CBP HQ has agreed, at NTEU’s request, to authorize its Field Offices to work with NTEU chapters at their ports-of-entry in installing plexiglass barriers in primary booths to provide an extra measure of protection for our officers. 

Attached is the guidance that CBP will be following when employees request emergency paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

NTEU released a short survey to assist in our media efforts. We need your responses ASAP. Also, the petition to CBP and DHS leadership needs additional signatures. The power of the petition is dramatically enhanced when the vast majority of…

Opt-in Period Opens for FLSA Lawsuit Eligible employees should join, or “opt in” to, the NTEU lawsuit seeking damages for employees required to work during the shutdown. Employees are eligible to join if: they are in a bargaining unit for…

Updates from OPM Excepted employees, you have options to take annual or sick leave during the government shutdown. From updated OPM guidance: Excepted employees can request time and take approved leave as you normally would. Time will be charged from…

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Three Executive Orders Attack Federal Employees and Federal Unions Friday the administration made clear its animosity toward federal employees and our union. The president signed three executive orders aimed at reducing the role of federal employee unions, as well as…

April 2018 Global Settlement Update Checks to be Distributed Next Month in Phases As reported to you a few weeks ago, payments are on track for distribution in early May. The payments will be issued in four waves. Here is…

We have received many calls in regards to the weather conditions. We encourage everyone to read the contract. You can request admin leave for weather condition based on article 37 Section 10 (C) (7). stated : “Hazardous Weather Conditions. When…

NTEU CHAPTER 177 MEMBERS: On Friday January 12, 2017 at 3:34 pm Tysen Keiso Campbell was born. Both mom and baby as well as other family are doing well. This reminds us of the precious life we live and an…