all the work of the TSA Locals, and their leaders, throughout our great nation, but especially for all that has been accomplished this year. This year, after years of fighting, we finally acquired Title 5-like entitlements, pay equity, and… Read More »Happy Thanksgiving 2023
We honor our hero Veterans who are no longer with us, including those who are. In their commitment of putting others above self, they have proven their loyalty to this country and its citizens, at the most optimal level. We are so grateful for the… Read More »Veteran’s Day 2023
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was created in part to rightfully rebrand the now-defunct Columbus Day recognition, and instead to acknowledge the pain and suffering of our Native American brothers and sisters, but also to celebrate their history, culture, and established residence in the United States as… Read More »Indigenous People’s Day – 2023
As we await news regarding budgetary negotiations in Congress, we are, unfortunately, preparing for a government shutdown. Only recently did we experience the longest government shutdown in U.S. history in 2018-2019, which lasted 35 days. We have members who are still recuperating from that last… Read More »Potential Government Shutdown Oct. 2023
Since 1988, every September 15 to October 15, in the United States, we celebrate the history and rich culture of Latino Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Education, beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was initially observed as Hispanic Heritage Week, but in 1988, it was officially… Read More »National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
