NAGE Local R3-10 Ballot Tally Certification
Date of Election: June 10, 2021 Tally Location: National HQ, Quincy, MA
BALLOT RECAP
Number of Ballots
Valid Ballots Counted: ________23________
Void Ballots: _________0________
Challenged Ballots: _________0________
Total Ballots Cast _________23______
ELECTION RESULTS
Office Candidate’s Name Number of Votes
Vice President DaShandra Greenwood __________________
Matthew Perry _____ELECTED____
Secretary Nicholas Kerman ___UNOPPOSED___
Treasurer Dustin Rardon ___UNOPPOSED___
VA OCHCO Bulletin: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 27, 2020
Protesting Lack of Resources at Baltimore VA
Today, union members from the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE-SEIU) local R3-19 and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 424 hosted a protest – with socially distanced participants – to highlight employee concerns of lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing, telework and hazardous duty pay – at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center within the VA Maryland Health Care System.
“Baltimore VA leadership has abandoned front-line employees by failing to test those exposed to COVID-19 and by not providing adequate amounts of PPE. Multiple employees and patients have tested positive for the virus, but leadership has not shared that information with the employees,” said Regina Smith, AFGE Local 424 President. “By refusing to engage with the unions and be transparent with employees, VA leadership is continuing to jeopardize the health and safety of VA employees, our families, veterans, and the communities we live in.”
During a shift change, AFGE and NAGE members shared their stories from the last few weeks. VA employees cited the lack of PPE, nonexistent testing, and inconsistent and changing policies, especially regarding telework and the lack of communication from VA administrators.
“These are difficult and unprecedented times. The entire world is paying attention to the health care sector. The public is noticing the hard work and service that our members are providing during this pandemic,” said Manny Guzman, NAGE Local R3-19 President. “We expect the VA administration to meet the needs of health care workers and compensate us accordingly during this terrible pandemic.”
Please see an additional post, published on GovExec Daily
April 20, 2020
US Senate to Secretary Wilkie, PPE Informaiton for VA
On the heels of NAGE demanding answers about the health and safety protections at the VA, the United States Senate joined in the requests. You can find the Senate letter to VA Secretary Wikie HERE.
April 16, 2020
President Holway Writes to VA Secretary Wilkie“Baltimore VA leadership has abandoned front-line employees by failing to test those exposed to COVID-19 and by not providing adequate amounts of PPE. Multiple employees and patients have tested positive for the virus, but leadership has not shared that information with the employees,” said Regina Smith, AFGE Local 424 President. “By refusing to engage with the unions and be transparent with employees, VA leadership is continuing to jeopardize the health and safety of VA employees, our families, veterans, and the communities we live in.”
During a shift change, AFGE and NAGE members shared their stories from the last few weeks. VA employees cited the lack of PPE, nonexistent testing, and inconsistent and changing policies, especially regarding telework and the lack of communication from VA administrators.
“These are difficult and unprecedented times. The entire world is paying attention to the health care sector. The public is noticing the hard work and service that our members are providing during this pandemic,” said Manny Guzman, NAGE Local R3-19 President. “We expect the VA administration to meet the needs of health care workers and compensate us accordingly during this terrible pandemic.”
Please see an additional post, published on GovExec Daily
April 20, 2020
US Senate to Secretary Wilkie, PPE Informaiton for VA
On the heels of NAGE demanding answers about the health and safety protections at the VA, the United States Senate joined in the requests. You can find the Senate letter to VA Secretary Wikie HERE.
The safety of our VA members is a top priority and we are thankful that the U.S. Senate agrees and has joined in the fight to demand answers from the Administration.
April 16, 2020
You can find President Holway's letter HERE.
April 6, 2020
NAGE has written to Secretary Wilkie and Dr. Stone, along with several other public sector unions, detailing the VA's failure to provide adequate protections to our members and demands to rectify their shortcomings. You can find the letter HERE.
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