After meeting with the Agency, we have agreed to a pilot fitness program.
The Union is taking the initiative to bring in their own certified personal trainer with which employees can then organize with to customize a training schedule. RMA is sponsoring them for contractor badges so that the training can take place as convenient to [...]
Thank you to everyone that responded to the survey. We received responses from more than 70% of bargaining unit. There are two big facts I want to clear up to some that have voiced concerns:
1. This initiative is to add services and will not affect the current use policy for the gym. The gym will [...]
As everyone already knows, KC RMA is re-organizing the floor layout in Beacon. Almost all employees are being affected in some way and it is (and will likely continue to be) quite an inconvenience. NFFE 858 has been in the heart of these discussions with management on how to best to deal with the problems [...]
From Bill Dougan, National Secretary-Treasurer
It is with great sadness and regret that I confirm the passing of NFFEs beloved national president, Richard N. Brown, who was found unresponsive in his apartment in Arlington, VA yesterday afternoon. To all who knew him, Rick was a strong leader, a dedicated trade unionist, and a friend.
We would like to announce the election of several new officers.
NFFE Local 858 Board of Trustees:
Jeff Bazille
Maureen Ferentz
Kathy Tiefel
Conductor/Sentinel:
Monica Lee
A union filed grievance on awarding holiday pay hours equal to normal time scheduled was filed, argued, and briefed over that last few months. We have been notified by the arbitrator to expect his decision Thursday or Friday in the mail. We will keep up updated on the latest news.
A generally productive day back at the table… although not without its share of disagreements. The discussions started with identical language found in both team’s proposals, mainly in the requirements for job announcements section, and quickly yielded results with only minor details left. After those common sections were addressed, the management team suggested something of [...]
