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Understanding the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act During the Shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, we want to clarify what the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 means for you. As the law reads now, it guarantees that all federal employees—whether furloughed or working without pay—will receive full back pay once the government reopens. This law does not expire and applies to the current shutdown.

JOIN EDUES

Dear Members of Local 0222 Devens and BOP 2nd District: I encourage my brothers and sisters to please continue standing in solidarity with your leadership and AFGE. As a retired BOP employee, I want to emphasize that it is you who makes the Union strong.

By Erich Wagner September 24, 2025 Unions Warn of First Amendment Threat in Trump’s Anti-Labor Orders AFGE attorneys argue that President Trump’s executive orders gutting federal unions pose a grave First Amendment risk. A Ninth Circuit panel’s decision to allow the orders during litigation could set a precedent for government retaliation cloaked in “national security.” A full court review may be on the horizon.

Rights Without a Master Agreement

The agency has rescinded our Collective Bargaining Agreement, but your rights remain intact. Stay vigilant, report violations, and document unsafe directives. AFGE is mobilizing through congressional grievances and calls to action—your participation is vital. Remember: YOU are the union. Let’s stand together and fight forward. ?? CLICK TO READ FILL LETTER!

Local Supplement Agreement Signed!

On May 22, 2017, the FMC Devens Local Supplemental Agreement (LSA) to the Master Agreement was signed and is now in effect.

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Brothers and Sisters of Local 0222

I want to take a moment to reassure you that your union is still here, standing with you through this shutdown. These are hard times and troubled waters, but we have been here before, and each time we have come out stronger than ever , and we will again.

We need to stay united and lean on each other, because we know the agency is not going to be there for us in the same way. Together, we can weather this storm.

If you need anything, I am only a phone call away. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We will do our best to put out information as soon as we receive it, and keep you updated throughout this process.

This is our time to stand tall. We don’t back down, we don’t break, and we don’t quit. Together we rise, together we stand, together we win.

In Solidarity,

Michael Guerriero

President, AFGE Local 0222

Portal to Portal

Important: Join the Portal to Portal Lawsuit – Action Needed Now

Local #0222 is moving forward with the Portal to Portal lawsuit, and we need your participation to ensure the agency is held accountable. We have retained McGILLIVARY STEELE ELKIN LLP, a law firm with a proven track record of success. If you wish to join the lawsuit, you must complete and sign the retainer form through DocuSign. The process is quick, secure, and can be done from any device.
Here’s what you need to do:

Read through the form carefully.
Fill out your information and electronically sign the form.
Important: Please use your personal email when signing the form, not your BOP email.
Submit the form directly to the attorneys via DocuSign.
Print a copy of the signed form for your records.

Click the link below to access the DocuSign retainer form: Click the "SIGN UP HERE" button
Sign the Retainer Form

Please complete the form as soon as possible if you want to participate in the lawsuit. Local #0222 is committed to holding the agency accountable. With your support, we will continue to do so.

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