"We Always Did It That Way"

UPDATE:  (A)DC Nikki Johnson flops on providing the case law that she said refutes the Union’s grievance as Chief Pfeifer denies grievance without substance.

Now let’s just forget for a second that Chief Pfeifer again rejected the existence of our CBA and Title 5 of the United States Code that provides our right to be represented and take a look at his response.  Chief Pfeifer admits to violating the Statute (Federal Law) and Article 2 of the CBA but still denied the grievance in whole.

UIG Response Bypass Termination

Bypass-Termination

FLRA MEETINGS GUIDANCE

Chief Pfeifer’s Designee, (A)DC Mission Support Nikki Johnson stated in a grievance meeting that she had case law that refutes the violations of the CBA, Federal Laws and cited cases in the grievance. Naturally, the Union asked about these cases. However, (A)DC Nikki Johnson could not provide the Union the case names, the case summaries or any hint to their existence. Maybe, management will let us know in their response….or maybe not….

Just an update on the never ending saga of trying to schedule a meeting with the Chief to improve morale in Swanton Sector.

The Chief and his Deputy decided to not attend or even let us know before the start of the meeting. If Chief Pfeifer doesn’t like having to work with the Union or common folks, he should take Kerlikowske’s advice and just quit.

21 days just to set up a meeting with Chief Pfeifer.

58 days in total it takes to have a scheduled meeting with Chief Pfeifer.

DAY 1: January 5, 2016

Union requested a meeting with Chief Pfeifer.

DAY 6: January 11, 2016

Chief Pfeifer’s Designee responded by stating she was still checking on possible dates and wanted to know any specific topics.

DAY 8: January 13, 2016

Union responded  “to discuss and explore strategies that would improve the present relationship between labor and management. Specifically, we would like to discuss bid for shifts and utilizing the FMCS for both their grievance mediation process, and one of their Building Labor-Management Relationships Programs. If there are any other specific topics that management would like to discuss please let us know in advance. Thank you”

DAY 21: January 26, 2016

Chief Pfeifer’s Designee’s responded, “ Chief Pfeifer and DCPA Garcia are available to meet with you on March 2^nd or 3^rd at 0900 hours, Swanton Sector.”

DAY 58: March 3, 2016

Tentative meeting scheduled with Chief Pfeifer.

USBP and NBPC will begin solicitation for the Nation Wide Swaps (NWS) on August 17, 2015

As outlined in Sect. 11 of the April 28 MOU

For a BPA to be eligible:

• Has served a minimum of 3 years as a BPA, is not the subject of any pending performances or disciplinary action, or is the subject of an investigation of alleged misconduct, that may prevent the performance of the full scope of required duties.
• Has not received or been the subject to three or more disciplinary actions (reprimand to 14 day suspensions), or a single adverse action (suspension of more than 14 days) within the last 2 years.
• Is not under a last chance agreement; and
• Has fulfilled any time-in-station requirements associated with any previously approved relocation or reassignment..

Bargaining Unit employees wishing to participate in the NWS will have to agree to the following:

• If I am granted an exchange, I agree to not request another swap for two years from the effective date of this requested exchange.
• I understand that I may request  and be granted an excused absence without charge to my leave in an amount not more than 40 hours to enable me to make pre-moving and post-moving arrangements.
• I understand that any relocation or other cost associated with an approved swap granted under Sect. 11 of the April 28, 2014 MOU are the responsibility of the applicant.

Bargaining Unit employees will have to fill out basic biographical information, including USBP “Enter on Duty” date (EOD). The use of Service Computation Date will not be allowed and will automatically disqualify an applicant.

Applicants will be able to request up to four locations. All selections will be made solely on the basis of seniority. Employees granted a swap will also take on the other employee’s Pay Tier and Shift .

The solicitation will open on August 17, 2015 0800 CDT and close on September 5, 2015 2400 CDT.

Agents will not have to request access or permission to any site prior or during the open-period.

The following link is only accessible by a Government Computer:

https://uconnect.cbpnet.cbp.dhs.gov/sites/OBP/MSD/wm/nwsp/Pages/default.aspx

The following stations/locations are not able to participate in the NWS at this time:

Abilene, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Billings, Dallas, Lubbock, Midland, Pecos, Riverside, San Angelo, San Antonio, Twin Falls

For further information, please read the Signed OT MOU and NWS FAQ

or email

Swaps@bpunion.org