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Article 6 Section b. 2. Employees have the right
to be treated fairly and equitably in all aspects of
personnel management.

First Eric Williams Relay was a great

success
Figure 1Local Presidents

NEXT UNION MEETING

I would personally like to thank
all of the staff who participated,
encouraged, or helped in the
relay. It was great to see the
local unions in the metroplex
get together and have such a
great time and in turn raise
money for such a great cause.

The next Union meeting is scheduled for

June 25th, 2015 at 4:15 PM in the 1st floor
training rooms of the DSCC. We hope all
can attend and put your name in the hat
for a $25 gift card.

Even our neighbors in HR attended!!

AFGE Demands Accountability Following Cyberattack Targeting 4 Million Employees, Retirees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) informed AFGE Thursday evening that the personal
information of all 2.1 million current federal employees and an additional 2 million federal retirees and
former federal employees may have been compromised during a Chinese cyberattack.
The attack targeted personnel records of federal employees and retirees maintained on computers by
OPM. These personnel records contain Social Security numbers, military records, veterans status, pay,
position, educational records, name, address, date of birth, marital status, information on
dependents, health insurance, life insurance.
OPM says it discovered the breach in April but that the breach apparently occurred late last year.
The agency says everyone whose data was compromised will receive notifications by either email or
postal mail beginning June 8. Those affected by the breach will be able to get more information on a
special website,www.csid.com/opm, or by calling toll-free 844-777-2743. International callers should
call 512-327-0705.
AFGE is working closely with the Administration to determine the extent of the breach and explore
ways to remediate it, said AFGE President J. David Cox Sr. We will work with the Administration to
ensure that all available measures be taken to secure the personal information of all affected
employees, and that these measures be implemented as soon as possible. AFGE will demand
accountability and will take every necessary step to see that the interests and security of the nearly
700,000 people we represent are addressed.

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LUNCH AND LEARN

Local 1036 is proud to

announce that on
Wednesday June 24th,
2015 at 11:00 am we will
be hosting AFGE benefits
representatives. These
representative will be
giving you vital
information as to how
your Union membership
can benefit you in ways
you never knew.

The lunch and learn will

be held in the first floor
training rooms of the
DSCC and food will be
provided.
ALL BARGAINING UNIT
STAFF ARE INVITED TO
ATTEND
as we feel this will be a
great time to show staff
what AFGE does for us
and how to utilize the
benefits.

AFGE Won Huge Victory for LEOs, Firefighters on TSP

Early Withdrawal Bill

AFGE law enforcement members have fought for this for the past
several years, and today we're happy to report that the Senate on
Thursday passed a bill that would eliminate a 10% early
withdrawal penalty for federal law enforcement officers when
they retire after age 50. This would never have happened if it
wasnt for our efforts.
AFGE applauds Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania for taking the
lead on the Senate bill. A similar bill, introduced by Rep. Dave
Reichert of Washington, passed the House last month. The
House will now take up the Senate's amended version of the bill.
AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Eric Young was quoted
in a press release by Sen. Toomeys office on the passage of the
bill: Correctional Workers are responsible for securing many of
the most dangerous criminals in the country, and each day they
put their lives on the line to protect their communities.
Correctional Workers earned their retirement with blood and
sacrifice, and it is simple fairness that they should be able to
access their retirement accounts without an IRS penalty. AFGEs
Council of Prison Locals thanks Senator Toomey for his
leadership and dedication in fighting for fairness for Correctional
Workers everywhere.

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