Union opposes OPM nominee
The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO—the nation’s largest federal employee union—has officially opposed the nominee for the Office and Personnel Management.
SHOW ME THE MONEY!
June 23rd, 2021 | Posted by in Benefits | Did you know? | Events | Insurance | Retirees | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)ARE YOU JUST A MEMBER?
April 17th, 2021 | Posted by in Did you know? | Local 1395 | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed,
or are you just contented that your name is on the list?
Do you attend the meeting, and mingle with the flock,
or do you stay at home, and criticize and knock?
Do you take an active part to help the work along,
or are you satisfied to be the kind that just belongs?
Do you ever work on committees,
to see there is no trick,
or leave the work to just a few and talk about the clique?
So come to meetings often, and help with hand and heart.
Don’t be just a member, but take an active part.
Think it over, members, you know right from wrong.
Are you an active member, or do you just belong?
Anonymous
ARE YOU COVID-19 POSITIVE?
November 29th, 2020 | Posted by in Benefits | CORONAVIRUS | Did you know? | FMLA | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
September 24th, 2020 | Posted by in Did you know? | Excused Absences | FMLA | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)
The Office of Personnel Management has released more details about the new, highly-anticipated paid parental leave program, which will go into effect in less than three months.
OPM’s interim final rule, which is scheduled for publication Monday, is significant in that it gives federal agencies more instruction on how they should implement new paid parental leave benefits, and it offers employees more detail on how they can take advantage of the new program.
Under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (FEPLA), new benefits go into effect Oct. 1. The president signed FEPLA into law late last year, following a nearly decade-long effort by members of Congress
AFGE Local 1395 Notice of Nominations
September 2nd, 2019 | Posted by in ELECTIONS | Local 1395 | Uncategorized | Vote - (0 Comments)AFGE Local 1395 has opened Nominations for Officers and Delegates.
Nomination Deadline is Wednesday September 11, 2019.
The attached Notice has been mailed to all Members.
It is important to know how Office of Personnel Management (OPM) effects you as a federal employee.
This is the description OPM has on their website to describe their role in the employment process.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides human resources leadership and support to Federal agencies and helps the Federal workforce achieve their aspirations as they serve the American people. OPM directs human resources and employee management services, administers retirement benefits, manages healthcare and insurance programs, oversees merit-based and inclusive hiring into the civil service, and provides a secure employment process.
Key Functions
OPM’s divisions, offices, and their employees implement the programs and deliver the services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. OPM works in several broad categories to lead and serve the Federal Government in enterprise human resource management by delivering policies and services to achieve a trusted effective civilian workforce.
Read AFGE Notice to Senate Committee members:
WEAR RED –April 4, 2019
April 3rd, 2019 | Posted by in National Updates | Solidarity | Uncategorized | Wear Red Day - (0 Comments)
In May of 2018, the Administration announced three executive orders that chip away at due process and collective bargaining rights for federal employees and impede employee representation at the job site. Within three business days of issuance of the orders, AFGE filed a lawsuit int he U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. We won that suit, but the fight isn't over. The administration is appealing the judge's decision and is actively working to put the union-busting, democracy-busting executive orders back in place.
On April 4, 2019 we're headed back to court to fight the appeal. We need you and your coworkers to show management and the administration that our union isn't going anywhere.
Wear RED Thursday, April 4th.
#AFGE
Share your pictures and Use the hashtag #RedForFeds
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FERS Retirees Deserve a Fair COLA
Congressman Gerry Connelly (VA) reintroduced legislation to equalize the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) beneficiaries. Currently, retirees under the older Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) receive a higher COLA in most years because of differing calculation formulas. For 2019, CSRS beneficiaries received a 2.8% COLA while FERS annuitants received only 2.0%. Dubbed the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 1254 would change that formula so that everyone would receive the same higher COLA. Here is moreon Congressman Connelly’s bill.
Voter ID Laws May Disenfranchise Older Voters
Congressman Rick Larsen (WA) is concerned with the impact of voter ID laws on older voters and others who may be unfairly disenfranchised. He noted that some older voters may not have a driver’s license and find that obtaining an ID can cost $75-175. He just introduced H.R. 650, the America Votes Act of 2019 to allow voters to submit a sworn, written affidavit affirming their identity. This piece describes the troubles some older voters experience in getting required ID to vote.
From our Brothers and Sisters at the Alliance for Retired Americans
As an AFGE Retiree, you are a member of the Alliance for Retired Americans, the leading voice for union retirees. Here is a report on the Alliance’s participation in the House Ways and Means Committee’s recent hearing on improving retirement security:
“On February 6, the House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Representative Richard Neal (MA), held a hearing on Improving Retirement Security for America’s Workers. The multiemployer pension crisis, the lack of retirement savings and the need to expand Social Security, as well as the need to lower prescription drug prices, were all discussed. The Alliance submitted a statement for the record for the hearing with its views on these issues.
“In light of the fact that 77% of Americans fall short of the savings target for their age, in large part because workers’ wages have been stagnant for 20 years while the cost of living has increased, Congress must take bold action to improve retirement security for all,” said Joseph Peters, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of the Alliance. “We are committed to helping the new Congress find ways to address these critical issues for current and future retirees.” Read more coverage of the hearing here.
Federal Retirement Facts – Take this Quiz
Whether you are retired or getting ready to retire, it’s important to know your benefits. The answers to this quiz may help you make the best decisions.
Benefit Focus – Hotel Discounts in Time for Spring Travel
Did you know your AFGE retiree membership gives you access to discount hotel room rates? Your rates could be up to 70% lower than public online travel sites and hotel websites for over 800,000 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. Learn more here.
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