The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has been and continues to be actively engaged in pursuing the interests of Border Patrol agents nationwide in regards to pay issues, border security issues, station closures, Border Patrol operations and other issues affecting morale. With regards to pay reform, the NBPC has taken the following actions: In late […]
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On February 19, 2013, the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) received official notice from Customs and Border Protection (Agency) regarding the Agency’s proposed sequestration plan. The Agency intends to implement these plans if Congress does not do what is necessary to avoid sequestration. Included with this message is a copy of the notice that details
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The National Border Patrol Council would like to thank the following Congressional representatives from Texas for the letter they signed in support of Border Patrol agents and our efforts to secure the borders. Henry Cuellar (28th District of Texas) Beto O’Rourke (16th District of Texas) Ruben Hinojosa (15th District of Texas) Filemon Vela (34th District of Texas) Read the letter
I. HOW TO FILE AN UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE A. What is an unfair labor practice charge. An unfair labor practice charge (ULP) is an allegation that an agency (or a union) has violated one or more subsections of 5 USC Section 7116(a). B. Who can file a charge? Any individual, labor organization or agency
OIG/OIA INVESTIGATIONS GUIDANCE TO NBPC OFFICERS AND STEWARDS THINGS TO REMEMBER: 1. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG, formerly OPR) or Office of Internal Audit (OIA) is NOT your friend!!! 2. There are NEVER any off the record discussions with OIG/OIA Investigators. 3. NEVER, EVER, talk to an OIG/OIA Investigator without Union representation and
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THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT OF 1989 Introduction Congress enacted the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (Public Law No. 101-12) to strengthen protections for Federal employees, former employees, and applicants for employment who claim that they have been subjected to personnel actions because of their whistleblowing activities. The Act made significant changes affecting appeals by whistleblowers
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THE UNION’S DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION A. The Duty of Fair Representation (DFR) comes from Section 7114(a)(1) of the Statute. The basic principle of DFR: A Union must use its power to fairly and equally represent all employees in the bargaining unit. As a general rule, the Union must represent employees without
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OUTLINE FOR WRITTEN REPLY TO PROPOSAL OF DISCIPLINE PURPOSE: An employee against whom discipline or adverse action is proposed has a statutory right to present his/her defense in the form of both a written and oral reply. A well-written and researched reply is extremely important in preparing a thorough record for a case that may
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GRIEVANCES INVOLVING DISCIPLINE/ADVERSE ACTION This type of grievance refers to disputes that arise when the agency takes disciplinary or adverse actions against employees. A. Disciplinary Actions Definition: Suspension of fourteen calendar days or less, disciplinary transfers, and written reprimands. Reference: Title 5 U.S.C. 7501 B 7504 5 C.F.R. 752.201
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