Events

MARKING ONE YEAR SINCE THE JULY 2025 REDUCTION IN FORCE

JULY 6, 2026 · MEDIA CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

• AFGE Local 1534 launches media campaign urging Congress to Reinstate, Compensate, and Protect public servants. 

• Campaign video release on youtube.com/@afgeonline.  

• Campaign video, reels, and other materials will be available on https://www.myafge1534.org/advocacy 

JULY 8, 2026 · MEDIA ROUNDTABLE WITH U.S. AMBASSADORS AND OFFICIALS

• Conversation with retired U.S. ambassadors and former senior officials on the impact of the mass layoffs on American diplomacy.

• 3-4 PM · AFSA, 2101 E Street NW

• To RSVP, please call or email AFGE Union Steward Marci Hodge, 571-234-7648, petro935@gmail.com.  

JULY 10, 2026 · AFGE LOCAL1534 MEMBER GATHERING

• Healing, reconnection, and community rebuilding.

• 5–7 PM · Dacor Bacon House 

• Link to RSVP

JULY 14, 2026 · THE FUTURE OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS WORKFORCE: REBUILDING PUBLIC SERVICE FOR A RESILIENT AMERICA

• A panel discussion with New America.

• 12–1 PM · Virtual 

• Link to RSVP

JULY 16, 2026 · THE MISSING BADGE: PRESS CONFERENCE & EXHIBIT 

• AFGE, AFSA, and Members of Congress highlight the need to restore lost expertise.

• 9:30 AM · House Triangle, Capitol Hill

• Link to RSVP