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Has Your Union
Turned Its Back On You?

Your union has a legal duty to represent every member equally. If it treated you differently because of your race, sex, disability, or religion — or if things got worse after you complained — you have federal options, and AFFT can help you use them.

No cost to you No attorney needed Strictly confidential Takes about 2 minutes

Retaliation after raising a concern is a separate federal violation on its own. Telling us what happened costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

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Your Legal Rights

What Counts As Union Discrimination?

Under federal law, your union has a legal duty to represent all members equally — regardless of their protected characteristics. If your union treated you differently based on who you are, you may be able to file an EEO complaint. This is not the same as filing a lawsuit.

An EEO complaint is an administrative charge — a formal, protected way to document discriminatory treatment and seek accountability. We help federal workers file these charges at no cost.

Race Discrimination
Union provided less support, slower response, or fewer resources based on your racial group.
Sex / Gender Discrimination
Union helped male colleagues with grievances but refused or deprioritized yours.
Disability Discrimination
Union failed to advocate for accommodation or ignored complaints related to disability.
Religious Discrimination
Your faith was used as a reason to deprioritize or deny your representation.
Retaliation
Things got worse after you raised a concern — a separate, actionable federal violation.
Real Situations

Does This Sound Familiar?

Example — Sex Discrimination

"My union rep actively helped my male coworker file a grievance, but when I came to them with the same issue, I was told it 'wasn't worth pursuing.'"

Example — Race Discrimination

"I watched the union process complaints from white colleagues in days. Mine sat for months. When I asked why, I was told there was a 'backlog' — but there wasn't one for others."

Example — Retaliation

"After I filed an internal complaint about how my grievance was handled, my union rep stopped returning my calls entirely. Every case I brought after that was dismissed."

The Process

Here's What Happens When You Reach Out

1
You Share Your Story

Submit your experience confidentially using our form — no lawyer needed, no commitment required. It takes about 2 minutes.

2
We Review Your Case

Our team evaluates your situation to identify whether you have grounds for an EEO complaint and explains your options clearly.

3
We Help You File

If you have a case, we help you file an EEO complaint at no cost. Your story also strengthens the broader accountability effort.

About AFFT

Who We Are

Americans for Fair Treatment is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of public-sector employees from union discrimination and misconduct.

We provide free guidance on EEO rights and help federal workers navigate a system that too often protects institutions over individuals. We believe federal employees deserve representation that is fair, equal, and accountable — regardless of who they are.

Why EEO — Not A Lawsuit?
  • An EEO complaint is an administrative filing — less costly, faster, and protected under federal law.
  • You don't need an attorney to file. AFFT guides you through the process for free.
  • Filing an EEO charge formally documents the discrimination and creates a legal record.
  • Retaliation after filing an EEO complaint is itself a separate federal violation.
  • Multiple EEO charges against the same union can build a pattern that strengthens every individual case.

Your Story Matters.
Tell Us What Happened.

Confidential. Free. Two minutes. Your voice helps build the case for federal worker accountability.

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