AFGE Local 1345

🧘 Mindful Moment of the Day: The Policy Change Grounding 🧘

A sudden policy change can make a stable routine feel uncertain overnight. Whether it’s new return-to-office rules, shifting telework expectations, new reporting lines, or updated approval procedures—changes often roll out before anyone fully understands the details.

When you feel that familiar spike of frustration or anxiety, try this quick grounding practice:

1️⃣ Pause & Name It: Acknowledge the feeling without judgment. Tell yourself, “This is a change, and change is hard on the body.”
2️⃣ Filter the Noise: Identify what is currently known, what is unknown, and what can wait. Keep this list short.

Remember: Mindfulness doesn’t mean you have to like the change, and it doesn’t mean pretending everything is easy. It’s simply a tool to help you stay anchored and oriented while the workplace catches up to the new information.

Take a deep breath. You've navigated shifts before, and you can handle this one, too. 🤍

A new survey by the American Federation of Government Employees reveals that many federal workers face financial pressures due to rising housing, student loan, and dependent care costs.

AFGE’s 2026 Affordability Survey, involving over 1,600 union members nationwide, highlights the affordability challenges faced by federal workers and their families.

AFGE National President Everett Kelley emphasized the importance of policymakers understanding the financial realities of federal employees, citing the survey’s results as evidence of the need for stronger pay protections and cost-of-living adjustments to ensure their continued support.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event. While we were looking forward to bringing members and their families together for a day of food, fun, and fellowship, due to unforeseen circumstances we were forced to cancel.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who expressed interest and those who took the time to RSVP. Your support of AFGE Local 1345 and our mission is greatly valued.

Our Local remains committed to providing meaningful opportunities for members and their families to connect, and we look forward to hosting future events with stronger participation.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of AFGE Local 1345.

Please, Save the Date for our upcoming Christmas Party which will be held on December 11the 2026!