Thanks to the persistent and diligent efforts of the General Committee (GC) in advocating for telework with Agency leadership over the last year, we are happy to announce that we have secured a deal that places current levels of telework into our National Agreement through October 25, 2029.

The deal also locks in the terms of the GC’s episodic telework and split days MOU into the contract, while removing language from Article 41 regarding elimination or termination of the telework program that would contradict the changes to maintain current levels of telework. (See pages 8-10 of the Settlement Agreement.)

We cannot thank Commissioner O’Malley enough, who signed this deal himself, for his commitment to SSA employees and the continued high-quality public service we provide, both at the ODS and the ADS.

This deal will secure not just telework for SSA employees, but will secure staffing levels through prevention of higher attrition, which in turn will secure the ability of the Agency to serve the public. This is a win for employees and for the American public.

In Solidarity, Spokesperson General Committee

NOTE: The Settlement Agreement is available upon request from your local representative or email afge1395@afge1395.org