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What Happened to american federation of government employees (afge?
Overview
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is trending due to concerns over a proposed Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rule that would allow the government to collect sensitive medical records of federal employees and their families. AFGE is actively opposing this plan, arguing it infringes on privacy and could be used for punitive measures.
What the News Says
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Trump administration personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
CBS News2
AFGE Sounds the Alarm on OPM’s Plan to Collect Personal Identifiable Health Records of More Than 8 Million Federal Employees and Their Families
AFGE3
Opinion | New rule would give administration granular medical data for federal employees
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