Grievances
A grievance is a complaint by a bargaining unit employee, the Union, or the Agency about the effect or interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or any claimed violation or misapplication of any rule or regulation affecting conditions of employment.
All disciplinary and adverse actions may be challenged under the CBA as not meeting the contractual standard of being taken for "just and sufficient cause." Other common kinds of grievances seek redress for concerns about annual performance reviews, prohibited discrimination in the workplace, denial or delay of career ladder promotions, and uncompensated temporary promotions. Sometimes the union files group grievances on behalf of a defined group of bargaining unit employees.
AFGE representatives process grievances under Article 26 of the National Agreement. Local 2578 has a robust arbitration program and a strong track record of winning settlements and arbitration awards for members.
Consult with a union representative to discuss your options when you believe you have a grievance.
Below are examples of group or institutional grievances and documentation of their resoultion. We will never post individual grievances.
Office of Federal Register Career Ladder
OFR Career Ladder Grievance.pdf
OFR Grievance Settlement Agreement
Office of the Chief Records Officer Telework & 50 Miles Grievance
AC Duty Station and 50 Mile Grievance
RD Time and Leave Grievance
NARA and AFGE 260 (Time and Leave)_Decision(signed)
AFGE NARA Time and Leave Union's Post Hearing Brief
NARA and AFGE (Time and Leave)_Arb Order on Motion to Dismiss
RD Time and Leave Brief Opposing Agency's Motion to Dismiss
Presidential Library Foundations Grievance
Grievance Settlement Announcement for LP Grievance
Presidential Libraries Grievance Settlement Agreement
Bargaining Unit Work Perormed by Library Foundation Employees Grievance
