Dear Employees,
As you might know, in 2007 the union filed a national level grievance when SSA management improperly implemented the Internal Vacancies on Line program (IVOL) that dramatically changed the way employees put in for vacancies and the way that the applications are scored and how selections are made. AFGE won the arbitration.
Important News About Promotions!
May 1st, 2012 | Posted by in Contract | Did you know? | News | Your Rights - (0 Comments)How can I get three (3) breaks in a day?
March 26th, 2012 | Posted by in Contract | Did you know? | Your Rights - (0 Comments)Per the Contract if you work a 2 hours of overtime you must have a 3rd break of 10 minutes.
AFGE/SSA NATIONAL AGREEMENT (Contract)
Article 10 -Hours of Work, Flextime, Alternate Work Arrangements and Credit Hours
Section 1 — Hours of Work
Show Me The Money!!
March 26th, 2012 | Posted by in Benefits | Contract | Did you know? - (0 Comments)
Vision Care—The Agreement between the Union and Management says employees that use a VDT in the course of their official duties can be reimbursed for 100% of the eye examination by an licensed optical practitioner in an amount not to exceed $50.00.
The same employee can be reimbursed up to $175.00 buy the Agency if a licensed optical certifies on the Agency forms that the employee needs the corrective lenses for VDT use. The Agency will reimburse you for eyeglasses or contacts including disposable lenses.
Can I file a Grievance?
March 14th, 2012 | Posted by in Contract | Did you know? | Your Rights - (0 Comments)
Do you know what a grievance is? Article 24 of the National Agreement between Union and Agency says:
A grievance means any complaint:
A. by an employee(s) concerning any matter relating to the employment of the employee;
B. by the Union concerning any matter relating to the employment of any employee; or