We’re building a stronger, more connected Local 252, and that starts with you. As we take on new challenges and opportunities, our committees will be the heartbeat of our local, shaping strategy, improving communication, and making sure every member’s voice is heard. If you’d like to get involved, sign up here.
Organizing:
The goal of this committee is to lead our local’s organizing efforts to defend the agency. This can include but is not limited to Congressional outreach, letter writing and phone campaigns, tracking and getting involved with state and federal pro-union candidates, and coordinating organizing and media training for union members. Where appropriate, they will also coordinate issue-based campaigns targeting the agency.
Member Programming and Support:
The goal of this committee is to expand resources, events, programing and support to members. This committee will focus on putting our members first and developing resources to meet their needs.
Communications:
The role of this committee is to determine the right cadence of email updates to members, work with the Secretary to share meeting minutes and action items, and manage the local’s social media presence. They will also moderate the local’s Slack when it resumes operation.
Stewards:
The role of this committee is to train and coordinate our stewards so that staff have reliable, trusted advocates to help them navigate workplace concerns.
Budget:
The Budget Committee is committed to the fiscal responsibility and health of the union. This committee will craft a budget proposal with member input that responsibly manages limited funds in an era of reduced dues income, leverages member talent, and plans ahead for legal challenge
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures:
This committee will work to reform union bylaws to ensure a more democratic union. This committee will create a new by-laws committee to seek input from members on amendments that would strengthen the democratic process, update our procedures for a digital-first organization, better align board seats with POCs and regions, and increase accountability
Litigation, Arbitration, and Grievance Input:
The committee will meet to gain feedback from BUEs about pending or potential litigation, arbitration, or national grievances. Individual grievances will not be discussed during committee meetings. The committee may request that volunteers perform research or gather information that may assist the Local.
Audit:
This committee annually evaluates the assets and liabilities of the Local to audit the Local’s finances and complete required forms for AFGE, the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.
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