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 of the move and we will continue to do so.   Some people have come to myself and other union members over concerns with seating priorities and locations.  In some cases we have been able to improve situations, however it is important to understand that no matter how the floor is organized, some people will not be in their first choice cubicles.  Still, I highly encourage anyone with concerns over seating to find Minja, myself (David Zanoni), or another union member and we will do our best to find an optimal solution.

As for the construction, NFFE 858 and RMA have agreed to promote telework above normal allowances in order to avoid the disturbances.  I believe everyone has already seen emails and/or had meetings with supervisors over the guidelines, but as a general rule, if you are losing productivity due to construction, you can probably telework extra.  Ask your manager first and they will probably allow it within reason, however if you feel it is disallowed unjustly, find a Union rep and we can make sure the proper rules are followed.

As for actually moving, your manager should inform you of specific time-lines of when and where you should go.  The building staff is trying to provide rolling bins to employees to ease the transfer of personal files and belongings, yet not all of them have arrived, so some employees may need to use cardboard boxes in the meantime.  I would suggest those of you who have accumulated large amounts of ‘stuff’ to begin packing sooner rather than later.  If anyone is physically unable to move their belongings from cube to cube, the building does have labor on staff to assist.  Let your manager know and they should be able to route the request.  There is no assisted labor for packing, however office peers probably can give a helping hand if asked, and I will be more the willing to assist if needed.

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