AFGE Local 2206 Front Page

1.    How do I know if I’m entitled to workplace accommodations? If you need an accommodation, the best thing to do is ask for it. Under the ADA, you are entitled to accommodations if you meet the definition of an individual with a disability and are qualified for the job Read more…

Black History In Social Security’s Early Days The “Black Cabinet”    From Black Past (emphasis added): The Black Cabinet was an informal advisory group of African American civil servants who lobbied for African Americans to receive equal access to federal benefits and employment and job training programs associated with President Franklin Roosevelt’s Read more…

reentry plan Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFEDFebruary 8, 2022 1:39 pm8 min The Social Security Administration struck a recent deal with its unions to return employees to the office by the end of March. Both parties are in talks to negotiate the finer points of that office reentry, but officials say SSA leadership isn’t giving much Read more…

Manager Talking Points for Reentry To be shared February 8 – 10, 2022 Introduction The purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss SSA’s reentry plan.  In accordance with the recently negotiated agreements with our unions, we are beginning preparations for a safe return, or “reentry”, of most employees to their Read more…

Occupancy SSA may establish occupancy limits for specific offices as a means of facilitating physical distancing, depending on factors like vaccination status, public access, and mission requirements. Environmental Cleaning SSA will ensure regular cleaning of common use, high-touch, and high-density spaces, such as lobbies, restrooms, elevators, and stairwells. Office space Read more…

Workplace Safety Plan

Executive Order 14003: Protecting the Federal Workforce is a presidential executive order issued by President Joe Biden (D) on January 22, 2021, that revoked executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump (R) that the Biden administration claims undermined the merit system protections of the federal civil service and hindered collective bargaining activities. The order also directed the head of Read more…

Good morning labor partners, In accordance with the agency’s recently updated Workforce Safety Plan and Reentry plan, and now that negotiations with all three unions have concluded, we plan to end evacuation orders and reopen SSA facilities to allow for a safe return of most employees to their official duty stations (ODS) on March Read more…