New Addition to the Wallace Family
08/09/2010
Doug Wallace, Chapter Treasurer, has a new addition to the family. Evan Charles arrived July 23. Congratulations, Doug, and best wishes from all.
MOU on TTB O 9330.1
08/09/2010
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT ON THE NRC
08/05/2010
NTEU, Chapter 305 is very disappointed in the Agency and NRC Management in their decision to hire a new manager to the NRC, since they have not hired behind specialist for so long.
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Phyllis Baldwin
07/29/2010
Phyllis Baldwin, longest NTEU member of the chapter had a serious accident at work, has had surgery to repair damage and is recuperating at home. The chapter sent her some cookies and she called today to thank the chapter for the cookies and stated that it really cheered her up to know her fellow union members were thinking of her and wishing her a speedy recovery. Please keep Phyllis in your thoughts/prayers.
THE ADMINISTRATOR REJECTS INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE NTEU CHAPTER 305 PRESIDENT - FIRST LEVEL GRIEVANCE FILED
07/13/2010
On July 7, 2010, Ms. Yankey, President of NTEU Chapter 305 submitted an e-mail to Mr. John Manfreda introducing herself as the Chapter President representing all the bargaining unit employees of the agency and requested a chance to talk informally regarding the situation at the NRC, especially the recent meetings and statements made by Mr. Boland, Director of the NRC.
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Online Member Surveys
07/08/2010
Investigative Interviews
07/08/2010
What to do if you are the subject of an investigation.
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Member Surveys
06/27/2010
Attached are three member survey forms. We would appreciate your input. Read More...
NTEU Chapter 305’s Position on the “All Hands Meeting”
06/26/2010
NTEU Chapter 305’s Position on the “All Hands Meeting” held at the NRC on June 24, 2010 by Kevin Boland, Director of the NRC and NTEU Chapter 305.
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A REMINDER FROM YOUR CHAPTER PRESIDENT
06/26/2010
The chapter has received many comments and statements of how concerned and disappointed they are regarding the selection of Ms. Mary Ryan to the position of TTB Deputy Administrator. Read More...
Procedures for EEO Claims
05/19/2010
This is to advise bargaining unit employees that under Article 15 of the Negotiated Agreement, employees may raise EEO claims either through the EEO statutory procedure OR through the negotiated grievance procedures (NTEU, Chapter 305).
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Training Managment MOU
05/08/2010
Memorandum of Understanding between the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), Chapter 305 on the Training Management Order.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989
04/08/2010
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is a United States federal law that protects federal whistleblowers, or persons who work for the government who report agency misconduct.
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What Are Prohibited Personnel Practices?
04/05/2010
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency. Their basic authorities come from four federal statutes: the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
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Any Discrimination Due to Age or Eligibility of Retirement is Illegal
03/31/2010
As a chapter, many employees come to us for advice on various laws and regulations regarding their rights. We have noticed a number of employees that are within 5 years of retirement eligibility seem to have the most questions regarding age discrimination laws.
The complete article can be found here.
The complete article can be found here.
VOIP Memorandum of Understanding
03/22/2010
Memorandum of Understanding between the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), Chapter 305 on the installation of the VOIP telephone system (Call agent Module) at the NRC.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
EEO ADR Memorandum of Understanding
01/16/2010
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB” or “Employer”) briefed the National Treasury Employees Union (“NTEU” or “Union”) regarding the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, TTB Order 2922.1 (“ADR Order”). Pursuant to this initiative, TTB employees may select alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in lieu of counseling during the pre-compliant period for EEO complaints.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
The complete memorandum can be found here.
EEOC Proposed Rule Change
01/09/2010
In an effort to improve the federal complaints process, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a proposed rule that seeks to make changes to the discrimination complaint regulations affecting federal employees. Read More...