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09/22/09 Union News
Nominations Sought for Upcoming Election of Two Union Officers
The Union Constitution establishes staggered terms for Union officers.
This fall, we will hold elections for two Union officer positions.- Vice President for Grievance and Dispute Resolution
- Vice President for Field Operations
Any
member in good standing can seek and vote for the office of Vice
President for Grievance and Dispute Resolution. Any members in good
standing in regional offices may seek and vote for the Vice President
for Field Operations. If at least two candidates file for one of
the offices, we will hold an election. If three or more
candidates file for one office, instant run-off voting will be used to
determine the winner.
The election schedule is as follows:
- October 1-7 Nominations accepted.
- October 8-14 Campaign period
- October 15-21 Voting
- October 23 Results announced
Prospective candidates should submit a nominating statement of no more than 500 words to Pat Bohan during
the nomination period. At end of each day during the nomination
period, our webmaster will update the list of candidates who have filed
on GAOanalysts.org.
Any self-nominations or nominating statements submitted outside the
nomination window will not be accepted. Candidates and their
supporters should also familiarize themselves with the Union's campaign rules.
FMA Staffing Process Revision Completed
Our Union, the GAO Employees Organization
(IFPTE Local 1921), and the Financial Management and Assurance (FMA)
team have agreed on a revised process for staffing FMA engagements. The
new process includes changes made as a result of suggestions from FMA
bargaining unit members during a comment period earlier this year.
Comments primarily addressed maximizing professional development
opportunities for staff and improving transparency of staffing
decisions.
The process is intended to help FMA make
better use of staff time and skills, increase opportunities for
professional development, and bolster staff retention while meeting the
needs of FMA in support of the Congress and GAO’s strategic plan. It is
intended to: (1) link job needs to staff preferences and development;
(2) standardize how and when staffing decisions are made; (3) allow
staff to communicate their preferences; and (4) increase the
transparency of the decisions. With the new process to be up and
running soon, FMA will periodically provide data about the results and
will consider ways to report results by Band (I, IIA, IIB).
Questions? Contact FMA’s assembly rep, Arkelga Braxton, who will be working with FMA management on any implementation issues: 202-512-8143.
09/16/09: Feedback Survey, IFPTE Convention Report, Payroll Dues, and more
09/08/09: PDP Pay Negotiation Update
08/24/09: Employee Satisfaction Survey Changes; Comp Time Update
07/14/09:
Master Contract
preparations continue
06/22/09:
GAO policy on
compensatory time
06/02/09: PBC pay to be Processed Soon Using
Alternative to SRS
05/27/09: Help Improve GAO: Volunteer as a Union Representative on Management Initiatives
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