National President

The NAAE Convention will be held virtually this year via Zoom on Saturday, August 29th, from 12pm – 2pm Eastern Time. All Bargaining Unit Employees are welcome, regardless of dues paying status. At the convention we will be meeting the new elected officials, discussing current events, and preparing for the challenges of the next 2 […]

Hello all, you may have heard about an alternative version of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) going around. We were initially skeptical about the privacy of the data, but the company has addressed that issue and we believe it’s safe to respond. THe survey can be found here. From the NAAE President: “We discussed

Dear all, You probably saw the notice from APHIS management that says the NAAE will no longer be recognized as a bargaining unit. In an Executive Order, the current administration cited “National Security” grounds as their reasoning for ordering the revocation of our collective bargaining rights. We believe this order is unlawful and have taken

Colleagues and friends, Through the decades the Old NAAE built a proud tradition of steadfast advocacy. In recent years we have carried that legacy forward and reshaped the organization for the challenges of today. Together we opened the doors wider, invited greater participation, and showed every member that the union stands beside them. These are

On February 26th, 2025, the NAAE President and Vice President received a “Courtesy Notice” titled “Return to Work”. Due to the vague nature of this notice, NAAE requested a briefing to clarify if the proposed “Return to Work” policy would effect all Teleworkers & Remote Workers, and if so, in what manner. After receiving a written response to

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has granted a temporary 45-day stay on personnel actions taken by the Department of Agriculture affecting probationary employees. This stay, effective for employees terminated since February 13, 2025, includes NAAE Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) within PPQ. This MSPB order requires the Department of Agriculture to demonstrate compliance within five

Dear Bargaining Unit Staff, We know that many of you are anxious and awaiting updates on the probationary terminations. Please understand that at this time, there is not much we can add, and we ask everyone to temper expectations accordingly. The situation remains highly dynamic and fluid, evolving beyond even what we initially anticipated. Given

Dear Bargaining Unit Employees, we want to clarify that the James & Hoffman lawsuit survey is not affiliated with NAAE in any way at this point in time. We are still actively exploring our options and continuing discussions on this matter. As of now, there are only rumors and uncertainties to report. However, we remain

Dear all, there is a support group available to anyone who has been affected by the turmoil of recent events. Please contact safetyvp@aginspectors.org for more information. If you are in a crisis with immediate need, you can always call 988 for help. You are not alone during this difficult time. We are here to support