NURSES....DOCTORS...
Have you heard? AFGE has reached a settlement agreement on many issues but particulary official time for Title 38 employees nurses and doctors. If you are a nurse or doctor and wish to help fight for your rights and hold management accountable for your work environment then please become a steward. The AFGE steward is a key position in the union with many roles. AFGE stewards are organizers, problem solvers, educators, communicators, political/legislative activists, and worksite leaders. When you're dealing with management on union business, you deal with the employer as an equal.
In doing your job, it is important to know that you are protected as a Steward! When you’re dealing with management on union business, you deal with the employer as an equal. Your contract may also spell out your rights, and perhaps you’re covered by state and local ordinances if you’re a government worker.
The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (5 U.S.C. Chapter 71) specifically protects you (and other union leaders) from punishment or discrimination by management because of your union activity. It’s illegal for an employer to: • Deny you promotions or pay opportunities. • Isolate you from other workers. • Saddle you with extra work or unusually tough assignments. • Deny you overtime opportunities. • Enforce work rules unfairly against you or harass you with extra supervision. If your employer tries to discriminate against you in this way, it’s a violation of federal law.
United WE stand.. Divided we fall.
If you are interested in becoming a steward,or assisting your Local please call 561-281-0234, or 561-422-6950or email afgelocal507@gmail.com.
In Solidarity,
Cynthia Boston-Thompson
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