AFGE Local 2578

10/10/2024

Apparently the theme for World Mental Health Day this year is "Mental Health at Work."

Everyone deserves a safe and healthy work environment.

10/07/2024

"What are the dark spots by the window ledge?"
"I'm constantly sneezing when I arrive at work, but not at home."
"My eyes are red and watery after working for just a few hours and I have headaches. "

The AFGE Field Services and Education department is offering a new training series about mold. These new online courses are interactive and provide animated videos highlighting the characteristics and dangers of mold.

Register today ⬇

Interested in learning more about mold and your health; register for these trainings at AFGE Learn.

09/30/2024

Happening tomorrow at 7pm EST- don't forget to register!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Nyfh842SkGDRe3o5TYx1w #/registration

08/31/2024

Celebrate American workers by shopping union-made this weekend and every weekend!

08/25/2024

The Union and NARA have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the October 24, 2023 grievance filed by the Union regarding the NARA's change in telework policy.

To recap, in October 2023, NARA issued a new telework policy that led to a reduction in telework for employees who had previously been working from home more than six days per pay period. The union filed a grievance arguing that the existing agreements between the agency and the union did not give the agency the authority to institute a uniform agency-wide telework cap and that instead the agency had to determine the appropriate amount of telework available on an office-by-office basis. The grievance was not resolved, and the union invoked binding arbitration.

Instead of resolving the grievance through an arbitration hearing, the parties have voluntarily entered into a settlement agreement. The grievance settlement agreement addresses the matters raised in the grievance by requiring the agency to:

- Assess the business needs and the effectiveness of telework in a number of different NARA offices that were impacted by the policy change

- Upon completion of the assessment, engage in good faith bargaining with the Union regarding the possibility of changing the amount of telework available to bargaining unit employees in those offices

In exchange for this, the union withdraws its grievance and invocation of arbitration.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about this settlement agreement or its implementation.

05/23/2024

Some businesses to support this holiday weekend.

05/23/2024

Looking to support Union made businesses this summer season? Here’s a list to get you started:

Union-Made in America Barbecue Updated May 2023 Whether it's Memorial Day, July 4 or Labor Day, make sure your barbecue is stocked with union-made in America products. Burgers and Dogs Alexander & Hornung Ball Park Franks Dearborn Sausage Hebrew National Always Tender Pork Tenderloins Excel Fresh Me...

03/30/2024

For those preparing to celebrate Easter, here is a list of labor friendly organizations to purchase your holiday items from: https://aflcio.org/easter

03/26/2024

Last month several L2578 members participated in the AFGE Legislative Conference held in DC. A couple photos here of our members rallying!

01/31/2024

For those planning a Super Bowl party or just want to support union made goods here are some companies and products to consider. https://aflcio.org/SuperBowl

12/11/2023

For those who want to buy Union made goods this holiday season here is the list:

Find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America.

10/10/2023

On Friday, October 6th, NARA management transmitted a message notifying employees of a change in policy related to telework that will take effect for employees in the bargaining unit in December of this year.

AFGE has assessed that this change establishes conditions that are not consistent with the Mid-Term Memorandum of Understanding that is an addendum to the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement. As such, the union will be undertaking enforcement action to remedy what we consider to be a violation of the CBA and, if implemented, an unfair labor practice in violation of Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. We are in the midst of determining the most suitable litigation strategy. The AFGE-NARA telework agreement is a major achievement, and we intend to defend it.

We will be discussing this at the October general membership meeting of Local 2578 on Tuesday, October 31st.