Listen Now! AFGE Radio Show Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week

Listen Now! AFGE Radio Show Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for a closer look at Public Service Recognition Week. The show, which originally aired on Friday, April 29, is now available on demand.

Listen Now!

Partnership for Public Service Vice President of Communications and Research Lara Shane previewed Public Service Recognition Week, which takes place May 1 - 7. The week is designed to honor hardworking government employees for their dedication and commitment to public service.

But first, AFGE Local 1401 Assistant Chief Steward Brian Frayer discussed his efforts to promote H.R. 324, which would provide Defense Department police officers with statutory authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms.

Lastly, AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Bryan Lowry addressed the recent Government Accountability Office report entitled "Evaluating the Impact of Protective Equipment Could Help Enhance Officer Safety" and the need to provide protective equipment to Bureau of Prisons correctional officers.

Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.

For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes and YouTube!

"Inside Government" is a one-hour weekly nationwide radio/Internet program dedicated to issues that impact federal and D.C. government employees. The show airs each Friday at 10 a.m. on Federal News Radio 1500 AM in Washington, D.C., and online at www.federalnewsradio.com. It is also available to millions of iPod users through Apple's iTunes podcast. "Inside Government" is produced by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest federal employee union, representing 625,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.

SOURCE American Federation of Government Employees

American Federation of Government Employees

CONTACT: Jason Fornicola, FORNIJ@afge.org, +1-202-639-6448

Web Site: http://www.federalnewsradio.com

-------
Profile: intent