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Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?

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An Appeals Court Appears Open to Reinstating Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Feds By Eric Katz March 8, 2022 A federal appeals court on Tuesday appeared open to reinstating President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, suggesting a lower court’s pause may have been overly broad.

Hazard Duty Pay Lawsuit

Good Afternoon Brothers & Sisters, @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Consent-Retainer (FMC Devens HDP).pdf Our Local E-board wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that the Union has been researching the Hazardous Duty Pay issue due to COVID-19.

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Consent-Retainer (FMC Devens HDP).pdf

COVID 19

Watch for symptoms People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15, 2020 September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month that honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

HATCH ACT GUIDANCE PLEASE READ

Attached is new Hatch Act guidance. Pretty serious stuff.

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OSC November 27 2018 Guidance Extension and Clarification.pdf

OPM Instructs Agencies to Comply With Court Decision on Workforce Executive Orders

www.govexec.com - The Office of Personnel Management on Wednesday issued guidance instructing agencies to roll back any already implemented provisions of President Trump’s controversial workforce executive orders that are in violation of a recent court decision that found the meat of the orders to be unlawful.

www.govexec.com - In January, Government Executive reported that Frank Lara, then the bureau’s assistant director for correctional programs, sent a memorandum with the subject line “increasing population levels in private contract facilities” to agency leaders.

Push to Privatize

http://www.govexec.com/management/2018/01/trump-administration-looks-boost-use-private-prisons-while-slashing-federal-staff/145496/.

Response to changes

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Message 12.5.17.pdf

AFGE Seeks Hazard Pay

AFGE Seeks Hazard Pay for More Workers Exposed to COVID-19 July 27, 2020 87 Categories: The Insider, Coronavirus AFGE is seeking hazard pay for more federal employees exposed to COVID-19 on the job.
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AFGE Seeks Hazard Pay

	Hazard Pay

Good Afternoon Brothers & Sisters,
Consent Form

Our Local E-board wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that the Union has been researching the Hazardous Duty Pay issue due to COVID-19. The Union has brought this to Management’s attention during the Warden/AW's meetings and during various conversations. We have spoken to the law firm McGILLIVARY STEELE ELKIN LLP, and are pleased to announce that MSE is now representing LOCAL 0222 UNION MEMBERS ONLY in a Hazardous Duty Pay case!

If we should prevail in this case, the violations would be covered under the Back Pay Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The attorneys will seek through the lawsuit payments of Hazardous Duty Pay and/or Environmental Differential Pay and interest that were not paid by Management from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic until there is no longer a hazardous situation. You must sign up to be eligible to participate in any monetary recovery resulting from the lawsuit.

If you are approached by any Management official asking you to sign anything that states that they have paid you all your wages in full and you are satisfied with your current rate of pay DO NOT SIGN IT, as this may preclude you from being eligible for any lawsuit filed by AFGE Local 0222 or MSE.

Attached is the ATTORNEY RETAINER FORM, and a UNION APPLICATION. The Union is prepared to ensure that all UNION MEMBERS receive the pay that you are ENTITLED to. The Union believes that Hazardous Duty Pay, unpaid overtime, and interest and/or liquidated damages is what every employee at FMC Devens is entitled to.

ALL RETAINER FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND DIRECTLY SUBMITTED TO THE LAW FIRM McGILLIVARY STEELE ELKIN LLP. Please fill out all forms using your PERSONAL EMAIL, NOT your work email! Forms can be submitted through the electronic DocuSign link at https://na4.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=3c0cd8ee-a74d-442f-b874-4a0b3993ad9f&env=na4&acct=155d00b5-dc1a-409f-8470-1761ba2fdd03&v=2, or by printing, completing, and emailing the form to info@mselaborlaw.com. ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT TO BE ELIGIBLE!

If you would like to be REPRESENTED by MSE you must be a UNION member and MAINTAIN your membership prior to turning in your RETAINER FORM and THROUGHOUT the complete process until the issue has been resolved and payment has been made. ANY staff member may join the Union. If you are a non-bargaining or Management Official you are still permitted to join the Union and be eligible for the union benefits. HOWEVER, YOU CANNOT BE REPRESENTED BY THE UNION, OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY VOTES OR UNION MEETINGS, AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY COURTESY E-MAILS SENT TO BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS.

Thank you to all our current Union members for your continued support as we continue to work hard for you.