Use-It-Or-Lose-It Annual Leave
Hello Peace Corps Union members! As we approach the end of the calendar year, we want to take a moment to highlight your rights to leave, which are guaranteed in Article 9 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Make sure to check your annual leave accrual, because any annual leave in excess of 240 hours will be lost at the end of the year.
While we encourage all employees to take the time off that they have earned, if you have excess leave that will be lost, you can show solidarity towards your fellow workers by donating a few hours through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
Make sure to check your annual leave accrual, because any annual leave in excess of 240 hours will be lost at the end of the year.
While we encourage all employees to take the time off that they have earned, if you have excess leave that will be lost, you can show solidarity towards your fellow workers by donating a few hours through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
Employee Volunteer Program
Did you know that the Peace Corps authorizes 52 hours of leave every year for employees to volunteer at activities of your choice?
The request form for your supervisor is linked below, and more information about the program is available from OHR here.
The request form for your supervisor is linked below, and more information about the program is available from OHR here.
Sick Leave to Care for Family
From the CBA: Sick leave will be granted when an employee…is required to give care and attendance to a member of the immediate family who is afflicted with a contagious disease, or would jeopardize the health of others by presence at the duty station because of exposure to a contagious disease
We very much hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe, but you are entitled to take sick leave if you need to care for a family member, whether as a result of COVID or something else. See Article 9, Sections B and C of the CBA for further details.
Additionally, the CARES Act entitles all federal employees to 80 hours of additional sick leave before December 31 if you or someone you care for is under a quarantine order – see page 2 of this FAQ from OHR.
We very much hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe, but you are entitled to take sick leave if you need to care for a family member, whether as a result of COVID or something else. See Article 9, Sections B and C of the CBA for further details.
Additionally, the CARES Act entitles all federal employees to 80 hours of additional sick leave before December 31 if you or someone you care for is under a quarantine order – see page 2 of this FAQ from OHR.
Union Weekly Lunch Meetings
The Union holds weekly lunch meetings on Tuesdays over Zoom. Want to attend?
Contact The UnionConcerned your rights may have been violated or have a question about what your rights are? Reach out to a Union steward at the below link, or join us during our Thursday office hours (12:00-1:00pm EST)! | Dues-Paying MemberWant to become a dues-paying Union member? Fill out the form linked below! |
Please ensure your Union activities take place during non-duty hours, such as before or after work or during lunch. See Article 6 and 22 in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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