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Absentee Ballot Request : AFGE2145ElectionSupervisor@dol.gov

Must Include: (1) the member’s full name, telephone number, and current mailing address (2) whether the member is also requesting an absentee ballot for any runoff election that may be required.

Absentee ballot must be return before May 12, 2025, at 4:45 p.m.

Sign up for e-dues by May 7, 2025, to secure your eligibility to vote and have your voice heard in the future of Local 2145

Location:                                                 

Polling Site #1:

Multi-Purpose Room

(First Floor, IL-100-101)

Richmond VA Medical Center

1201 Broad Rock Blvd

Richmond, VA 23249

Location:

Polling Site #2:

Room 1K-102

Fredericksburg Health Care Center

10432 Patriot Highway

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Q: I signed up with an 1187. Why do I have to sign up again? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: There are active legislative plans to try to outlaw payroll dues deduction. If those plans are successful, you may lose your union membership through no fault of your own. The only way to make sure you keep your union membership, benefits, and protections is by signing up through E-Dues.

Q: How do I switch from payroll deduction to E-Dues? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

Once you sign up for E-Dues at join.afge.org, your Local leadership will process your Agency Dues Cancellation Form (SF-1188 or, if you work in TSA, Form SF-1158) and ensure you are removed from payroll deductions.  This form is automatically generated during your E-Dues sign-up process and provided to your Local via their MyLocal membership portal.  Your E-Dues will take effect once your Local leadership removes you from payroll deductions. This is to prevent double-billing.

Q: If I submit my 1188 then sign up for E-Dues, won’t I be double-billed? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: If you are on tape processing, this will not be an issue. Otherwise, you may, depending on how quickly your agency processes your Form 1188. However, you may select your E-Dues start date during the sign-up process, up to a year out. Furthermore, after signing up, your local president or treasurer can move out your E-Dues start date if you notify them. We apologize in advance for any overlap created by the agency. We will refund you of any proven overlap as soon as the double billing is verified. If you encounter double dues, please contact us at EDues@afge.org.

Q: I'm not comfortable downloading my financial information to your phone/tablet/computer. Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: The whole join process is web-based, meaning no financial information is stored by AFGE on any device. The moment you click “Join” your information goes to a 3rd party payment processor that handles the actual withdrawal of dues. This processor manages $1 trillion each year in charges and serves more than a million business in the U.S. Its data security rating is at the highest level of PCI compliance, meaning you can rest assured your data is stored in the digital equivalent of Fort Knox.

Q: How do I sign up for AFGE E-Dues? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: Simply go to www.joinafge.org, select your agency and local, and complete the brief form. The whole process takes no more than 5 minutes.

Please use these videos to help get signed up to E-Dues.

Q: I’m not comfortable giving my credit card or banking information. How can I know my info is safe? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: AFGE will not be storing anyone’s financial information on our equipment. Your payment will be processed by one of the largest payment processors in the world, which is certified at the highest level of security for customers’ financial information.

Q: Why can’t you just deduct dues from my paycheck like you do now? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: There are active legislative plans to try to outlaw payroll dues deduction. If those plans are successful, you may lose your union membership through no fault of your own. The only way to make sure you keep your union membership, benefits, and protections is by signing up through E-Dues.

Q: How does this change the process for dropping out now that the agency is not involved? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: Just like now, you will have the opportunity to leave 30 days before your anniversary date of signing up with AFGE. You will need to alert your local president (or designated local AFGE official) in writing during that time so they can end your dues. You may also send notice to EDues@afge.org.

Q: If I give you my credit card now, can I update to bank draft later? Go Back to E-Dues Main Page

A: Yes. You may manage your Payment Method by logging into AFGE.ORG and visiting MyProfile. You can also update your payment method here without any login.

Check out Zoom Meeting on May 1 and May 8 with candidate to understand the state of Local.