The American Foreign Service Mission says that "unilaterally stripping a congressionally established agency of its core functions amounts to an affront to the constitutional balance of powers." afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
AFSA Statement on the Dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media | American Foreign Service Association
For Immediate Release March 15, 2025 Contact: Communications Director Nikki Gamer | Cell #: (978) 884-0003 | gamer@afsa.org Washington, D.C. – The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) strongly ...
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March 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The American Foreign Service Mission says that "unilaterally stripping a congressionally established agency of its core functions amounts to an affront to the constitutional balance of powers." afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
State Department's decision to finalize the separation of Foreign Service members through RIFs, effective Dec. 5 "flies in the face of the current funding law, which clearly prohibits using any federal resources to carry out layoffs during this period." - AFSA afsa.org/afsa-state-departmen...
AFSA: State Department Intends to Violate Congressional Mandate | American Foreign Service Association
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December 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
State Department's decision to finalize the separation of Foreign Service members through RIFs, effective Dec. 5 "flies in the face of the current funding law, which clearly prohibits using any federal resources to carry out layoffs during this period." - AFSA afsa.org/afsa-state-departmen...
AFSA "strongly opposes the administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media and its removal of all Foreign Service members from their positions under the pretext of administrative leave. afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
AFSA Statement on the Dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media | American Foreign Service Association
For Immediate Release March 15, 2025 Contact: Communications Director Nikki Gamer | Cell #: (978) 884-0003 | gamer@afsa.org Washington, D.C. – The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) strongly ...
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March 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
AFSA "strongly opposes the administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media and its removal of all Foreign Service members from their positions under the pretext of administrative leave. afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
On March 19 AFSA announced a class action appeal that includes all members of the Foreign Service who have received RIF notices. Remember, AFSA has resources and updates! 5/
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March 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On March 19 AFSA announced a class action appeal that includes all members of the Foreign Service who have received RIF notices. Remember, AFSA has resources and updates! 5/
AFSA/AFGE and Oxfam American filed a motion for summary judgement to rule that the Trump administration's attempt to shut down USAID is unlawful.
March 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
AFSA/AFGE and Oxfam American filed a motion for summary judgement to rule that the Trump administration's attempt to shut down USAID is unlawful.
AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi:
"AFSA stands resolute in defending our members' rights. Today's lawsuit sends a clear message: we will not accept the denial of vital benefits to those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while serving their country....
"AFSA stands resolute in defending our members' rights. Today's lawsuit sends a clear message: we will not accept the denial of vital benefits to those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while serving their country....
We filed new federal lawsuit in DC today against #StateDept for all current/former diplomats who are #AnomalousHealthIncident (#AHI) victims & were denied compensation. These individuals were attacked by foreign adversary & shameful USG is not taking proper steps to protect & care.
#Accountability
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December 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi:
"AFSA stands resolute in defending our members' rights. Today's lawsuit sends a clear message: we will not accept the denial of vital benefits to those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while serving their country....
"AFSA stands resolute in defending our members' rights. Today's lawsuit sends a clear message: we will not accept the denial of vital benefits to those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while serving their country....
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On Tuesday, May 5, the State Department separated more than 200 Foreign Service members under the reduction in force first announced last July, even as it continues to recruit and onboard new officers.
Read our statement: https://afsa.org/afsa-statement-state-department-reductions-force
Read our statement: https://afsa.org/afsa-statement-state-department-reductions-force
May 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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worth noting that steve was one of the journalists musk suspended from twitter for made up reasons on dec 15 2022 afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
March 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
worth noting that steve was one of the journalists musk suspended from twitter for made up reasons on dec 15 2022 afsa.org/afsa-stateme...
AFSA Launches New Booklet entitled "Agroecology Works: Evidence from Kenya" Showcasing #Agroecology Success Stories from #Kenya at #COP29.
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November 24, 2024 at 3:37 AM
AFSA Launches New Booklet entitled "Agroecology Works: Evidence from Kenya" Showcasing #Agroecology Success Stories from #Kenya at #COP29.
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Yesterday we filed significant legal brief related to AHIs in AFSA v. State, C.A. No. 24-3385 (DDC). We rep former Foreign Service Officers denied HAVANA Act compensation. We are seeking discovery on govt's failure to consider AHI "hostile act" was committed by foreign actor.
September 23, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Yesterday we filed significant legal brief related to AHIs in AFSA v. State, C.A. No. 24-3385 (DDC). We rep former Foreign Service Officers denied HAVANA Act compensation. We are seeking discovery on govt's failure to consider AHI "hostile act" was committed by foreign actor.
Case is AFSA et al. v. Dep't of State, Civil Action No. 24-3385 (DDC)(AHA).
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Case is AFSA et al. v. Dep't of State, Civil Action No. 24-3385 (DDC)(AHA).
AFSA (the American Foreign Service Association -- the half labor union, half professional association of the U.S. diplomatic corps) has released the following statement on "The Decision to Dismantle USAID". . .
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
AFSA (the American Foreign Service Association -- the half labor union, half professional association of the U.S. diplomatic corps) has released the following statement on "The Decision to Dismantle USAID". . .
February 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
AFSA condemns efforts to discredit former U.S. ambassadors over evacuation concerns
Read the statement: afsa.org/afsa-condemn...
