The American Federation of Government Employees is mourning the loss of two of the union’s beloved former national officers: Augusta Y. Thomas, national vice president for women and fair practices emeritus, and Ken Blaylock, national president emeritus. Thomas "was a tireless advocate for civil and human rights, and we will make sure that her legacy continues for generations,” said AFGE president J. David Cox Sr. "Ken was a visionary who laid the groundwork for building AFGE into the growing, diverse union we are today.” Read more here