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We are all very excited about better communicating with you, our members. There are many issues facing DCHA, DOEE/OSSE, DHCD, DCRA, and DC HEALTH employees and this website will let the Union leadership keep you informed and updated on what’s happening here at AFGE Local 2725 and throughout all of the agencies we support.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
NOMINATIONS
Nominations will be accepted by email or mail and must be received no later than
6:00 p.m. on October 28, 2025. Nominations are being accepted for the following positions: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Sergeant-At-Arms, Chief Stewards 1 per agency DCHA, DHCD, DOH, DOEE, RHC, OSSE, DOB/DCLP (formallyf DCRA), 7 Delegates to National Convention, 7 Delegates 14th District Caucus, 2 Delegates Washington Metropolitan Council and 2 Delegates AFL/CIO. The term of office is two years.
Qualifications for office are:
1. Must be a member in good standing of this local.
2. Must be a member for one year of an AFGE local, immediately preceding the nomination deadline.
3. May not be a member of any labor organization not affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
4. No person who is identified with corrupt influences or who is affiliated with the Communist Party or other totalitarian movements may serve as an officer of the local.
Candidates shall not run for more than one office in the same local election; however, candidacy as a delegate shall not be considered by this provision.
Making A Nomination
All nominations by email or mail must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2023, to be accepted. Nominations for the above positions may be made in three (4) ways:
1. By submitting a written notice of nomination by email, (unionelectioncommittee2725@outlook.com )to be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2023. The notice must include your name and address; the nominee's name, address, telephone, and non-government email; and the office for which the person is being nominated.
2. By submitting a written notice or nomination form by mail, to (AFGE Local 2725 nominations P.O Box 41071 by Washington D.C 20018).
3. You may also submit the attached nomination form by email to (unionelectioncommittee2725@outlook.com) by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday , October 28, 2025.
4. You may also be nominated or self nomination virtually at the regularly scheduled membership meeting scheduled in October 2025.
(This serves as advance notice of nomination meeting)
Any member who has submitted a Standard Form 277 for membership in AFGE Local 2725 to an officer of Local 2725 is a member in good standing and eligible to nominate candidates and must be a member for one year before he/ she is eligible to run for office.
Accepting A Nomination
Candidates must accept the nomination by 11:59 p.m. on October 28, 2025. The member making the nomination has the responsibility of informing the nominee of his or her nomination.
Candidates must accept the nomination by:
1. Emailing a notice of acceptance to (unionelectioncommittee2725@outlook.com) to be received by 6:00p.m. on October 28, 2025.
2. By completing the nominations acceptance portion of the nomination form and emailing (unionelectioncommittee2725@outlook.com) it to the Election Committee by 6:00pm October 28, 2025.
A self-nomination is acceptable and counts as an acceptance, as long as the above guidelines are followed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the election committee by email (unionelectioncommittee2725@outlook.com) or by phone at (202)854-9192.
AFGE Local 2725 Election Committee
Here are a few links to agencies that provide the following services to our members.
Traffic Court Proceedings: Legal representation for traffic violations, helping to reduce fines or penalties, and representing clients in court.
Divorces: Assistance with divorce proceedings, including property division, child custody, and spousal support.
Bankruptcy: Guidance through the bankruptcy process, whether it's Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or other types of bankruptcy filings.
Wills: Drafting and reviewing wills to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
FOR DCHA MEMBERS
ALL OTHER AFGE LOCAL 2725 MEMBERS
January 16, 2024
Categories: The Insider
Local 2725 is the first local executive board to be sworn in in the new year.
AFGE Local 2725 is one of the largest D.C. locals in District 14, representing roughly 1,000 members in various agencies across the city:
DC Department of Health
DC Housing Authority
DC Department of Buildings
DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
DC Department of Energy and Environment
DC Department of Rental Housing Commission
DC Office of State Superintendent
DC Housing and Community Development
The election took place on Nov. 30, 2023. The new e-board members assumed office on Jan. 2, 2024, and were sworn in on Jan. 3. The officers are:
President: Countee Gilliam
First Vice President: Dr. Kofi Onumah
Second Vice President: Helen Hooks Scott
Treasurer: Maurice Holton
Secretary: Alicia Robinson
Chief Shop Stewards: Federick Curtis, Michael Jacobs, Dante Blackston, Cameron Sherr, Keith Long, Latonya Miles
Sergeant-At-Arms: Kelvin Edwards
As president of the local, Gilliam said his local’s approach to advocating for members rests in a quote by British statesman Lord Milner, “If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and damn the consequences.”
The local is also the home local to our very own National Secretary-Treasurer Eric Bunn, who is the first D.C. government member to hold a national office.
“Join me in welcoming Local President Countee Gilliam and the rest of AFGE Local 2725’s executive board to AFGE,” said District 14 NVP Ottis Johnson, Jr. “I look forward to working with them over the next few years.”
