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From the Cluttered Desk
of your
Legislative Director
Brent Bacon
There are several items of interest to us right now
on the legislative front.
Some of these are:
H.R. 5674 - The Federal Correctional Workers Safety Act of 2008
To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage areas in prison facilities
for employees authorized to carry a firearm.
Read more here
REMOVING THE 10% PENALTY ON YOUR THRIFT
Congressman Carney is working on a BILL to do away with the 10% Penalty on THRIFT, and several other issues that are very
important to us here at USP Lewisburg.
A Bill That Would Allow Feds to Use Sick Leave for Volunteer Service
Under a bill introduced by Jim Moran, D-Va., federal employees would be able to use up to two days a year
of their annual sick leave to take time off for volunteer community service. To be eligible, federal employees would have
to perform their service for an organization participating in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) or an organization otherwise
prescribed by OPM, Moran noted in an April 28 statement. About one-third of large U.S. companies have formal time-off policies
in support of employee volunteer involvement, Moran said. Labor leaders warmly embraced the new bill. "This sets a great example
for all Americans to participate in projects to improve their communities," said John Gage, president of the Association of
Federal Government Employees. Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, agreed. "This bill is an
easy way for the federal government to add thousands of additional volunteer hours to provide hope and assistance to members
of our communities who need a hand," Kelley said.
To see more, go to: www.house.gov/moran or www.nteu.org/PressKits/PressRelease/PressRelease.aspx?ID=1261
MORE FUNDS FOR THE BOP!
Chairwoman Mikulski
Announces Funding for
Critical Domestic Priorities in Emergency Supplemental
AS PRISON ASSAULT RATES CLIMB, UNION FOR FEDERAL PRISON OFFICERS SAYS FULL FUNDING MUST BE A TOP PRIORITY
Read the full story here.
An Article called
"Intelligent Design"
written by Brian Friel,
Tells how
Bureau of Prisons Director, Harley Lapin,
explains that he has been able to cut staffing
and still take on more inmates,
due to intelligent design and new technology.
See what you opinion is.
Read the article
HERE
AFGE ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA
Read the full story here
Hatch Act Info
Educate yourself on allowable political activity
in the Federal Workplace and stay out of trouble,
Read here
Click Here to read
the CPL33
National Legislative Coordinator,
Phil Glover’s Webpage
Click Here to read
the AFGE’s Legislative webpages
You may need to log in or create an account to view these pages.
As always, feel free to contact me anytime:
Union Cell:570-898-5189
In Unity,
Brent Bacon
Legislative Director
AFGE Local 148
Council of Prison Locals 33
Lewisburg, Pa
Informative Links
How To Communicate With Public Officials
Here are some useful links that will help you with questions on how to communicate with your Senators
and Representatives.
For more information on to write an effective letter,
click on the link below.
Senate Information
Congress Directory
Thomas Library of Congress,
and sites for
Tracking Federal Legislation
For tracking legislation:
News & Issues For Federal Employees:
Labor Links:
For tracking legislation:
News & Issues For Federal Employees:
Labor Links:
For tracking legislation:
News & Issues For Federal Employees:
Labor Links:
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