What article and section of the AFGE NVAC master agreement discusses your rights to union representation?
(NVAC) Article 22 – Investigations describes the due process and representation rights of workers who become a subject or witness in an investigation, while laying out training requirements for investigators.
What percentage of VA employees are in bargaining unit positions covered by unions?
“More than 79% of VA’s workforce are bargaining unit employees, and we are working to cultivate strong, lasting relationships with the unions that represent the population of the department’s union workers, so as to ensure world class service to Veterans,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
What is the difference between a bargaining unit and a union?
Labor unions negotiate various conditions of employment for these jobs, however they don’t generally negotiate compensation or other matters that the management team deems to be their sole prerogative. If your job is in a bargaining unit, you don’t have to join the union.
When was AFGE founded?
October 17, 1932American Federation of Government Employees / Founded
A brief history of our Union Born in the depths of the Great Depression, AFGE formed in 1932 at one of the most uncertain periods in our nation’s history. Elected officials had crippled the civil service, wage cuts and furloughs were on the rise, and promotions and leave privileges were hard to come by.
How do I stop paying AFGE union dues?
A: If you pay membership dues through AFGE E-Dues, fill out the cancellation request form at www.afge.org/Cancel or contact your AFGE Local union office. If you pay membership dues through agency payroll deduction, please contact your AFGE Local union office.
Who is the author of the VA-AFGE subject Master Agreement?
Master Agreement between the Department of Veteran Affairs and the American Federation of Government Employees Author Maryetta Lancaster Subject Master Agreement between the Department of Veteran Affairs and the American Federation of Government Employees dated March 15, 2011 Created Date
When does the Department have a bargaining obligation to the Union?
The Department’s bargaining obligation is triggered when the Union submits a bargaining demand. When the Union’s bargaining demand is submitted, the parties will discuss the proposed change and share their interests and concerns. D. The parties may first attempt to reach agreement by conducting telephone negotiations.
What is Section 1 of the Department of the Union policy?
Section 1 – Policy The Department and the Union affirm their commitment to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and to prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 years of age and over), or disabling condition .