posed articles changes by party. Each member can log onto the national website to view more details. Director of Negotiations, Ken Moffett, will be here for La-bor Recognition week. You may submit questions to the Chapter President for him to answer on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

The 2012 National Agree-ment is still our governing contract until a new National Agreement III is negotiated between Internal Revenue Service and National Treasury Employees Union. In accord-ance with Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statues, 5 U.S.C. § 7101 the last agreement reigns. Im-passe was declared in July 2014 by the agency. Colleen Kelley, NTEU National Presi-

dent, sent an email to all mem-bers regarding the impasse, “NTEU believes the IRS should have stayed at the table and worked on a resolution with the union. Filing with the FSIP was premature and will likely drag out agreement on a con-tract.” Until a new successor term agreement is reached, the terms and conditions of the 2012 National Agreement II will remain in effect. On page five (5) is a side by side view of pro-

To be eligible to vote

you must be register.

The last day to register

to vote in the state of

Tennessee was Tuesday,

October 4, 2014 for the

upcoming November 4,

2014 election. The clos-

ing of registration differs

by state. A complete list

can be view at http://

www.usa.gov/Citizen/

Topics/Voting/

Register.shtml .

Alabama – Voter registra-tion is closed during the 10 days before an election. – Postmarked see website for more information. Georgia – The fifth Mon-day before any general pri-mary, general election, or presidential preference primary, see website for more information Kansas – Postmarked or delivered 21 days before the election. Kentucky – 29 days before the election Louisiana – 30 days before the election Mississippi – 30 days be-fore the election

Missouri – 28 days before the election North Carolina—25 days be-fore the election. – Postmarked see website for more infor-mation. South Carolina – 30 days be-fore the election Tennessee – 30 days before the election Texas – 30 days before the elec-tion Virginia – Delivered 22 days before the election West Virginia – 21 days before the election

NTEU-IRS CONTRACT

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Labor Recogni-

tion Week

2

CFC

Eyes Right!

3

Keeping it Moving... 4

Proposed Changes

to 2015 NA

5

Tennessee Voter Registration Ends October 7, 2014

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L A B O R R E C O G -

N I T I O N W E E K

P A G E 2

We had you in mind in the devel-

opment for 2014 Labor Recogni-

tion Week, which will run from

October 28-31, 2014. We have

three subjects: the NA III contracts,

Arbitration, and CPA Examination

Services with dy-

namic speakers for

each. Our experts

will show you how

to obtain a CPA cer-

tification; and what

you should do if you

encounter a problem

with your rights and

explain how NTEU

safeguards the

rights, dignity and

respect of bargaining

union employees.

Presented from both

legal and practical

perspectives, this year’s seminars

will give you the tools you need to

face the changing landscape in this

competitive and challenging work-

force.

The daily seminars are divided

into six (6) sessions. The times

are 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am,

1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

The seminars are open to all bar-

gaining unit employees, no NTEU

membership is required; but

membership is welcome. You

should select a seminar, and in-

form your manager. You get one

hour of administrative time

to attend one seminar of

your choice. The sessions

will be held on the first floor

in room 129 B & C. Seats

are limited. Please bring

your contract.

Benefits for You

Enhance your under-

standing of how NTEU

makes strategic decisions

concerning protests and

contractual disputes on

Wednesday, October 29,

2014 by attending the

NTEU National Director

of Negotiations seminar.

Take the guesswork out

of CPA Exam Review

and procedures with

O N T H E S T O O P

Becker Professional

Education seminar on

Thursday, October 30,

2014.

Stay current on how the

arbitration process af-

fects local cases with

NTEU Atlanta National

Legal Counsel.

Smoothly navigate

through life affairs with

United Benefits on Fri-

day, October 31, 2014.

Celebrate your taste

buds with a delicious

catfish plate, compli-

ments of Chapter 270

and United Benefits to

all chapter members.

Tickets are available in

the union office. You

must have a ticket to

receive a catfish plate.

The last week of October will be a

week full of information. Flyers

are available.

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The NTEU’s voting record for the Second Session, 113th Congress for members of the United States Senate and the U.S. House of Representa-tives at viewable on the chapter web-site. This information is also available at: http://www.nteu.org/UnionOffice/LegislativeIssues/votingrecord/default.aspx .

