Kamlager-Dove Announces Sylvia B. Joyner as her Joint Address Guest

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) announced that Sylvia B. Joyner, a former USAID worker and Acting President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 1534, will accompany her to tomorrow's Joint Address.

"In a time when our federal government and its workforce are under relentless attack, I am deeply honored to welcome Sylvia B. Joyner as my guest for the Joint Address," said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. "In just over a month since taking office, Donald Trump has fired tens of thousands of federal workers, putting not only their livelihoods at risk but also the well-being of the millions of Americans they serve. Sylvia understands the devastating impact of this firsthand."

"As a 34-year veteran of USAID and Acting President of AFGE Local 1534, Sylvia is on the frontlines of fighting against Elon Musk's hostile government takeover. She has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of displaced federal employees rebuild their lives after being callously and recklessly removed from their careers of service to the United States. As Donald Trump addresses the nation, Sylvia is the perfect embodiment of the human toll his anti-American policies have caused," Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove concluded.

ABOUT SYLVIA:

Sylvia B. Joyner currently serves as the Acting President of AFGE Local 1534, where she oversees the representation of employees across three key agencies: USAID, the Department of State, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. A retired USAID Program Specialist with 34 years of distinguished federal service, Sylvia is a dedicated advocate with a deep commitment to empowering others in the pursuit of their rights. Sylvia is actively supporting USAID GS employees impacted by recent administrative changes, assisting those who have faced uncertainty, job termination due to reductions in force, or placement on administrative leave. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, holding various positions within her union, including Steward, Chief Steward, Vice President, and Executive Vice President. A proud Washington, D.C. native, Sylvia is a devoted daughter, mother of five, grandmother of four, and wife. Outside of her professional and union work, she enjoys attending church, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

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