Text Alerts — R.O.S.I.E. SMS Program

Stay Informed — Sign Up for AFGE Local 2328 Text Alerts

AFGE Local 2328 uses text messaging to keep our members informed about what matters most at the Hampton VA Medical Center. Our SMS program — powered by R.O.S.I.E. (Responsive Operations & Solidarity Information Engine) — delivers timely updates directly to your phone.

What You’ll Receive

Meeting notifications — General membership meetings, steward meetings, and special sessions
Workplace alerts — New management policies, contract updates, and actions affecting your rights
Grievance updates — Status updates on your active cases (sent only to the affected member)
Event announcements — Solidarity events, cookouts, rallies, and community actions
Urgent notices — Time-sensitive information about RIFs, furloughs, or disciplinary actions

How It Works

Our communications system, R.O.S.I.E., is a custom-built operations agent developed by wade.digital specifically for AFGE Local 2328. R.O.S.I.E. manages member communications, grievance case routing, and event coordination — ensuring you get the right information at the right time through a secure, union-controlled platform.

Sign Up for Text Alerts

To receive text messages from AFGE Local 2328, you must be a dues-paying member of the local. Opt in using one of the following methods:

Online: Contact us at [email protected] or call (757) 750-9086 and request to be added to our text alert list. A steward will verify your membership and enroll you.
In person: Complete a written SMS consent form at any union meeting or event. Forms are available at the sign-in table.
Via BroadStripes: Members who join or renew through AFGE’s e-dues enrollment may also be enrolled in text alerts as part of the membership process.

SMS Program Disclosures

Program Name: AFGE Local 2328 Text Alerts

Organization: American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2328 — Hampton VA Medical Center

Phone Number: (757) 750-9086

Message Frequency: Varies; typically 2–8 messages per month

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

By opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from AFGE Local 2328 at the mobile number you provide. Consent is not required as a condition of union membership.

To opt out: Reply STOP to any message at any time.

For help: Reply HELP or call (757) 750-9086.

We will never sell, rent, or share your mobile number or opt-in data with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Supported carriers: All major US carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

About R.O.S.I.E.

R.O.S.I.E. (Responsive Operations & Solidarity Information Engine) is AFGE Local 2328’s AI-powered operations agent. Built on OpenClaw technology and deployed by wade.digital, R.O.S.I.E. handles:

Automated member communications via SMS, email, and internal channels
Grievance intake routing and case status notifications
Meeting coordination and event management
Document processing and member records

All communications are processed through union-controlled infrastructure. No member data is shared with external parties. R.O.S.I.E. operates under the direct oversight of AFGE Local 2328 leadership.