AFGE Local 3369

Episode 27 features AFGE Local 3369 Counsel Joe Cannavo . In this episode Joe discusses the importance of knowing the Douglas Factors and how to apply them.

Episode 26 features AFGE Local 3342 Grievance Vice President Chantel Kincade. In this episode Chantel discusses tthe different types of transfers and to to apply for a transfer

Episode 25 features AFGE Council 220 1st VP and Local 3369 President Edwin Osorio. He discusses the prerequisites for obtaining a reasonable accommodation.

Episode 24 features AFGE Council 220 2nd Vice President and Legislative Action Coordinator Sherry Jackson. She discusses the value in lobbying and how it is beneficial to federal employees.

Episode 23 features AFGE National Vice President of Women and Fair Practices Jeremy Lannan. He discusses the importance and benefits to being a Union Member.

Episode 22 features AFGE General Committee Spokesperson, DOCS Council President and President of Local 2809 Barri Sue Bryant. She discusses the process for a potential Government shutdown.

Episode 21 features AFGE Local 3369 President and Council 220 1st Vice President Edwin Osorio. He discusses the impact of filing and not filing a grievance.

Episode 20 features AFGE Council 215 President Rich Couture. He discusses the improvements employees will experience upon ratification of the new articles of the contract.

Episode 19 features AFGE Council 220 President Emeritus Witold Skwierczynski. He discusses the important role retirees can play as vital members.

Episode 18 features AFGE Chicago RVP and AFGE Local 3272 President Amber Westbrook. She discusses the value and importance of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Episode 17: Achieving all you can in pursuit of a promotion. Episode 17 features AFGE Local 2505 RVP James Shanks. He discusses best practices in preparation for a promotion.

Episode 16 features AFGE Council 220 and Legislative Action Coordinator Sherry Jackson. She discusses the benefits and importance in building a relationship with members of Congress.

Episode 15 features AFGE National Organizer Herve Abrams. He discusses the benefits and cost savings in being a union member that goes beyond representation.

Podcast 14: EEO violations. Episode 14 features AFGE Local 3184 Fair Practices Coordinator Oscar Gonzalez. He discusses the importance in distinguishing between grievances and EEO complaints and how to file an EEO complaint.

Episode 13 features AFGE National President Everett Kelley. He discusses the importance in being a union member and the advantages AFGE membership affords federal employees.

Episode 12 features Angela Digeronimo, NY Region RVP and Local 2369 resident. She discusses in depth the purpose of Religious comp, how to use it, and how often it can be used.

Episode 11 features Nicole Morio 2nd Vice President for AFGE Local 3369. She discusses the use of FMLA and how to apply it most effectively.

Episode 10 features Joel Smith, 3rd VP Council 220 and Local 3184 President. He discusses the rules and regulations regarding the vaccine mandate.

Episode 9 features Jennifer Kirkham Treasurer for Council 220 and Local 3571. She discusses the purpose of PACS and best practices to obtain a five in the four elements of the rating system.

This episode features Chicago Vice President and Local 3272 president Amber Westbrook on the podcast. She discusses how important it is for every bargaining unit employee to know their Weingarten Rights and how harmful it can be to not know their rights.

This episode features Monique Buchanan Vice President of AFGE Local 3239. She discusses the purpose of reasonable accommodations and how they would benefit the SSA bargaining unit.

This episode features Amad Ali, president of AFGE Local 3571. He discusses the importance of supporting veterans and ensuring they have all the tools they need to succeed as SSA employees.

What it Takes to be a Union representative. In this episode we talk to Regional vice Present Jimmy Botts about being a union representative and what it takes to be a good representative.

Special guest EVP Roy Porter from Local 3342 talks about how PQRs work and what to do if you do not like your review.

Today we talk to Courtney Bolton about how SSA can retain workers with a more robust childcare program for its employees.

SSA re-entry and the TSC
Council 220 TSC Vice President Sonia Saldivar discusses the impact of re-entry for the Teleservice Center. After almost two years of telework, Field Offices experienced a sample of what it is like to work at the TSC under the most scrutinized of circumstances and with great success. VP Saldivar talks about the future of telework and how the TSC may become more like the field offices of Social Security.

Guest speaker New York regional Vice President Angela Digeronimo talks about reopening Social Security offices.