Union Sends EPA 'Demand To Bargain' Over Looming Government Shutdown

摘要

EPA's labor unions are demanding a voice in planning at the agency for a government shutdown that could begin as soon as April 8, saying staff is being left out of the loop as EPA officials decide which employees would be furloughed if a continuing resolution allowing the government to continue operating expires at the end of the week. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) council representing EPA workers April 5 sent to EPA management a "demand to bargain" on plans for a potential shutdown. The council represents more than 10,000 EPA employees across 14 local unions.