The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest union representing federal employees, urged Congress to override the move and stick to the Senate's pay proposal.
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Rather than making the government a model employer, the labor proposals would unite Uncle Sam with employee-regressive business practices designed to maximize profits. But Sam is in the business of service, not propelling profits.
After a series of one-day strikes, marches and demonstrations, about 220 food- service workers at two Smithsonian museums will be represented by a union in contract negotiations for the first time.
What you won't hear about this new deal: Public workers will get eviscerated, to achieve "deficit reduction"
Government shutdown's consequences also rippled through food service and other non-federal industries as workers sent home.
US Congress fails to pass budget legislation before midnight deadline, shuttering large portions of the government
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