Welcome to the AFGE 1709 web site, and thank you for visiting with us. Local 1709 represents over 1200 employees at the Dover AFB, Delaware. This site is intended for viewing by the public and Local 1709 members, and serves as a resource of useful information and materials, as well as an avenue for contacting our officers, locating related materials on related web sites, and much more.

Art Uniform Issue Update
The lawsuit is currently before the court awaiting a decision from District Court Judge Sullivan. Local Negotiations are starting here at Dover AFB.

AFGE LOBBYING EFFORTS RESULT IN LEGISLATION TO REFORM FEDERAL CONTRACTING, CURTAIL NSPS

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), today, applauded Representatives Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.) and Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) for introducing amendments to the fiscal year 2010 Defense Authorization bill that respect the dignity of federal workers by restoring accountability to the federal contracting out process and significantly inhibiting the expansion of the controversial National Security Personnel System (NSPS). AFGE also praised the leadership of House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and Subcommittee Chairman on Readiness Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas).  Both amendments passed on a voice vote. "Read More"