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IAM Supports U.S. Army Museum

Tue. October 11, 2011

The U.S. Army is scheduled to open its National Museum of the U.S. Army in 2015 to preserve the history of America’s oldest military branch and celebrate the selfless service and personal sacrifice of over 30 million men and women who have worn the Army uniform. Complete with historical artifacts, interactive exhibits and other displays, the state-of-the-art museum will be on the grounds of Fort Belvoir, VA, less than 30 minutes south of Washington, DC.

Full NSPS Repeal and Other Key Federal Workforce Provisions Included in Defense Authorization Conference Report

Wed. October 14, 2009

October 14, 2009 - In a news release issued by the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member John McCain announced the contents of the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act conference report. The report contained several key provisions impacting the federal workforce. The highlight of the report, and a great development for federal workers, is language that would repeal the controversial National Security Personnel System (NSPS).

The IAM Submits Comments and a Scathing Review of NSPS Proposed Regulations

Fri. June 27, 2008

Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 - The IAM Submits Comments and a Scathing Review of NSPS Proposed Regulations

Support HR 5573 - Unused Sick Time for Federal Employees

Fri. June 27, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008 - Position: Currently, federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) get no credit for unused sick time upon retirement. However, federal workers under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) do get credit for unused sick time. This discrepancy is unfair to some federal workers and it causes an incentive for FERS workers to use up their sick time as retirement approaches, costing the government millions of dollars in lost efficiency. Congress should address this growing problem by passing HR 5573, a bill that would grant FERS retirees a one-time payment of 15 percent of the hourly rate of their final salary for any sick leave balance of more than 500 hours, up to $10,000.

Privatization of Federal Jobs

Fri. June 27, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008 - Position: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) privatization effort is not about making federal services more efficient; rather, it is designed to replace hundreds of thousands of federal employees with contractors. OMB is still forcing agencies to use privatization quotas, the A-76 process remains extremely pro-contractor, and OMB justifies its unprecedented wholesale privatization effort with unsubstantiated savings claims. We encourage Congress to adopt rules that will level the playing field for all federal workers in A-76 competitions, and where appropriate, eliminate competitive sourcing altogether.

Support HR 4089/S2824 - Collective Bargaining for VA Nurses and Doctors

Fri. June 27, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008 - Position: Over the last several years, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) healthcare professionals have seen their collective bargaining rights practically eliminated. Agency management’s improperly broad interpretation of a certain provision in federal labor law has allowed them to circumvent the bargaining process on numerous critical issues, and the effect is taking its toll on the morale of VA health care providers. It is time for Congress to do what is right for VA workers and the veterans for whom they provide care by passing HR 4089/S 2824, which will eliminate the collective bargaining exceptions under Sec. 7422 of Title 38.

Manufacture Passports in the US - Support HR 5752

Fri. June 27, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008 - The U.S. passport is the premier travel/identity document in the world – the “gold standard”, as some have said. U.S. passports – like U.S. currency – should not be outsourced to foreign companies. Outsourcing the manufacturing of the U.S. passport book covers compromises our nation’s security. Congress must put a stop to this dangerous practice by passing HR 5752, which will require that the U.S. passport be completely manufactured in the U.S.

NSPS Reform Cheers Federal Workers

Wed. February 06, 2008

Defense Department workers scored a major victory this week when President Bush signed into law the fiscal 2008 Defense Authorization Act, which includes language to fundamentally reform the Pentagon’s flawed National Security Personnel System (NSPS).

NSPS Reform Clears Major Hurdle

Tue. October 09, 2007

October 4, 2007 - By a 92-3 vote, the Senate passed the fiscal year 2008 Defense Authorization bill (HR 1585) earlier this week.

Ft. Sill Organizing Drive Shows Results

Wed. January 10, 2007

January 9, 2007 - Signing up government workers under an existing federal sector contract is unlike traditional organizing drives, but thanks to face-to-face communication and making sure workers understand the benefits of membership, Federal Local 273 is increasing dues-paying membership at the U.S. Army base at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.