By Natalie Alms Nov 09, 2021 The Social Security Administration is working to bring its employees back to the office within months and return to “normal operations.” The agency is going to implement the re-entry process across the agency “as soon as possible, including taking steps to increase in-person accessibility” Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten our communities and put government workers at risk, AFGE is calling on Congress to support key workplace protections and benefits for all federal workers. Go to the Take Action page to find out how you can stand up and fight back. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Read more
GAO-22-104295Published: Oct 25, 2021. Publicly Released: Oct 25, 2021. Jump To HIGHLIGHTS FULL REPORT GAO CONTACTS Fast Facts The CARES Act mandates that we monitor the federal government’s pandemic response. We reviewed federal agencies’ plans for workers to reenter the workplace safely. Agencies drafted workplace reentry plans shortly after Read more
To the Agency Good morning, I am following up with additional questions and concerns in advance of the briefing and consultations. As a follow-up to my question regarding phased re-entry, it seems that the dates being used are consistent with other federal agencies’ determinations regarding re-entry for senior leadership and Read more
Please see New MOU on Re-entry for any changes to this document.
Symptom Screening Symptom Screening Highlights: Onsite federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors who need to report to the workplace must complete symptom screening before they report each day. The Facility Security Committee (FSC) must decide which screen criteria and procedures to use, and coordinate with security organizations. Q: Is Read more
Hand Sanitizer Highlights: GSA will provide hand sanitizer for GSA-controlled facilities entries and common areas. Agencies have to provide wipes, gloves, and disinfectant for people to clean their workstations. UPDATEDQ: Who is responsible for providing hand sanitizer in GSA-controlled facilities? A: GSA will provide hand sanitizer in the building entrances Read more
Labor Relations Labor Relations Obligations UPDATED Highlights: You need to work with employee unions. Send them your draft plans. Consult with your HR and legal counsel to determine labor relations obligations. UPDATEDQ: Are there collective bargaining obligations regarding implementation of the Agency Model Safety Principles issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Read more
Q: If a federal employee seeks to enter space under the control of another agency, must they complete a Certification of Vaccination form at that agency? A: Yes, federal employees are treated as visitors during their visit to another agency, meaning they would need to complete a Certification of Vaccination form and, Read more
Q: Should agencies discuss vaccination plans with their employee unions? A: Yes. Because agencies need to act quickly due to the COVID-19 emergency and to protect the health and safety of federal employees, contractor employees, and visitors, agencies should engage with employee unions at their earliest opportunity regarding the requirement Read more
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