Anonymous wrote:The problem is there is a huge lack.of office space for full return to.office for government employees let alone our contractors which are contractually allowed to telework.
Our productivity using telework increased as well.

Will people please stop saying that? Seriously. Yes, some people will be more productive working remotely, but there will also be plenty of scam artists. You need to surrender the fantasy. For most people. remote work will soon be a distant memory, public and private sector alike. Stop with the "i'm more productive! My commute!" yeah, it sucks but deal with it.

Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

I'm State and I haven't heard this. Maybe I logged off too early.

Crickets in FEMA.

FCC. Nothing but we have a town hall tomorrow.

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Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

do you have any bargaining unit employees?

Yep, State has a ton of employees in AFGE. Trump can’t wave his plastic wand and just void the agreement.

Well - Rubio’s message does say something about how this does not apply where local labor law prohibits it?

Also does the AFGE have a currently agreed-to collective bargaining agreement that covers telework and/or remote work?

Yes, I believe it covers both. Guess we’ll see.

I don’t see one on AFGE’s website. https://www.afge.org/about-us/documents/afge-agency-contracts/

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Anonymous wrote:I was told business as usual until we get guidance. I guess from OPM?

I should add that the anxiety isn't really helping productivity....

Imagine being probationary….

AFGE had this say about the telework EO:

This directive doesn’t appear to violate any collective bargaining agreements, and our CBAs are legally binding and in effect. The directive also doesn’t set any timelines and appears to give agencies latitude in how to implement them, including the ability to give exceptions. Additional guidance may be issued. Whether AFGE will file a lawsuit depends on how it is implemented. If they violate our contracts, we will take appropriate action to uphold our rights.

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Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

do you have any bargaining unit employees?

Yep, State has a ton of employees in AFGE. Trump can’t wave his plastic wand and just void the agreement.

Well - Rubio’s message does say something about how this does not apply where local labor law prohibits it?

Also does the AFGE have a currently agreed-to collective bargaining agreement that covers telework and/or remote work?

Yes, I believe it covers both. Guess we’ll see.

Town Hall scheduled for tomorrow was cancelled.

An HHS op/div. Nothing.

No employer wide messaging at my large footprint agency. But working on it behind the scenes. This will take months to work out for us so it will not happen overnight. There's also the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to consider.

OPM - nothing.

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Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

do you have any bargaining unit employees?

Yep, State has a ton of employees in AFGE. Trump can’t wave his plastic wand and just void the agreement.

Well - Rubio’s message does say something about how this does not apply where local labor law prohibits it?

Also does the AFGE have a currently agreed-to collective bargaining agreement that covers telework and/or remote work?

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Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

do you have any bargaining unit employees?

Yep, State has a ton of employees in AFGE. Trump can’t wave his plastic wand and just void the agreement.

were they told to go on 5 days a week also?

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Anonymous wrote:State - In the office except for “situational telework” starting March 1. Ending remote work by July (forgot the date).

Came out this morning. Crickets from my bureau “leadership” about any details. (I am not at Main State downtown.) We don’t have enough offices or parking for everyone.

do you have any bargaining unit employees?

Yep, State has a ton of employees in AFGE. Trump can’t wave his plastic wand and just void the agreement.