Your job is on the voting ballet at every election. Why? Every part of a federal work job is affected by an elected official’s vote. NTEU com-piles a voting record detailing how each member of the House and Sen-ate votes on issues affecting federal employees. NTEU only considers how members of Congress voted on issues directly affecting federal work-ers when compiling these records.

Your job depends on it.

O N T H E S T O O P

Franklin’s CFC team is operating at full speed for this year’s campaign. They have many events schedule to keep our site engaged. NTEU encourages you to sup-port a charity. Supporting a charity does not only mean you gave money away or the warm feeling you get inside when you do something nice for another per-son, supporting a charity allows you to make a differ-ence in the world. You become a participant in the or-ganization’s work. Your monetary gift is a reflection of your beliefs. So, review the Combined Federal Cam-paign (CFC) Booklet for a subject that is important to you, and then see your local CFC representative or log onto HR Connect. 2014 CFC solicitation period runs from September 1 – December 15, 2014.

Go Franklin, Go!

CFC is off to a great start!

There was a major Article 16, Section 3-5 violation in ACS that was on going for years. We would like to thank the em-

ployees that brought this to our attention. ACS had a lead list which was used to select bargaining unit employees to fill

and non-competitive temporary promotions detail assignments for over 30 consecutive days without solicitation and as-

signment less than 30 days. The issue is resolved, but a grievance was filed on behalf of the employee(s) that spoke up.

The extended assignment was stopped. We were told the lead list was destroyed. The agency has agreed to follow the

contract from this point forward. Employees can receive details or temporary promotion of thirty consecutive days or

more; but it must be solicited.

We need your eyes and ears to inform NTEU if a violation occurs or if you have a question. There is a difference from the

solicitation procedures for less than 30 days verse details which extend for more than thirty (3) consecutive days. On that

note, if you worked for 120 days or more at a higher-graded duty without the pay for the full time, come see me. You

need to get paid!

Eyes Right!

Chapter President keeping it moving... Hello, Chapter 270

Thank you so much for helping to make fiscal year 2014 a success. I am looking forward to 2015 being even better, as I continue to be your Force with a Voice in the workplace. I am excited about Labor Recognition Week activities, so don't forget to put your one hour admin in for the LR events, even if you are scheduled for CPE management has assured me time would be granted. We will continue to keep it moving! Please don't forget to put your admin leave in to "VOTE" November 4th, for your voice which is your vote, will make a difference and bring about change.

On a different note, I am thankful I was graced with the opportunity to meet IRS Commissioner, John Koskinen and was able to share with him members’ questions and concerns. Mr. Koskinen informed me that he will consider coming to Franklin next year during his travels. My next opportunity will be with President Obama and 1st Lady Michelle!!!?

Here are a few of the questions that were submitted and answered.

Q. When will we get our awards? A. Still being negotiated; however, it appears it might be the first or second week in January or February 2015, and will be 1%.

Q. Auto wrap is a morale killer. Employees need to be able to take a breath before the next call. A. We will have ACS Compliance Leaders review the program.

Q. Employees would like to get more time off the phone. This could be regular town hall meetings, additional training, read time, or follow up time to catch up on loose ends. Sometimes the smallest things can boost morale and get the service positive results. A. I understand, and I will have my staff look into how this can be done.

Q. FOH is a liaison for management, employees, and physician or health care providers. The communication line has failed. What can be done to ensure FOH provide a response to management request for medical expertise and advice of recommendation timely? A. We will follow up with OPM regarding FOH delay in responding.

Q. Franklin call site has a problem with approving reserved handicap parking spaces when requested through Reasonable Accommodation.

A. We will look into why there's a delay.

Q. Will permanent part-time ever be offered again? A. OPM is currently working on retirement phase out as well as other options.

