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September 25, 2023

Talking Points & Sample Script Around Government Shutdown

AFGE COUNCIL 238 TALKING POINTS FOR SHUTDOWN 2023 I represent federal workers at the EPA, here in CITY/STATE. Members of the American Federation of Government Employees Local ____ are calling…

September 25, 2023

STMT: AFGE Council 238 Responds to Proposed Schedule F Rule

In October 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order that created a new “Schedule F” in the civil service but did not have a chance to complete implementation before he…

September 25, 2023

PRESS COVERAGE: Government Shutdown Impact on EPA Work

EPA Union Offers Shutdown Tips E&E News Kevin Bogardus 9/20/23 I’m preparing for absolutely the worst’: How a government shutdown could impact Illinois Chicago Daily Herald Marni Pyke 9/27/23

September 20, 2023

Largest EPA Union Prepares for Potential Government Shutdown

AFGE Council 238 For Immediate Release: September 20, 2023 Media Contacts: Nina Wheeler, [email protected] Largest EPA Union Prepares for Potential Government Shutdown – AFGE Council 238 Provides 8,000 Scientists, Lawyers,…

August 31, 2023

PRESS COVERAGE: EPA Workers Respond to White House Return to Office Call

EPA staff survey: Touch telework and I’m out of here E&E News Kevin Borgardus August 31, 2023 The IRS appears to have counted out some taxpayers a bit too soon…

August 26, 2023 The Hill

The Hill: EPA staffing hits crisis point as Biden sends disaster relief workers to Hawaii

August 24, 2023

Press Coverage: EPA Workers Demand Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Provisions in Contract

Lawmakers urge EPA, AFGE to ‘bargain in good faith’ after impasse on DEIA article Federal News Network Drew Friedman August 24, 2023 News Radio Federal News Network August 24, 2023…

August 23, 2023

44 Members of Congress Call on EPA to Support Workers’ Demands for DEIA Provisions in Fair, Inclusive Contract

AFGE Council 238 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Contact: Eliana Gayle-Schneider, [email protected]  44 Members of Congress Call on EPA to Support Workers’ Demands for DEIA Provisions in Fair,…

June 15, 2023

AFGE Council 238 Package 1 Articles Ratified

Below are the articles in Package 1 that have been ratified: Preamble Midterm Bargaining Fitness and Wellness Arbitration Telework Employee Pantry/Kitchenette Facilities Employee Counseling and Assistance Program Employee Rights Medical…

May 3, 2023

Letter to EPA Leadership Regarding DEIA Proposals

Dear EPA Leadership, AFGE Council 238 is writing to share our concerns regarding your decision yesterday to declare an impasse while bargaining the article in our union’s contract related to…