Advocating For a Fair Telework Policy
We here at the Union hope you are all enjoying your summer! As Peace Corps enters Phase 2 of Peace Corps Everlasting and begins to prepare for a new normal, one of our top priorities as a Union and as an organization must be to ensure a flexible and fair telework policy for all. So many of us have gone above and beyond with our work during the pandemic – and we simply cannot just go back to the way things were before.
Our recent telework survey led to a number of recommendations regarding the future of telework, which we have presented to management – you can review them here (also attached).
We look forward to continuing to represent your voices in this important conversation. If you want to share your views with us, please reach out.
Our recent telework survey led to a number of recommendations regarding the future of telework, which we have presented to management – you can review them here (also attached).
We look forward to continuing to represent your voices in this important conversation. If you want to share your views with us, please reach out.
New Union Stewards
Over the past few weeks, the Union has added a number of new stewards to its ranks. Stewards represent and advocate for you as a member of the bargaining unit, and are your first point of contact for any concerns you have regarding your rights or your treatment on the job. The newest stewards are:
Stay tuned, as in the coming weeks we’ll be assigning stewards to each office to be your personal point of contact. Feel free to reach out to the new stewards or to the rest of the union team with any questions or issues.
- Ryan Haefke
- Ryan Stannard
- Joshua Castro
- Sakeena Ali
- Josephine Pacheco
Stay tuned, as in the coming weeks we’ll be assigning stewards to each office to be your personal point of contact. Feel free to reach out to the new stewards or to the rest of the union team with any questions or issues.
Joint Labor-Management Committee Meetin
The Union Executive Board meets with the organization’s OHR leadership quarterly to discuss issues relevant to Peace Corps employees. We were joined by Chief of Staff Dave Noble at the last meeting. The minutes from the latest JLMC meeting on 6/29 are here.
Topics covered include:
Topics covered include:
- Telework policy updates & survey results
- Return to office planning
- Notification process for department/office restructuring
Visit From Council 20
Samantha Reisher, organizer for Council 20 (our DC-area parent union) joined us at our union office hours on 7/8 to discuss ways she and Council 20 can support our efforts to advocate for employees here at Peace Corps. You can review the notes from our conversation here.
Union Weekly Lunch Meetings
The Union holds weekly lunch meetings on Tuesdays over Zoom. Want to attend?
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