As I sat down to write this message it struck me that we are almost halfway through 2022 and I have just a little over six months left in my term as NFFE-1998 president. Even though the last couple of years have been overwhelming at times for all of us, time keeps marching forward. Upcoming […]
Category: National
Department of State is Redesigning the Civil Service Appraisal System
Last year, Headquarters facilitated working groups to get feedback on the proposed changes to performances evaluations and the civil service appraisal system. If you participated in one of these working groups, please email your Union officers at NFFE1998-NationalOfficers@state.gov. The Union is very concerned that upcoming proposed changes in performance appraisal processes will make it even […]
2021 Storage Bin Agreement
A national storage bin agreement was signed in December, 2021. In order to prevent collisions with the sit-stand desks and overhead storage all overhead storage cabinets will be phased out. BUE’s are granted 2 hours to scan printed reference materials to retain electronically for everyday work assignments. Each workstation will get at least 2 storage […]
Union’s Information on WSL Eligibility in Passport Services
We have been hearing reports from the field that many of you on WSL have received the survey requesting that you Self-Certify as high-risk for COVID-19. Many have already responded. We were just informed that this is being sent through Google Docs. This concerns us even more than before. The Union is pursuing formal redress […]
New Changes to WSL for Passport Services
Good afternoon, We have been notified by Headquarters that a change to the Weather and Safety Leave Policy is being enacted beginning this week. If you are currently on Weather and Safety Leave, Headquarters intends to send you a survey to “self-certify” your status. This survey includes a disclaimer that a response is voluntary. There […]
Information on Returning to Work
By now, all of you have received a SAFE message re-assigning our positions as Mission-Critical. This action by the Department of State dictates our nation-wide return to work on June 11, 2020. Some of you may have also seen the recent tweets and Press Releases by Congressman Lankford (Et al.) demanding Passport Services explore options […]
Agency “Cell Phone” Restrictions Are Revised, DAS Rebuilding Trust at Department of State: Passport Services
Rachel Arndt, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Passport Services, eases restrictions with cell phone usage in passport offices for employees. She notified employees in passport offices on March 23rd, via e-mail and a revised policy Memo describing employee responsibilities under this new policy, and also reaffirming Core Values of Our People, Integrity “by boosting morale…, […]
Updates on COVID-19 and Passport Services
Clearly as of Friday March 20, 2020 the US Department of state was not able to make a life affirming decision to close the domestic passport offices for each and every dedicated employee that is still showing up to work, to serve a public that is being told to not leave the United States, or […]
Labor Day Message from NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin
NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin has a Labor day video message to share with the hard working federal employees. Please click on “Read Post” to view the video.
NFFE Litigation Round-Up
NFFE-IAM is leading the fight for federal workers in three, distinct lawsuits. Read on to learn the latest on each lawsuit, and how NFFE-IAM members can participate. Illegal Executive Order Appeal As you may recall, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued guidance requiring agencies to rescind any implementation of three anti-employee executive orders (EO) […]