AFGE Council 238
We are a nationwide union representing more than 7,500 EPA employees committed to protecting the environment and public health. And we’re fighting for the rights and resources needed to do our jobs.
Our Fight
EPA workers are under attack. EPA scientists and civil servants are facing government shutdowns, staffing cuts, and intimidation. We’re demanding a fair workplace that ensures we can protect the planet without interference or fear.
10,000+
signatures on the EPA Workers’ Bill of Rights
52
members of Congress supporting
1
new contract
The Results
Over the course of several years, we won a new contract for thousands of EPA employees nationwide in June of 2020. This new contract protects our right to organize, includes language barring discrimination from our workplaces, requires PPE to be provided to employees, and more. But the fight continues as we use the contract to ensure a fair workplace for all EPA employees.
Our Leadership
AFGE Council 238 Executive Board
President – Marie Owens Powell
Executive Vice President – Joyce Howell
First Vice President – Undine Kipka
Second Vice President – Justin Chen
Secretary – Kenneth Krebs
Treasurer – Jeanne Schultz
Sergeant at Arms – Ed Guster
Become a Member
Together, we have the power to ensure all EPA employees are treated with dignity and respect. Your membership in AFGE is the most important thing you can do to achieve this collective vision.
Find Your Local
Join thousands of other EPA employees in the fight for a fair workplace: get involved with your local union!