COVID-19 Coronavirus Material

Council 220 Statement on Recent Events: Filed grievance with SSA over CARES Act

Jun 04, 2020

To our members, We understand the pain and trauma of witnessing recent acts of violence in response to antiracist protests in our communities may negatively impact your mental health and ability to concentrate on work.
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Council grievance CARES Act 20200602.pdf

Council 220 President Ralph De Juliis on Cares Act Leave and Pay

May 28, 2020

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ralph video EPSL pay video 20200528.mp4

80 hours of leave under the CARES ACT

May 28, 2020

WHATS HAPPENING At some point in the very near future—this Friday 05/31/20 or this coming Monday, management will be having a mandatory staff meetings to discuss the 80 hours of leave available to you under the CARES ACT.
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Council 220 memo CARES ACT Final.pdf

Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) Memo

May 28, 2020

If you elect to request and sign the attached Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) memo, please include "signed under protest" after your signature to help preserve your rights in case of overpayment recovery.
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EPSL Request Memo.pdf

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Apr 08, 2020

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COVID-19 FAQ 20200408.pdf

Demand to Bargain: Agency’s “COVID-19 Final EE TW Guidance 04.01.20”

Apr 03, 2020

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DTB - 04-03-2020 - COVID Final EE TW Guidance.docx

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Apr 03, 2020

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COVID-19 FAQ 20200403.pdf

Government Executive - OPM Offers Tips for Agencies to Help Teleworking Feds with Caregiving

Apr 02, 2020

March 31, 2020 - The federal government’s HR agency encouraged agencies to be flexible with employees who have children or other relatives they must care for with school and other care facilities closed. https://www.govexec.

Nextgov - Critical Update: How the Coronavirus is Changing Federal Work

Apr 02, 2020

March 31, 2020 - “Government is traditionally seen as this old, ancient, antiquated system … How [does this change] the future of work for government?” https://www.nextgov.

Explaining New COVID-19 Leave for Federal Employees with Children At Home

Apr 02, 2020

Under a newly passed law, federal employees with school-aged children or children needing daycare are eligible for two weeks (or 80 hours) of partially paid leave if the children’s school or daycare is closed or unavailable due to COVID-19
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covid_benefit_flyer_april2.pdf

OPERATIONS Employees - Using ODS Equipment at the ADS

Mar 31, 2020

From: Julian, James Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:35 PM To: Dejuliis, Ralph ; Harris, Peter J. ; Joseph, Agatha ; Bryant, Barri S.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)

Mar 31, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires the Federal government to provide all of its employees with paid sick leave and, for employees who are covered under Title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
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FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Federal.pdf

What SSA should be doing everywhere: not just Falls Church HQ: Fwd: COVID-19 - Falls Church

Mar 27, 2020

From: Ralph C de Juliis Date: Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 7:28 PM Subject: What SSA should be doing everywhere: not just Falls Church HQ: Fwd: COVID-19 - Falls Church To: James Julian Cc: Pete Harris , Harris, Pete , Rich Couture From: |||OHO OBFS <OHO.OBFS@ssa.

Electronic Equipment Cleaning Guidance 03-18-2020

Mar 18, 2020

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Electronic Equipment Cleaning Guidance 03-18-2020.pdf

SSA Press Release - SSA Will Only Offer Phone Service

Mar 16, 2020

Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service
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Press_Release___Press_Office___Office_closures_Social_Security_Administration_20200316.pdf

Commissioner Saul: Close Field Offices & Card Centers IMMEDIATELY

Mar 15, 2020

From: Ralph C de Juliis Date: March 15, 2020 at 7:04:08 PM CDT To: andrew.saul@ssa.gov, david.black@ssa.gov, grace.kim@ssa.gov Subject: URGENT REQUEST: Close all offices IMMEDIATELY Previously, the union recommended common sense measures that SSA should adopt immediately: 1. return to telework for all components & let all employees work from home: particularly the SSA employees in field offices & card centers

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mar 13, 2020

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COVID_19_FAQ_03_13_2020.pdf

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mar 12, 2020

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COVID_19_FAQ_03_12_2020.pdf

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mar 09, 2020

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COVID_19_FAQ_03_09_2020.pdf

OPE COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Feb 13, 2020

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COVID_19_FAQ_02_13_2020.pdf

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