Read the statement: afsa.org/afsa-condemn...
March 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM
AFSA condemns efforts to discredit former U.S. ambassadors over evacuation concerns
Read the statement: afsa.org/afsa-condemn...
Read the statement: afsa.org/afsa-condemn...
"The sudden transfer of USAID’s functions to the State Department, apparently without Congressional notification and no clear plan for continuity, raises serious concerns about the future of U.S. development policy and America’s global standing." - AFSA afsa.org/statement-af...
Statement by AFSA on Decision to Dismantle USAID | American Foreign Service Association
For Immediate Release February 3, 2025 Contact: Communications Director Nikki Gamer | Cell #: (978) 884-0003 | gamer@afsa.org Washington, D.C. – The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) strongl...
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February 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"The sudden transfer of USAID’s functions to the State Department, apparently without Congressional notification and no clear plan for continuity, raises serious concerns about the future of U.S. development policy and America’s global standing." - AFSA afsa.org/statement-af...
A lawsuit is being filed tonight on behalf of AFSA and AFGE against Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, USAID, the State Department and the Department of Treasury for shutting down USAID, "causing a global humanitarian crisis, and costing thousands of American jobs."
February 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A lawsuit is being filed tonight on behalf of AFSA and AFGE against Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, USAID, the State Department and the Department of Treasury for shutting down USAID, "causing a global humanitarian crisis, and costing thousands of American jobs."
... These individuals deserve recognition, support, and justice—and AFSA will fight tirelessly to ensure they receive it."
December 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
... These individuals deserve recognition, support, and justice—and AFSA will fight tirelessly to ensure they receive it."
BREAKING: an SF federal court shuts down Trump admin illegal abuse of the shutdown to fire gov employees at multiple agencies
We @democracydefendersfund.org & our wonderful clients & partners win again!
H/t AFGE, AFSA, NFFE, DF & Altshuler Berzon 👇 www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/12.17.25...
We @democracydefendersfund.org & our wonderful clients & partners win again!
H/t AFGE, AFSA, NFFE, DF & Altshuler Berzon 👇 www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/12.17.25...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BREAKING: an SF federal court shuts down Trump admin illegal abuse of the shutdown to fire gov employees at multiple agencies
We @democracydefendersfund.org & our wonderful clients & partners win again!
H/t AFGE, AFSA, NFFE, DF & Altshuler Berzon 👇 www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/12.17.25...
We @democracydefendersfund.org & our wonderful clients & partners win again!
H/t AFGE, AFSA, NFFE, DF & Altshuler Berzon 👇 www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/12.17.25...
BREAKING: In case brought by Democracy Forward and @publiccitizen.bsky.social federal court will block Trump Admin's attempt to place 2200 #USAID employees on leave. This is a big win for our clients AFSA & AFGE and the rule of law. More details to follow.
February 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
BREAKING: In case brought by Democracy Forward and @publiccitizen.bsky.social federal court will block Trump Admin's attempt to place 2200 #USAID employees on leave. This is a big win for our clients AFSA & AFGE and the rule of law. More details to follow.
"Public service demands seriousness and respect, especially in moments of crisis. It is profoundly unprofessional for a senior official at the (State) department to engage in personal attacks, which divert attention from the concerns at hand." afsa.org/afsa-condemns-effort...
AFSA Condemns Efforts to Discredit Former U.S. Ambassadors Over Evacuation Concerns | American Foreign Service Association
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March 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"Public service demands seriousness and respect, especially in moments of crisis. It is profoundly unprofessional for a senior official at the (State) department to engage in personal attacks, which divert attention from the concerns at hand." afsa.org/afsa-condemns-effort...
Today we filed Opposition brief against State Dept for AFSA & three Foreign Service Officers injured by #AnomalousHealthIncidents but denied compensation benefits.
We will continue to seek accountability & encourage Trump Administration to reverse predecessor's decisions.
We will continue to seek accountability & encourage Trump Administration to reverse predecessor's decisions.
June 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Today we filed Opposition brief against State Dept for AFSA & three Foreign Service Officers injured by #AnomalousHealthIncidents but denied compensation benefits.
We will continue to seek accountability & encourage Trump Administration to reverse predecessor's decisions.
We will continue to seek accountability & encourage Trump Administration to reverse predecessor's decisions.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Hi folks haven't figured out how to attach video clips but click link and watch USAID AFSA Pres Randy Chester! 🔥
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Today, we honor the brave members of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.
May 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today, we honor the brave members of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.
"In less than six months, the U.S. has shed at least 20 percent of its diplomatic workforce through shuttering of institutions and forced resignations. Losing more diplomatic expertise at this critical global moment is a catastrophic blow to our national interests.” - AFSA afsa.org/afsa-strongl...
AFSA Strongly Opposes State Department Reductions in Force | American Foreign Service Association
At a moment of great global instability—with war raging in Ukraine, conflict between Israel and Iran, and authoritarian regimes testing the boundaries of international order—the United States has chos...
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July 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"In less than six months, the U.S. has shed at least 20 percent of its diplomatic workforce through shuttering of institutions and forced resignations. Losing more diplomatic expertise at this critical global moment is a catastrophic blow to our national interests.” - AFSA afsa.org/afsa-strongl...