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 …
3/5/25: NAAE Statement Regarding Recent MSPB Stay Read More »
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 BUEs, We have recently been made aware that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has sent requests to employees asking for detailed reports on five specific tasks they performed last week. At areound 1:00PM Eastern Time on Monday, 2/24/25, a message from the office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration said that “any response …
Important 2/24/2025: A message about the weekend email Read More »
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 …
Please Read, RE: Law firms soliciting your information Read More »
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 …
Support Group for employees and their families & friends Read More »
If you or somebody you know has been affected by the recent mass terminations, please read the USDA Benefits Upon Separation Questions and Answers and Benefits Providers information.
Dear NAAE, If you or someone you know has been terminated, we would like to see the official documentation. Please submit them here so our counsel can review and catalog them. This information is critical. Please contact someone in the EC for the password. https://form.jotform.com/250453382823153
Dear Employees, We invite you to join us for an important update regarding the non-renewal of term employees. Following our recent discussions with legal counsel, we want to share key insights and developments that will impact you. Meeting Details: Date: Wednesday, February 19 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/uqc-boaz-dmt Dial-in: …
2/17/2025 – NAAE Meeting for Term Employees: Legal Update on Non-Renewal Read More »
Dear Bargaining Unit Employees, We are providing this message on behalf of our legal counsel. At this time, NAAE cannot recommend that employees pursue an individual MSPB appeal. MSPB appeals for probationary employees are generally limited to cases involving termination due to a protected class status or termination in retaliation for protected activity. Pursuing an …
