Library
Reference material, resources for representatives and employees, how-to's for union reps, easy to fill in forms to grieve, etc.
The Contract
The 2005 AFGE/SSA National Agreement. - Presented in a format that is easy to search (including for words or phrases), and easy to copy or print, all or any part. If you are a union rep, we recommend downloading the Contract. It may take a minute or so, but it will then be available to you without waiting. Sidebars to the contract are here. If you have a case under the previous contract, it is here.
Cope with the New Appraisal System
Council 220 is issuing a series of alerts as we near SSA's implementation of their new appraisal system - The Performance Assessment and Communications System (PACS). Survival info is here. [Flier]
Alerts
- Introduction to the new system... [Alert 1]
- The Alignment Statement... [Alert 2]
- The Expectations Discussion... [Alert 3]
- Information on the new PAP - what to do if the Agency offers "assistance"... [Alert 4]
- The Opportunity to Perform Successfully (OPS) - the bullwhip of the new incentive system - what you need to know... [Alert 5]
- Questions to ask during performance reviews... [Alert 6]
- New Performance Standards... [Alert 7]
- Conduct versus Performance... [Alert 8]
- Protect yourself against adverse actions... [Alert 9]
- Guidelines for writing self assessments... [Alert 10]
Agency Performance Plans for PACS...
- Here's the new PACS System, as spelled out in the revised (9/2006) PPM Chapter S430.
- Here is the Performance Plan form (SSA-230) supervisors will use for non-management employees... -Note the 3-tier system...
- Here is the Performance Plan form (SSA-233) supervisors will use for new hires and trainees... -Note the pass-fail system...
File a grievance!
Here's an easy to fill in grievance form -fill it out on line and print it. Or print it blank...
Hint for sighted users: If you see a yellow strip across the top of the document, try checking Highlight fields. Note also that the the tool tips are not just for text reader users - sighted users should point at each field and read the instructions. If you encounter problems, please contact us.
As you grieve, set up your Arbitration:
- Here's some pointers. Track it with your Local President or designee and watch your time limits.
- Open the Contract -and do a key word search. Know Article 24.
- Dealing with discipline issues.
- Dealing with performance issues.
- Navigating Agency barriers to getting information - A general guide and discussion. (See article in the June 2008, National Council Digest.)
- Information Request with fill-ins.
Take it to Arbitration!
Here's how - The union takes it to a hearing before a neutral party.
Do arbitration right. Check these out:
File a ULP!
Here's the easy to fill in form. Take it to the Authority (union reps).
A section of selected titles to help with your ULP:
Union Presence
The union bulletin board - if you've got it, flaunt it.
National