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December 4, 2023

Largest EPA Union Enters into Mediation on Key Contract Articles as Members Push for DEI Policies, Scientific Integrity

AFGE Council 238 For Immediate Release: December 4, 2023 Media Contacts: Phoebe Rogers, [email protected] Nina Wheeler, [email protected] Largest EPA Union Enters into Mediation on Key Contract Articles as  Members Push…

November 10, 2023

2023 Congressional Visits

Visit with Congressperson Wiley Nickel on September 12, 2023 Visit with Congressperson Deborah Ross on August 8, 2023. Visit with Congressperson Valarie Foushee on August 2, 2023

November 8, 2023

STMT: AFGE Council 238 Responds to Funding Cuts for EPA

In response to the House approving a nearly 40% cut to EPA funding and the negative impacts it would have on the environment and human health, AFGE Council 238 President Marie Owens Powell…

November 1, 2023 AFGE

The Activist: Undine Kipka, the Environmental Protection Agency

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 As…

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