Membership
It's your
union. Own it.
The contract already covers you. Membership is how you get a vote in it, a voice in the Local, and the full weight of 2,400 coworkers behind you.
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Covered vs. member
The contract protects you either way.
Members build it.
If you're in the bargaining unit, the Master Agreement already applies to you. But only members shape what comes next — and the difference is bigger than most people think.
Covered, not a member
What you get
More than a card
A rep in your corner
Trained stewards who know the Master Agreement and stand with you in any investigation, discipline meeting, or grievance — at no cost to you.
A vote that counts
Members ratify the contract, elect Local leadership, and set the priorities we take to management. Your name on the roll is your say.
National AFGE benefits
Member-only legal services, scholarships, discount programs, and the backing of 750,000 federal workers nationwide.
Training & know-how
Know-your-rights workshops, steward training, and plain-language guides so you never have to guess what you're entitled to.
Join Local 221
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