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2024-2028 NTEU and EPA Contract
Jan 17, 2025
2024-2028 NTEU and EPA Contract
Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
SF-1187 to Join NTEU
Jun 22, 2017
SF-1187 to Join NTEU
Jun 22, 2017

Download, fill out, sign and send this form to info@nteu280.org to join.

Jun 22, 2017
MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE
Nov 23, 2021
MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE
Nov 23, 2021

Dues-paying members not only get additional worker protections, but you also get discounts on insurance, travel, wholesale clubs like Costco, healthcare services, professional services, and home and moving services.

Nov 23, 2021
2025 Dues Chart for Chapter 280 EPA HQ
Aug 17, 2023
2025 Dues Chart for Chapter 280 EPA HQ
Aug 17, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Electronic Telework System MOU
Jan 13, 2025
Electronic Telework System MOU
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
NTEU Telework Policy at EPA
Apr 20, 2023
NTEU Telework Policy at EPA
Apr 20, 2023

This agreement supersedes Article 54: Telework of NTEU’s 2015 CBA . This agreement is entered into between the EPA and National Treasury Employees Union, regarding implementation of the EPA's Telework and Remote Work Policies. The Telework and the Remote Work Policies dated March 8, 2022, were developed in part from employee listening sessions and pre-decisional involvement with the Union.

Apr 20, 2023
Telework Application/Agreement Form
May 6, 2022
Telework Application/Agreement Form
May 6, 2022

Fillable pdf for NTEU bargaining unit employees 2022

May 6, 2022
NTEU Remote Work Policy at EPA
Apr 20, 2023
NTEU Remote Work Policy at EPA
Apr 20, 2023

This agreement supersedes Article 54: Telework of NTEU’s 2015 CBA . This agreement is entered into between the EPA and National Treasury Employees Union, regarding implementation of the EPA's Telework and Remote Work Policies. The Telework and the Remote Work Policies dated March 8, 2022, were developed in part from employee listening sessions and pre-decisional involvement with the Union.

Apr 20, 2023
Remote Work Application/Agreement Form (Appendix D and B)
Feb 14, 2023
Remote Work Application/Agreement Form (Appendix D and B)
Feb 14, 2023

Fillable pdf for NTEU bargaining unit employees

Feb 14, 2023
Flexible Schedules:  Maxiflex Agreement & Application
May 2, 2017
Flexible Schedules: Maxiflex Agreement & Application
May 2, 2017

This memorandum outlines a pilot program for the Headquarters Maxiflex work schedule, which is available to any EPA employee within the Washington, DC commuting area during WMATA SafeTrack Rehabilitation Program

May 2, 2017
Flexible Schedules:  Daily Flexible Schedule Request Form
Dec 1, 2016
Flexible Schedules: Daily Flexible Schedule Request Form
Dec 1, 2016

To request placement on the "Daily Flexible Schedule" from your supervisor, use this form.

Dec 1, 2016
Flexible Schedules:  Maxiflex Schedule Request Form, Time Sheet, & Agreement
May 12, 2017
Flexible Schedules: Maxiflex Schedule Request Form, Time Sheet, & Agreement
May 12, 2017

A series of fillable PDF forms that include the HQ Work Schedule Request Form, the HQ MaxiFlex Pay Period Time Sheet, and the HQ MaxiFlex Pilot Work Schedule Agreement.

May 12, 2017
Travel MOU
Aug 31, 2023
Travel MOU
Aug 31, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or agency) provided National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) with notice about certain updates to its Travel Manuel, as identified with track changes in the Travel Manual document provided by the agency. NTEU requested negotiations, and the parties have reached the following agreement with respect to the impact and implementation of those identified policy updates.

Aug 31, 2023
Updated MOU on Health and Safety
Aug 31, 2023
Updated MOU on Health and Safety
Aug 31, 2023

This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is between the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA” or “Agency”) and the National Treasury Employees Union (“NTEU” or “Union” collectively referred to as “Parties”), updating certain procedures in place under the parties April 2022 Health and Safety agreement.

Aug 31, 2023
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:  EPA HEADQUARTERS OFFICE MOVES
Nov 24, 2021
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT: EPA HEADQUARTERS OFFICE MOVES
Nov 24, 2021

This MOA establishes an organized equitable process at Headquarters for space allocation among bargaining unit employees (both AFGE and NTEU bargaining units) who voluntarily or involuntarily relocate to a different work station.

Nov 24, 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:  MICROSOFT INTUNE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD DEVICE MANAGEMENT
Nov 24, 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: MICROSOFT INTUNE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD DEVICE MANAGEMENT
Nov 24, 2021

MOU regarding EPA’s decision to transition from IBM MaaS360 to Microsoft Intune for iPhone and iPad device management. This does not apply to Agency issued laptops.

Nov 24, 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:  REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA DEVICES
Nov 23, 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA DEVICES
Nov 23, 2021

This MOU between EPA and the unions addresses implementation of a new requirement that all removable storage media (RSM) devices used across all Agency workstations must be registered and approved by the Agency prior to use.

Nov 23, 2021
EPA Voluntary Leave Bank Program Policy
Apr 20, 2023
EPA Voluntary Leave Bank Program Policy
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
2020 EPA Voluntary Leave Bank Program Annual Summary
Apr 20, 2023
2020 EPA Voluntary Leave Bank Program Annual Summary
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
Retirement:  Phased Retirement EPA Order
Mar 31, 2017
Retirement: Phased Retirement EPA Order
Mar 31, 2017

This Order establishes the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency’s policy, guidelines and requirements for the Phased Retirement Program. The main purpose of the program to enhance the mentoring and training of the employees who may be filling the positions or taking on the duties of more experienced retiring employees, including any learning activities that would allow for the transfer of knowledge and skills from one retiring employee to others.

Mar 31, 2017
Retirement:  Phased Retirement FAQ
Mar 31, 2017
Retirement: Phased Retirement FAQ
Mar 31, 2017

A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers, some of which actually might be useful.

Mar 31, 2017
Retirement:  Phased Retirement MOU
Mar 31, 2017
Retirement: Phased Retirement MOU
Mar 31, 2017

Phased retirement allows full-time employees the opportunity to work a part-time schedule of 40 hours per pay period and receive partial retirement benefits during employment.  A phased retiree is required to spend a minimum of 20 percent or eight hours of their biweekly work schedule performing mentoring activities. 

Mar 31, 2017
Telework:  Waiver of Time-in-Service Eligibility for Safetrack
Mar 13, 2017
Telework: Waiver of Time-in-Service Eligibility for Safetrack
Mar 13, 2017

This memorandum of understanding waives the eligibility criteria requiring employees to work for 90 days to six months before being eligible for telework during Metro SafeTrack.

Mar 13, 2017
Updated Health and Safety MOU For Bargaining Unit Employees
Feb 14, 2023
Updated Health and Safety MOU For Bargaining Unit Employees
Feb 14, 2023

This MOU between NTEU 280 and EPA addresses the health and safety of bargaining unit employees. Signed January 30-31, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023
Memorandum of Agreement: Health and Safety for Bargaining Unit Employees
Oct 29, 2020
Memorandum of Agreement: Health and Safety for Bargaining Unit Employees
Oct 29, 2020

This MOA between NTEU Chapter 280, AFGE Local 3331, and EPA addresses the health and safety of bargaining unit employees located at Headquarters in Washington, DC. Signed January 15, 2020.

Oct 29, 2020

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