AFGE Local 524 union representation legal assistance FOR DCAA EMPLOYEES

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ABOUT AFGE

ABOUT THE AGENCY - DCAA

ABOUT OUR LOCAL 524

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of government at every federal agency depend upon AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise and informational services. The union is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and divided into 12 geographical districts consisting of approximately 1,100 Locals. Over one-half of AFGE's members are consolidated into agency-wide bargaining units. Agencies with the highest concentration of union membership include the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Justice.

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ABOUT OUR LOCAL 524

ABOUT THE AGENCY - DCAA

ABOUT OUR LOCAL 524

AFGE Local 524 is the Local Union for DCAA bargaining unit employees. The bargaining unit consists of non-supervisory employees in the DCAA Regions (Eastern, Central and Western) and the DCAA Corporate Audit Directorates (CAD’s). The CAD’s are BAE/General Dynamics & Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Boeing/Honeywell.

Non-supe

Non-supervisory employees include non-supervisory Administrative employees (GS 5 & 6), non-supervisory Auditors from Trainees (GS-7 & GS-9) through Full Performance Level (GS-12) and Technical Specialists (GS-13).

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ABOUT THE AGENCY - DCAA

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is a federal Agency of the United States Department of Defense under the direction of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). We represent Agency bargaining unit employees nationwide located in three regions and four CADs as follows:

Regions

Eastern

Central

Western

CADs:

Boeing/Honeywell

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Raytheon/GD/BAE

Union Leadership

Executive Board

Local President: Jim Galler

Executive Vice-President: John Blazek

Secretary: Mario Martinez

Treasurer: Mario Benavides (Acting)

Eastern Region (includes

BAE/General Dynamics & Raytheon & Northrop Grumman CAD)

Vice-President: Debra Laney

Central Region (includes Lockheed Martin CAD)

Vice-President: Nancy Peterson

Western Region (includes Boeing/Honeywell CAD)

Vice-President: Mario Benavides

American Federation of Gov't Employees Local 524

Stokesdale, North Carolina 27357, United States

AFGE Local 524 - Union Points of Contact

EASTERN REGION - Raytheon/GD/BAE - Northrop Grumman CADs

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT - Debra Laney

CENTRAL REGION - Lockheed Martin CAD

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT- Contact: Nancy Peterson

WESTERN REGION - Boeing/Honeywell CAD

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT - Contact: Mario E. Benavides

AFGE Local 524 - What we can do for you !!!

Union Services

· Representation

We can speak on your behalf to the Agency about any personnel policy or practice or other general condition of employment.

· Collective Bargaining

“Telework” and “Work schedules” are some benefits bargained through the Union. We are responsible for representing the interests of all bargaining unit employees in the Agency.

· Security Clearances

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), is a component of the Defense Legal Services Agency. We can assist you with hearings and advise you on decisions in connection with personnel security clearance cases.

· Investigatory Examination

We can help you with representation in any Agency or DCAA IG investigatory examination.

Union Services

· Interpretation of Agency/Gov't Laws, Rules and Regulations

We can help you with in “translating” any issued Agency or Gov't personnel action.

· Grievances – Arbitration

Performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, promotions, Agency settlements are some areas where we can support you.

· Proceedings

Some of the assistance we also offer but not limited to proceedings before the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit System Protection Board, etc.

· Legal Representation

Should your case become complex, we can assist you in obtaining legal counsel.

Downloads Union Materials, Forms and References!

We can help you protect your rights and interests in any legal action and guide you through the complex set of laws that apply uniquely to federal employees. We can represent you before any of the administrative process before the agency or courts that hear federal employment related litigation matters.

Covid 19 CDC (pdf)Download

Covid 19 (pdf)Download

Updated Membership 1187 Union Form (pdf)Download

2017 Local 524 Constitution and Bylaws (docx)Download

Current CBA (PDF)Download

afge-stewards-handbook (pdf)Download

PRIOR NATIONAL CBA (PDF)Download

CY 2021 AFGE Local 524 Budget - Submitted by Executive Board 12-3-2020 (xls)Download