Mr. Koskinen did state, everything is centered around Congress and their ap-proval of the IRS budget. That's why it is crucial and critical for Chapter 270 members to "VOTE." Remember my door is always open and our conversation is always confidential. Sincerely,

Your Force with A Voice In The Workplace CJ Leigh

NTEU-IRS Contract Articles

NTEU-IRS Contract Initial Proposals (Side-by-Side)

Article NTEU Proposal IRS Proposal

Article NTEU Proposal IRS Proposal

Article 1: Coverage and Definitions No proposal IRS proposal Article 29: Travel NTEU proposal No proposal

Article 2: Precedence of Law and

Regulation

No proposal No proposal Article 30: Training NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 3: Employer Rights No proposal No proposal Article 31: Leave Sharing NTEU proposal No proposal

Article 4: Protections Against Pro-

hibited Personnel Practices

No proposal IRS proposal Article 32: Annual Leave NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 5: Employee Rights And

Responsibilities NTEU proposal No proposal Article 33: Family Leave NTEU proposal IRS proposal

(Exhibits 1, 2 and 3)

Article 6: Outside Employment NTEU proposal No proposal Article 34: Sick Leave NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 7: Personnel Records NTEU proposal No proposal Article 35: Leaves of Absence No proposal No proposal

Article 8: Union Rights NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 36: Administrative

Leave NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 9: Stewards and Official

Time NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 37: Probationary Em-

ployees NTEU proposal No proposal

Article 10 Dues Withholding NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 38: Disciplinary Actions NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 11: Facilities and Services NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 39: Adverse Actions NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 12: Performance Appraisal

System NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 40: Unacceptable Per-

formance NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 13: Promotions/Other Com-

petitive Actions NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 41: Employee Grievance

Procedure NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 14: Release/Recall Proce-

dures NTEU proposal No proposal Article 42: Institutional Griev-

ance Procedure NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 15: Reassignments/Realignments and Voluntary Relo-

cations

NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 43: Arbitration NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 16: Details NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 44: Attorneys Fees No proposal No proposal

Article 17: Acceptable Level of

Competence Determinations

No proposal IRS proposal Article 45: Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Com-

mittee

No proposal IRS proposal

Article 18: Awards NTEU proposal IRS proposal (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3)

Article 46: Labor–Management

Relations Committees

No proposal IRS proposal

Article 19: Reduction in Force and

Mitigation Strategies

No proposal IRS proposal (Exhibit)

Article 47: Mid-Term Bargaining NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 20: Priority Placement Plan No proposal No proposal Article 48: Furlough Due to Lapse in Appropriations/Debt

Ceiling Limitations

NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 21: Retirement NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 49: Transfer of Function No proposal No proposal

Article 22: Work Schedules NTEU proposal No proposal Article 50: Flexiplace NTEU proposal IRS proposal (Exhibit)

Article 23: Hours of Work NTEU proposal (Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4)

IRS proposal (Exhibit)

Article 51: Career Transition

Assistance Plan (CTAP)

No proposal IRS proposal (Exhibit)

Article 24: Overtime NTEU proposal IRS proposal Article 52: Notices to Employ-

ees

No proposal No proposal

Article 25: Workload Management NTEU proposal No proposal Article 53: Miscellaneous Provi-

sions NTEU proposal IRS proposal

Article 26: Position Classification No proposal No proposal Article 54: Duration and Termi-

nation NTEU proposal IRS proposal

(Exhibit)

Article 27: Health and Safety NTEU proposal IRS proposal (Exhibit)

Contracting Out NTEU proposal No proposal

Article 28: Breaks NTEU proposal No proposal Reasonable Accommodation NTEU proposal No proposal

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Primary Business Address

127 International Drive

Room 141

Franklin TN 37067

Phone: 615-764-6266

Fax: 615-764-6400

Website: WWW.NTEUCHAPTER270.ORG

chapter 270

Moto: You are NTEU and NTEU is all about YOU!

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Chapter Officers:

Carolyn Leigh—Chapter President

Mary Stewart—Executive Vice President

Charlotte Nicholson—Vice President

Katrina Payne—Secretary

Curtis Simpson—Treasurer (Interim)

Chapter Stewards Chief Steward Laura Stewart ACS Keith Saeger Tanika Leigh Lendia Huey-Rosser AM Charlotte Nicholson Prentice Doaks Lennie Alston

Chapter Attorney Alicia Payne

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