Brothers and Sisters,

President Obama has signed the Defense Authorization Act. Included in the Legislation is the REPEAL of NSPS beginning 2012. This was the Pay for Performance plan implemented by the last administration which would have ultimately done away with workplace and personnel protections under the auspices of pay for performance. The Act was extremely ANTI-Union and was fought by a consortium of Labor organizations, including IAFF 16th District Vice-President Jim Johnson. THANK YOU!!!

Equity was finally achieved for FERS retirees. FERS employees will receive credit for UNUSED sick leave toward their retirement annuity. Similar to what CSRS retirees have enjoyed for years.  This benefit will hopefully encourage workers to use their sick leave wisely since they will receive credit upon retirement.