John,
AFGE has been steadfast in our push for immediate action to help protect our members and the public we serve.
In this week's newsletter we've included important updates and an overview of the actions we've taken in the last week to fight for the health and safety of government employees.
ACT NOW TO STOP A NEW ANTI-UNION EEOC RULE
When the Chair of the EEOC put
out a proposed regulation designed to simultaneously undermine the union and
take away the best possible representation federal employees have in pursuing
an EEO claim, thousands of AFGE members took action to oppose the regulation.
Now the EEOC has reopened the
comment period on this regulation and we again must show our opposition.
With our entire nation examining
how we can ensure fair treatment of all Americans, regardless of race, color
and diversity that makes us stronger, this is exactly the wrong time to make it
harder to bring forth a claim of discrimination. EEOC has an important civil
rights mission and with this role it should be promoting robust enforcement not
making access harder for those who are vulnerable.
Also, due to COVID-19, federal employees critically need the assistance of their union reps when it comes to reasonable accommodation of disabilities that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19. Likewise, COVID-19 may raise issues for those in the protected age group or pose discriminatory treatment based on national origin.
Click here to take action NOW and submit a comment opposing this anti-union EEOC rule!
AFGE TSA COUNCIL CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN AT AIRPORTS
As the Transportation Security Administration is reportedly looking to start checking temperatures at airports to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the AFGE TSA Council 100 is voicing concerns over the measure’s effectiveness due to the possibility of asymptomatic transmission and safety of TSA officers conducting the screenings.
The council said TSOs have stepped up to ensure the safety of airline travelers for nearly two decades and will continue to do so. If it is decided that additional screening measures are to be imposed, the employees will do their jobs.
“But we do not believe temperature checks alone are sufficient and should only be implemented as a part of a comprehensive, science-driven plan to ensure that passengers do not continue through the checkpoint if they are contagious,” the council said.
Click here to learn more about the conditions AFGE TSA Council 100 believes should be met at our nation's airports.
UPCOMING WEBINARS ON EEO LAWS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
The Women’s and Fair Practices
Departments will be conducting a series of 2-hour informational sessions on how EEO laws, including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, continue to apply during
the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the webinars will cover how these EEO laws
do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and
suggestions made by the CDC or state/local public health authorities about
steps employers should take regarding COVID-19. The next webinar in this series will take place TONIGHT, June 24, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Click the Register Now button to sign up and for additional dates and times.
Please regularly check afge.org/Coronavirus to view important coronavirus updates.
Note: Information on this site is not intended to substitute for actual medical care or professional medical advice. If you believe you are, or may be ill, contact your primary care health provider immediately. Information on this website may change as the situation/recommendations/resources evolve. Please check back frequently.
Sincerely,
Dr. Everett Kelley
AFGE National President
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