Safety
The Health & Safety JPC met the week of April 7th in DC. The following were the Union’s representatives:
- Jeff Godwin, CPL33 NST
- Joe Mansour, CPL33 OWCP
- Estevan Lopez, Safety Specialist Local 4052
- Michael Keen, Ft. Worth
- William Boseman, Butner
- Valerie Limon, Lompoc
During the session, the JPC finished the OWCP Program Statement and will be soon releasing it to the field for 30-day review/comments . The following are a few of the notable changes:
- Tracking log documenting access to local OWCP files
- Template authorizing staff’s representative to receive local OWCP file
- Library of applicable DOL forms for reference
- Attachment of a generic CA-1 for reference
- CA-1 marked “no lost time and no medical expense” will be emailed to the employee
The Dental JPC met in DC the week of April 11th. In attendance for CPL:
- Susan Brantley, Butner
- Jeff Godwin, CPL
- Robin Goode, Rochester
- James Hicks, Victorville
- Stephen Larry, Carswell
- Paula Lisa, Otisville
The group met to consider '30-day comments' received from the field. We completed the review and the policy is moving forward for finalization.
Latest CPL News:
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- Prison break: As the Trump administration touts prison reform as a victory, the Federal Bureau of Prisons struggles
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- Lead Conspirator in Correctional Officer's Murder Convicted on 6 Counts
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- As Health Conditions Worsen At Prison Holding 1,000 Detainees, Staff Fears A Riot
- As Health Conditions Worsen At Prison Holding 1,000 Detainees, Staff Fears A Riot
- Short-staffed, Victorville prison union claims health care lacking for immigration detainees
- Federal prison workers protest in Victorville, saying the transfer of detainees creates a dangerous situation
- Safety Concerns Grow as Inmates Are Guarded by Teachers and Secretaries
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- Rep. Marino Leading to Protect Federal Prison Jobs in Pennsylvania
- Dozens of Lawmakers From Both Parties Implore Justice Dept. Not to Cut 6,000 Jobs
- Slain officer’s family fears staff cuts will force prison guards to work alone
- Correctional officers, dad of one who was slain fight Trump's budget plan
- Federal prison workers decrease, dangers increase in Trump's budget
- Victorville prison sent back $3M while union officials raised equipment concerns
- Drugs, 1,046 cellphones seized at Fort Dix federal prison
- Oklahoma correctional officers concerned about safety amid cuts
- Proposed cuts pose safety threats at Beckley facility
- WNT Prison Budget Cuts - February 1st, 2018
- Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to reduce staff nearly 12 percent, 62 positions at Lompoc FCC in jeopardy
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- Union workers at W.Va. prison worried about staff cuts
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- Dangerous Cuts
- Federal Prison Union: Trump Privatizing To Endanger COs, Public
- Will a plan to cut 300 positions at Kentucky’s federal prisons endanger guards?
- Union official says Florence prison officers are in danger due to understaffing
- Understaffed federal prisons causes potential danger
- Trump Administration Proposes Slashing Jobs; Endangering Correctional Workers, Inmates, and Communities Across America
- Leaked Memo: Trump Admin to Boost Use of Private Prisons While Slashing Federal Staff
- Local union fears staff reduction at USP Lee
- A Chaplain's Conscience vs. the Bureau of Prisons
- Correctional Officers’ Union: Life Sentence for Murderer of Correctional Officer Does Not Go Far Enough
- Senator Toomey Re-Introduces Trio of Bills To Support Law Enforcement & Other Public Safety Officers
- AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Eric Young attends 20th Year Memorial Service of Officer Scott Williams
- Markup of H.R. 115; H.R. 510; H.R. 613; H.R. 1039; H.R. 1892; H.R. 1761
- Impact of Federal Hiring Freeze Seen at Veterans Affairs, Prisons, Social Security
- Union Fires Back at Pension-Cutting Bill, the IRS Gets Managers' Pay Wrong and More
- Law Enforcement Officers Council Put Up Billboards to Oppose Rep. Hice's Bill
- Federal Correctional Officers Praise DOJ Decision to End Use of Private Prisons
- Corporate America: Using Incarceration For Profits
- Eric Holder: We Can Have Shorter Sentences and Less Crime
- Warning: Prison Guards, Officers Possible Attacks From 'Black Guerilla Family'
- The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ fight against contraband
- Law enforcement fires back at Cotton over 'under-incarceration'
- Assault on 3 Correctional Officers Renews Call for Protective Equipment in Prisons (Press Release)
- From Tragedy to Triumph: The Legacy of Officer Eric Williams
- Marino Applauds Passage of Eric Williams Correction Officer Protection Act
- Senate Passes Toomey Bill to Protect Federal Corrections Officers
- Keeping death penalty would help keep guards safe (Eric Young Op-Ed in Orlando Sentinel)
- Casey calls for hearing on prison safety (Citizens Voice)
- Head of BOP Union Warns Against Relaxing Special Housing Safeguards (Press Release)
- An Everyday Hero: Aaron Scott
- AFGE Testifies on behalf of all Correctional Workers
- Council of Prison Locals Pushes Local Partnership
- AFGE, Council of Prison Locals Commend U.S. Sentencing Commission Action to Reduce Drug Trafficking Sentences (Press Release)
- AFGE Applauds Bureau of Prisons Expansion of Pepper Spray Pilot Program
- Meet Jill Carver: A Bureau of Prisons teacher and proud AFGE member
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